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Where to Start Your Search for Silent Auction Items
- To start your search for silent auction items, consider reaching out to past auction donors who have supported your organization before.
- Utilize your organization's donor database to identify potential donors and personalize your ask for contributions.
- Leverage connections with staff and board members to tap into their personal and professional networks for potential auction items.
- Encourage staff and board members to make direct asks to potential donors, increasing the likelihood of a positive response.
- Engage local businesses in corporate giving by highlighting the benefits of donating to your silent auction.
- Businesses can donate various items such as gift cards, surplus stock, certificates for services, and event experiences.
- Make personalized appeals to businesses, emphasizing how their donation can help market their brand and engage with a philanthropic audience.
- Consider crowdsourcing from the community by posting calls for auction items on social media and partnering with local media outlets.
- When requesting community donations, be clear about the types of items you are looking for to ensure the auction's appeal and compliance.
- Express gratitude to all donors, regardless of the size of their contribution, to foster relationships and encourage future support.
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