Location: In-Person
Overhead Cost: $$
Expected Return: $$$
Complexity: 3
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)
We can all use more fresh air! Bring your donors on a hike or nature walk outside your town for a small fee.
Either at homes or at restaurants, groups gather to sample a multi- course meal at multiple (walking distance, ideally) locations. This could also take the form of a local food
Coordinate with a local brewery to co-host a happy hour where a portion of the sales go to ACS. The event can be decorated with lights, music, and games to
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