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.