Manheim Raised $601,180 for Boys & Girls Clubs
The annual campaign marks six years of philanthropic collaboration between auction firms and partners.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Philanthropy
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Manheim raised $601,180 for the Boys & Girls Clubs during its 2026 Back-to-School campaign. The total brings the organization's lifetime contribution to nearly $2 million.
Why it matters
The effort highlights the role of corporate-led, collaborative fundraising models in supporting local youth services. It reflects a multi-year strategy of leveraging client and partner networks to drive consistent charitable outcomes.
Manheim raised $601,180 in its 2026 campaign, contributing to a $2 million lifetime total. Contributions were generated through the collective participation of employees, clients, and partners.
The players
Manheim
A major operator of vehicle auctions and remarketing services.
Boys & Girls Clubs
A national organization providing youth development programs and support services.
Cox Automotive
A global automotive services provider and parent company of vehicle marketplace brands.
Hertz
A global vehicle rental company that participates in remarketing networks.
The details
The campaign functions by integrating charitable outreach into existing sales and auction operations across the company's network. Donations were facilitated through cooperation between internal teams and industry partners, including Element Remarketing, Hertz, and Pinnacle Remarketing Powered by Location Services.
Timeline
The annual campaign launched in 2021.
Cox Automotive acquired Manheim Maryland in 2025.
The 2026 Back-to-School fundraising campaign took place throughout 2026.
Market Landscape
This campaign follows the pattern established by the launch of the annual fundraiser in 2021. It tracks with the broader industry trend of large-scale automotive remarketing firms consolidating philanthropic efforts through long-term partner and client networks.
Operators should note how the organization leverages its sales and auction teams to institutionalize donations across a wide partner network. This approach demonstrates how multi-stakeholder collaboration can scale charitable impact beyond internal payroll-giving models.
The takeaway
Large-scale corporate giving relies on the integration of charitable goals into the standard operating cadence of sales and partner teams. Reviewing current internal donation frameworks for opportunities to involve clients and vendors can broaden the scope of corporate social responsibility.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Auto Remarketing.
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