Posted By:
martin dalziel
Without trying to fan the flames any more, I too have a couple of suggestions.
* Don't designate a charity. Let the high bidder in the auction designate the charity of their own chosing. This would likely result in higher bids.
* If this is not to your liking, then as Joann suggests, have a poll. But, the only people who should participate in the poll are those that are donating something.