Fundraising Ideas Database

Silent Auction

Location: In-Person

Overhead Cost: $$

Expected Return: $$$

Complexity: 3

Special Considerations

Can be done anytime of year.
Location, location, location!
Sell businesses on your vision and all that ACS does in the fight against cancer for donations.
Make an ask for donations on social media too.
Can be a part of another type of fundraiser (ie. karaoke, or a dinner) to bring in more money.
Make sure you follow the laws in your State.

A silent auction can be a fun and easy way to make money and people like to win things. Participants come and mingle while placing their bids. Items, services, gift certificates, just about anything can donated to auction. Gift baskets are always a hit too!

Need help getting started? Download a sample template for a silent auction here: Sample Silent Auction Template – American Cancer Society Resources (acsresources.org)

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ACSResources.org