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Maximizing Revenue from a Charity Auction
A Novel Idea…Current Book Exchange
Here is a creative fundraising idea that does not involve “funds”! Many people love to read, and lots of retirement homes, youth centers and hospitals are on the look out for current bestsellers. Consider hosting a current book exchange. Ask everyone to bring 2 (or more) current bestsellers. Place the books on [...]
Cake Auction – Fundraising Idea
Who doesn’t like cake? Anyone? Well, probably there are a select few. But for most of us, cake is a simple pleasure but most likely one we do not typically indulge in….but we may be persuaded to for a good cause?!? Here is an interesting idea, and one that can be duplicated on a smaller scale: [...]
Auction Off Prime Seating
Try the usual auction fundraising idea, but try it with an unusual item.
A table for four at a popular restaurant that’s hard to get reservations at. You choose if dinner is included.
The best picnic spot at an overcrowded summer venue. I’m always searching for the picnic table with some shade, close to the beach, but [...]
Home Brew Sampler Fundraiser
Contact a local brewing group interested in home brewing. Ask if they’d be willing to partner together for a fundraiser where you host a sampling fundraiser. Sell tickets to the event and allow people to sample from the home brewers gathered. Add in a silent auction of raffle along with concessions to increase your fundraising [...]
Vacation Homes for Charity
In need of a fabulous item for your live auction? Check out www.vacationhomesforcharity.org. The goal of the organization is to help charities by putting them in touch with individuals and corporations that are willing to donate a stay at their vacation home.
If your application isn’t selected by Vacation Homes for Charity, consider rounding up one [...]
Mardi Gras Mask-er-Aid
Fundraise Mardi Gras style with this creative fundraising idea.
Have local and national celebrities, citizens, and artists decorate clay masks before the event.
Reserve space at a nice hotel or restaurant.
Sell advance tickets.
Encourage attendees to dress Mardi Gras style.
Decorate in the theme and have plenty of beads, boas, and masks available for attendees to wear during the [...]
Chocolate Gala Fundraiser
Plan this decadent and elaborate celebration as a fundraiser for your organization.
Reserve space at a nice hotel or restaurant.
Sell advance tickets. Focus on corporations who might purchase a full table.
Serve an exquisite dinner with drinks.
Allow guests to indulge in a variety of chocolate culinary creations for dessert.
Have live music playing throughout the event and encourage [...]
Discarded to Divine
The St. Vincent de Paul Society of San Francisco recently held their annual Discarded to Divine Fashion Show Fundraiser.
Professional and aspiring designers transform unusable, discarded, donated clothing into couture fashions and exquisite home decor, which is then auctioned to raise funds to help the poor and homeless. Photographers volunteer to capture images of the event, [...]
Lottery Tree
One of our most popular items in our silent auctions has been a Lottery Tree. The idea is quite simple — get a small artificial Christmas tree (I’ve been lucky enough to get freecycled ones) and “decorate” it with various lottery tickets. If the tree isn’t already lighted, I usually add an inexpensive set of lights and/or some [...]
