A lot of people that have been volunteers have probably come across having to work on a fundraising event that involves a silent auction , a live auction or both. This will help you with tips to get the most out of your hard work and to help make a large sum of money for your group whether it is for your children’s school, a church, a local children’s hospital or a health related non-profit such as breast cancer research. One example of a successful Brevard County fundraising benefit was auctioning off an entire wedding theme package that included donations from the town florist, Brevard County wedding desserts, rings from a jeweler and a reception hall. This item went for quite a bit in a live auction to a couple that wasexcited to receive a fabulous deal while at the same time helping a great cause].
Non-profit companies right now have taken quite a hard hit in the economy. People do not have the extra money that they give to charities. Some smaller non-profit groups, however, have raised the same or even greater money this past year by planning a bit more creatively.
One such non-profit is a group that raises funds for the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in Ohio called Kindervelt. They have several chapters all over the city but one of the tiniest villages last year raised more than the majorityof them. Terrace Park is a town of only 2,000 yet they were in the top tier for raising funds to the group last year duringa recession. They had a most successful event called Party on ice that was held a t a large ice arena and beautiful building. The committee wanted to take a risk and do just 5 large items at a live auctioninstead of a lot of little things in a silent auction as they had always done in recent years. The same local business owners had been hit up for donations over and over and the people going to the events were not excited about the items offered. So, they created large big ticket itemslike a ski trip to Colorado, a trip to Chicago, a private dinner by a local well known chef in your home and an extreme home makeover package. The five items went for more money that any of the silent auctions had ever gone for in recent years. This group has also successfully created its own unique way to fundraise by having pre-paid parties. Various couples decide on a great themed party such as a Rollin’ Down the River canoe day and BBQ or a specialbox at a Reds game complete with an inning spent with the announcer in the press box. The peoplehaving the party pay for the entire party and charge people to sign up for it. All of the amount that is charged goes directly to the charity. This has been a great way to raise money and to get to know your other neighbors in the community and a lot of fun also!