Where do we get auction items for a rescue fundraiser?
For an animal shelter's banquet or award dinner, consignment travel packages bring real trips to your live auction with no money down.
Your animal shelter’s fur ball or award dinner has passionate donors who come ready to give. The silent auction and raffles do well, but you need something more for the live auction that gets the whole room excited. Travel packages can fill that gap without replacing what you already do.
Animal shelters and rescues have loyal, emotional donor bases who give repeatedly. At a fur ball with mid-range tickets, the live auction can raise big money. Donated items alone may not capture the bidding energy you need. You want packages that feel special and match the passion in the room, without risking your limited budget.
Consignment travel packages solve this. You browse experiences like Formula 1 races, major golf events, or trips to Ireland, Italy, and France. You reserve what fits your audience for free. A recommended starting bid is 15-20% above cost, so profit starts with the first paddle raise. You only pay for an experience if it sells, keep 100% over the cost, and can sell experiences multiple times if the bidding gets hot. You are not too late: items can be added the same day as your event. Nothing is bought upfront, and you owe nothing on any package that does not sell.
This week, reach out to Giveback XP. Browse over 140 travel and experience packages. Reserve a few that match your crowd, with no obligation. There is no cost to look, and no pressure. You get a one-page PDF for each, with photos and details, plus marketing tips. The travel team handles everything for your winning bidders, and donors have up to two years to book. Even if your event is days away, you can add items.
With consignment trips in your live auction, your fur ball or award dinner has real, exciting items that get paddles up. Bidders compete for bucket-list experiences, and every dollar above the reserve goes straight to the animals. You run your event knowing nothing was risked and everything was gained.
Other questions about banquets & award dinners for animal shelters & rescues
is a gala too risky for small nonprofit
The auction side can be zero-risk: nothing bought, nothing owed on unsold packages, only pay when something sells above reserve. The event's fixed costs are the only bet the board has to make.
pet friendly vacation auction item
Offer both: getaways for the humans and packages that fit how this crowd travels. The range matters more than any single trip, and carrying options costs nothing upfront.
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Ask Giveback XP about banquets & award dinners for animal shelters & rescues.