How do we get auction items when local businesses are tapped out?

For children's charities and youth advocacy groups, the same local businesses get hit up for auction donations by every organization in town. By the time your banquet or award dinner rolls around, the well is dry. The repeated ask feels stale, and the auction table shows it.

You are not alone. Children's charities and youth advocacy groups—from Big Brothers Big Sisters to Boys & Girls Clubs—often share a small pool of local businesses with schools, teams, and other causes. Board members make the calls, and the answer is often no, because those businesses have already donated to a dozen other events. The auction that was supposed to carry the night can feel thin before the first guest walks in.

Consignment travel packages change the math. You pick from experiences like the Kentucky Derby, a villa in Greece, or a regional sports event. Reserve them at no cost. If the package sells at your banquet, you pay the flat cost and keep every dollar above it. If it doesn't sell, you owe nothing. There is no risk, and you don't tap a single local business.

Stop making donation asks that go nowhere. Contact Giveback XP and browse over 140 experiences. Reserve the ones that match your crowd—like a Kentucky Derby trip or an Italian villa—for free. They provide marketing PDFs and help with setup. You only pay for sold items. Packages can be added last-minute, even on event day. If bidding gets hot, you can sell the same experience several times.

After your banquet, the auction is full, the room is lively, and winners are excited about their trips. You didn't ask a single tapped-out business for another donation. Your board members feel good, and the kids' programs get the funding they need. The travel team handles the booking for winners, so you're done when the event ends.

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