What are typically good items to donate for a silent auction/benefit dinner?

Question

I need to know what do people typically donate to a silent auction for a benefit for a child that's really sick?

Answer 1

Any big name brands get tons of bids. like crocs shoes, vera bradley purses. If you are into baking decorated or really good homemade cakes go for quite a bit. I see fresh coconut and made from scratch red velvet cakes going for $70 and $80 each and the benefits I go to are in a very rural area. If you are asking local business to contribute something just let them choose. You will get a lot more donations that way than saying, "hey can you donate two of ______?" Most businesses will donate a couple of items if you are not in an area where they have tons of benefits and get asked all the time. You can even ask "chain" stores but give them enough time to get corporate approval. I hope that this helps and good luck. I hope ya'll raise lots of money :)

Bethany

Answer 2

A gift basket-such as a "skin care basket" or "popcorn basket."   Local sporting, theater or ballet tickets.  Gift certificates to local spas, restaurants or movie theaters.