Most people that have been involved in volunteerism have probably come across having to work on a fundraising event that requires 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 cause like breast cancer research. One example of a successful Brevard County fundraising benefit was auctioning off an entire wedding theme package that had items from the town florist, Brevard County wedding desserts, rings from a jeweler and a reception hall. This auction item went for quite a bit in a live auction to an engaged pair that wasexcited to receive a fabulous deal while at the same time helping a great cause].

Non-profit companies additional funds that they used to to offer to charities. Some smaller non-profit groups, however, have raised the same or even more money this past year by thinking a bit more creatively.

One such non-profit is a group that makes money for the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital in Ohio called Kindervelt. They have different chapters all over the city but one of the smallest communities last year raised more than the majorityof them. Terrace Park is a town of only 2,000 yet they were in the top three for bringing in funds to kindervelt last year duringtough economic times. They had a very successful event called Party on ice that was held a t a large ice arena and wonderful venue. The committee wanted to take a risk and do just 5 big ticket 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 asked for donations over and over and the people attending the events were not excited about the items either. So, they made up large great ticket itemssuch as 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 live auction things 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 unusual method to fundraise by having pre-paid parties. Several couples decide on a fun themed party such as a Rollin’ Down the River canoe trip and BBQ or a specialVIP seat at a Reds game complete with time spend with the announcer in the media box. The peoplehaving the party pay for the entire party and charge people to sign up for it. All of the money that is charged goes directly to the non-profit. This has been a fantastic method in raising funds and to get to know your other neighbors in the community and a ton of fun also!