Stuck for Auction Donation Ideas?
Here are some ideas to get your creative juices going (with thanks to the donors to past auctions who came up with many of these ideas!)...
Gift Certificates:
To favorite restaurants
To popular stores
For entertainment such as movies
For hotels or travel destinations
For goods and services such as...
a manicure & a spa treatment
car washes or mechanics' services
landscaping
housecleaning...
a children's birthday party
a camp or classes
a round of golf
Gifts that Only You Can Give:
A lesson in something that you enjoy sharing - kayaking? golf? art? music?
A stay in your vacation home
A ride on your sailboat
Your professional services
A meal or dessert cooked by you
A chance to golf at your private course
Tutoring in your area of expertise
Babysitting
Handmade or handcrafted items
Fix-it Help - computers, home repair, auto...
Fun Stuff:
Signed sports memorabilia
Toys
Jewelry
Household goods
Paintings & other household decor
Portable music player
Stereo, TV, Portable DVD Player
New clothing
GameBoy &/or GameBoy games
Nintendo &/or Nintendo games
XBox &/or XBox games
Play Station 2 &/or Play Station 2 games
Tickets to:
Sporting events
A theatrical performance
Movies
Memberships to:
Favorite museums
Gyms
Themed Basket or Bundle:
Reader's - Books, Gift Certificate, Subscriptions...
Entertainment - DVDs, Video Games, Movie Passes / Gift Certificates, Popcorn...
Pamper/Spa - Gift Certificates to Spa, Manicure, Hair Cut, toiletries...
Valentine - Gift Certificate, chocolates, wine...
Craft / Hobby - Bird watching? Knitting? Kids' activities?
Handyman Items - Tools, Gift Certificates...
Sports - Sporting Goods, DVDs, Gift Certificates...
Photography - Camera, Photo printer, Album, Gift Certificate, Scrapbooking Supplies...
Toys
Baby
Gourmet Foods
Use your imagination...
Keep in mind that you can pool your resources with friends and neighbors to give a bigger gift than you could manage alone. Families have often given special joint donations in the past.