The CARS Vehicle
Donation Program

We provide everything you need to launch and sustain a successful vehicle donation program — from marketing tools and donor support to pick-up, sale, and reporting. There's no cost to your organization or added work for your team. Just steady, dependable funding you can count on..

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What Our Partners Are Saying...

“With help from CARS, vehicle donations offer steady and reliable support for the animals, helping to save the lives of more pets in shelters and supporting our mission to bring about a time where there are No More Homeless Pets®”

Casey Smith,

Direct Response Manager, Best Friends Animal Sanctuary

“Our vehicle donation program through CARS raises more than one of our 9-day fund drives – with minimal on-air spots and promotion. We have a great working relationship with our reps at CARS, and they help Cincinnati Public Radio fulfill our mission every day with less fundraising.”

Sherri Mancini,

Vice President of Development, Cincinnati Public Radio

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Over $500 million raised for nonprofits through vehicle donations

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10,000+ nonprofits nationwide partner with CARS

Hundreds of customizable marketing materials

Benefits of the Program

Full-Service Donation Management

We handle the entire vehicle donation process, from donor outreach to pick-up and fund distribution.

No Cost to Your Nonprofit

Signing up for the program is completely free, with no upfront costs or financial risk to your organization.

Dedicated Donor Support

We provide comprehensive donor assistance, ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish.

Nationwide Reach

Our program can pick up and process vehicle donations from almost anywhere in the U.S., making it easy for your supporters to give no matter where they are.

Custom Marketing Support

We provide complimentary promotional materials, digital assets, and marketing strategies to help your organization maximize donor engagement.

Our Partners

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Turn vehicle donations into funding for your nonprofit.

FAQs

Are vehicle donations a sustainable form of fundraising?

Yes. There’s no shortage of potential vehicle donors! Every day, life creates circumstances where a supporter no longer needs a vehicle. CARS processes 100,000 vehicles a year, and we have returned more than $600 million to our nonprofit partners since 2003. Most of our long-term partners have experienced year-over-year growth in their programs since they became a CARS partner

How easy is this program to implement and manage?

Our turn-key program should be the easiest fundraising program you have! Many organizations can be live and taking donations within a few days. Our full-service model allows us to handle all the moving parts, so you can stay focused on your mission.

Will I have access to my donor and donation information?

Absolutely! CARS offers secure access to donor and donation information through our NAV donation database. Custom and automated reporting is available, and access may be provided to multiple designated staff members in your organization.

Do you provide complimentary marketing support?

Yes! The CARS in-house Marketing Team offers complimentary marketing materials for digital, print and on-air advertising, as well as data and analytics support to help you with audience targeting.

The CARS Vehicle Donation Program