Fundraising Ideas & Games
How to Solicit Donations for Auctions
Many people don’t know how to solicit donations for auctions. They don’t want to bother the person, but the success of this process is all about how YOU think about it. In actuality, you are offering the business owner a great opportunity to gain exposure for their company and new customers to boot! By understanding…
Read MoreUnique Experiences Are Auction Items that Sell!
Most of your guests at an auction fundraiser can buy trips and retail items anywhere. Your goal is to offer auction items that sell. Creating packages that are unique experiences, will give you great results by offering something that cannot be obtained anywhere but at your event. Cheer it like it’s Hot!! New and improved…
Read MoreUse Baskets as Auction Items and Wrap Up More Profits
Offering baskets as auction items is a great money generator. Pick a theme for your basket and send a note or email home to each child’s family at school asking for donations for the basket. If you are working with a nonprofit, ask the committee members or board members to donate. I was the “Basket…
Read MoreTeacher Parties Are A+ Silent Auction Ideas
Encourage teachers to think of creative class parties or teacher trips and other silent auction ideas for your school fundraiser. Parents and grandparents will eagerly bid on these sought after items. High demand auction packages bring high profits to your school event. Feel free to use some of our ideas for teacher parties below: • Pajama…
Read MoreJewelry Grab Bags
Add a new fundraising element to your next event! Jewelry Grab Bags give all of your guests a way to spend a small amount of money and walk away with a gift. These jewelry grab bags were provided by Margaret Palmer Jewelry. Each beautiful jewelry grab bag contained a bracelet, necklace or earrings with a…
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