Have you ever been to a school silent auction? They can be one of the most intriguing and exciting events you have ever participated in. They are a fabulous way to draw the whole community together. Each one is different, and each one has a variety of things to offer. You won't want to miss out on the camaraderie, food and fun.
Choose someone that is good at organizing activities to head up the auction. Allow her to choose the number of people she needs. Donations will need to be collected, auction sheets will need to be made up, gifts will need to be handed out and money will need to be collected.
Holding your auction during a special season can add an atmosphere of fun. You can have a Halloween pumpkin fundraiser or a mother's day basket fundraiser. The main item to be offered can be something that goes along with the theme. For example, for mother's day a large basket could be decorated in a pretty, feminine way, and the children could bring things they think a mother would enjoy.
Someone will need to visit local businesses, and ask them if they would like to make a donation to the school auction. Let them know that any type of donation would be welcomed and appreciated. Most businesses will donate something within their line of business. For example, an office supply store might donate special typing paper or a certain number of photo holiday greeting cards.
To increase the participation and fun, a local restaurant can donate a meal to be served at the time of the auction. Some of the parents may want to put together a mini-carnival for the children to participate in while their parents are participating in the auction. Either of these added activities will add a good amount of money to your fundraiser.
All of the items that will be up for auction will be set out on tables. The auction sheet should have the name of the item and a place for people to write their names and the amount they want to bid. Place the minimum starting bid at the top of the page. Participants walk among the tables, looking at the different items. If they are interested in the item, they can write their name and price on the paper. When the time limit is up, the highest bidder wins the item.
A school silent auction can be used to raise a considerable amount of money for the school. The more people who participate in donating items and helping out, the more fun it will be for everyone.
Silent auctions are a great way to raise money for just about any purpose. Learn the tips and tricks for holding one of these fun fundraisers at the Auction Web Site.
