Silent Auction

Overall Cost: $$
Complexity: 3

A silent auction can be a fun and easy way to make money and people like to win things. Participants come and mingle while placing their bids. Items, services, gift certificates, just about anything can donated to auction. Gift baskets are always a hit too!

 

Need help getting started? Download a sample template for a silent auction here: Sample Silent Auction Template – American Cancer Society Resources (acsresources.org)

Things to Consider

  • Can be done anytime of year.
  • Location, location, location!
  • Sell businesses on your vision and all that ACS does in the fight against cancer for donations.
  • Make an ask for donations on social media too.
  • Can be a part of another type of fundraiser (ie. karaoke, or a dinner) to bring in more money.
  • Make sure you follow the laws in your State.

Other Fundraising Ideas

Bowling for Bucks

Coordinate with a bowling alley to rent a group of lanes — or the entire building if you know you’ll have a lot of participants — and sign up teams.

Pie in the Face

Have a donation deadline to make and need to raise money quickly? Set an amount, in a certain amount of time, and make your goal, you get “Pied”. Partner with

Virtual Themed Watch Party

Whether it’s a sporting event, TV show, Awards Show, Movie or other captivating event, hold a virtual watch party. Have some fun and dress according to the type of event

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