SUGGESTIONS FOR SILENT AUCTION DONATION

Any fun suggestions / idea on what to donate to a silent auction (we are having a silent auction at my next class reunion to raise funds). Trying to thing of something nice (yet not spend too much $$ on whatever I end up donating!)

Tue. Aug 21, 12:28pm

If you have a vacation home in a nice place that is a great way to raise tons of money...just offer it for the silent auction for a weekend of use. My church used to raise a fortune that way. Also services can fetch a good amount. For example, if you bake a fabulous cake, you can auction it out as "cake baking services" for a given holiday....like Halloween or Thnaksgiving. SOmeone else I know did a MeyersBriggs analysis session for auction. Fun, creative stuff you can do online or in person given the population. Good luck with your fund raiser!

Tuesday, August 21, 2007, 1:13 PM

I would take something from around the house that I did not want anymore! You know, it can be nice but you just don't want it.

Wednesday, August 22, 2007, 8:19 AM

You might want to find out if someone has a special skill within your group. For instance, there might be someone who does massages or even someone who has a company that they go to all the time, would that company be willing to put up some time for free becuase that customer is so loyal.

Hobbies are a great way to start - I sometimes donate my quilts to special events and they end up making some $$. I also had a friend whose hobby is trains and he donated a very nice set once for a charity auction. If someone does scrapebooking - can they make an album that someone would only have to stick the pictures in? If you have someone who does daycare, can they offer a babysitting service for say 3-4 hours (with advance notice) - you can sell it by telling the person it can drum up business for them. There's also knitting which I understand is very popular now - can they donate a blanket or sweater? Good luck!

Wednesday, August 22, 2007, 8:30 AM

I used to work for a non-profit and we would have a silent auction once a year. Depending on how open you are, go into various businesses and ask for donations. (Remember that these places can write their donations off for tax purposes - most are willing to give) We would get free movie passes, gift cards for restaurants, etc. We would group items together, and for example, create a dinner and movie "basket". I went to a local golf course and asked for a donation for a round of golf for four and they were more than willing to provide that - it brought in good money! I also asked friends who are doing home businesses, such as Mary Kay, Avon, Pampered Chef, etc. if they would like to donate items for a basket. I reminded them that it would be a great way to get their name out to new people (they would slip a few cards and maybe a brochure into the basket of items). Most got repeat customers. Hope this helps a little. oh, and I also had a co-worked who played guitar and he volunteered his time (10 guitar lessons).

Wednesday, August 22, 2007, 11:55 AM

I have a sister who's an art student who paints big oil paintings for silent charity auctions. It's a great way for her to get her name out, and people will spend a lot of money for original art!

Wednesday, August 22, 2007, 12:01 PM

This blog

gives out tips for silent auctions. http://biddery.blogspot.com/

Link

Friday, January 30, 2009, 1:22 PM

I found tips for charity auctions

here. http://biddery.blogspot.com/

Link

Friday, January 30, 2009, 1:23 PM

You need to learn skills for bidding to participate in the auction. You can also get ideas from the auction house. They always have Versteigerungen of new things from closing businesses, overproduction, and sales. You can participate in the bidding that could help you to understand the system and to get thigh quality products at a discount. Visit the site to get more details.

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