So in my mind, the key to a super moneymaking auction is lots of cool items. My goal is to get things donated that are beyond the typical gift certificates. Here are some ideas I have gleaned from other schools' auctions, and some of my own. I really want to hear some replies on this, and encourage open brainstorming. So PLEASE post some of your own ideas as well!!
signed books
stuff from TV shows or movies (t shirts, hats, mugs, etc.)
signed movie scripts
autographed pictures
sport memoribilia
Tivo
Wine of month
homemade food items
nights in hotel
networking lunches:
***GW alums in law firms
- famous alums or professors?
- Lunch with congressmen?
- With the dean
- Nonprofits
- Government officials
Classes by skilled students (dancing, arts, cooking, etc.)
signed seating charts (apparently a big ticket item at Harvard Law)
tours of DC w/ notable people
And so on...
let me hear your ideas!!
Aly: Awesome ideas! And the links above are all terrific. I haven't had a chance to check them all out, but I'll post some more thoughts as soon as I do.
Here's a signed book I'd love to auction off.
Posted by: toddc at January 23, 2004 08:16 AM