How Do You Easily Get Donations For A Silent Auction Fundraiser?
Silent auctions are great money-makers for fundrasiers. There not as difficult to plan as you think. One fo the key steps to a successful silent auction is collecting attractive donations to fuel the auction. Think outside the box. Don’t stop at asking at stores that sell products. For instance, a dentist may be interested in donating electric toothbrushes, toothpastes and flossers. Put these in a basket with the dentist’s business card and you have a great auction item for your event. This is also an attractive new way to market new patients for the dentist. Co-workers or friends may have side-businesses that they are willing to promote through a donation, for example, one free room design from an interior decorator, ½ hour massage from a freelance massage therapist. Be sure to get donations with a wide range or value. Give people the opportunity to participate without spending a lot of money or to really splurge on something they normally wouldn’t. Get a couple of big “wow” donations
