It's been a while since my last post on companies that offer that offer donations. Did you know that many companies have a budget set aside for charitable donations? While some require that a specific application be completed, for others a personal request letter will do. The donations range from small items to large gift certificates and they are waiting for you - all you need to do is ask! 

Here are a few companies that have a history of donating to silent auctions to get you started.

Be sure and check each website to confirm that you fit the qualifications for their free donations. For example, Costco's giving is focused on Children, Education and Health and Human Services. We are compiling an extensive research list that we are planning to include in our next version of Pearl Bids Silent Auction Management Software.

Try Big, Look Local:
Target: 
https://corporate.target.com/about/sponsorship-request

Walmart:
 http://help.samsclub.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/280/~/donations

Costco:
http://www.costco.com/charitable-giving-faq.html

 

Local Entertainment is always a big hit; whether it's a Fun Center or Sports Event. If the sites listed below are not near you, check your local counter part.
NY Yankees: 
http://www.milb.com/tickets/form.jsp?formid=donation&formcode=form&sid=t586&section=team4

LA Lakers:
http://www.nba.com/lakers/community/donation_request

Fort Collins, Co - Fort Fun:
http://www.fortfun.biz/images/fundraisers/FF_donationrequest.pdf 

Batavia, IL - Funway
http://funway.com/funway-donation-request/ 

Fort Wayne, IN - SkyZone
http://www.skyzone.com/Portals/0/fortwayne/Updated%20Donation%20Request%20Form.pdf

 



 

 

 

Pearl Bids silent auction manager  is the perfect tool to easily set up, keep track, and run your silent auction.

 

Scroll through the feature slides or watch some of the how-to videos to see for yourself why our customers continue to use Pearl Bids year after year for all of their silent auction events. 

 

*The original downloadable Pearl Bids is available as an alternative for those who do not have wifi access at their event.