Gala event planners are seeking unique or desirable items valued at $25 or more. Donors must provide
documentation of fair market value to receive a Foundation receipt.
| Compensation Guidelines for Auction Items |
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| Individual item | 4 gala entry tickets |
| - valued at $1,000 or more | 1 chance at $5,000 |
| Company name or individual's name on event PowerPoint | |
| Name in event program | |
| Name on bid sheet | |
| Receipt | |
| Individual item | 2 gala tickets |
| - valued at $500 to $999 | 1 chance at $5,000 |
| Company name or individual's name on event PowerPoint | |
| Name in event program | |
| Name on bid sheet | |
| Receipt | |
| Individual item | 2 gala entry tickets |
| - value at $200 to $499 | Name in event program |
| Name on bid sheet | |
| Receipt | |
| Individual item | Name on bid sheet |
| - value at $25 to $199 | Receipt |
| Auction Items Needed | |
| (new, undamaged, or antique) | |
| Vacation packages | Dance Lessons (adult) |
| Weekend Getaways (cabins, condos, lodges) | In-Home Custom manicures & pedicures |
| Guns (rifle, shotgun, etc.) | Spring Cleaning (4 hours) |
| grandfather clock | Real Estate Services |
| hunting gear | One-Hour Massage |
| fishing gear | Chef Services for one evening (party of 6) |
| grills | Musical Instruments (gently used or new) |
| coolers | SAT Tutoring (5 hours) |
| outdoor cooking gadgets | Horseback riding in the country (2 hours) |
| patio set | Picnic in the park (during lunch) for 4 |
| tool set | Gift baskets (massage theme with bottle of wine) |
Sport Collectibles |
Gift baskets (fishing theme with rod & reel, etc) |
| Signed photos, etc. | Guitar Lessons - or other instruments |
| Golf - courses, players, etc. | Fishing or Hunting Trips |
| Cycling - Lance Armstrong | Paintings (unusual or by local artist) |
| Football - stadiums, players, etc. | Unusual works of art |
Basketball |
Cedar Chests, rocking chairs |
| Soccer | Handmade crafts |
| Baseball, etc. | Antiques |
| Tickets to sporting event | |