Great Donation Ideas
UNIQUE EXPERIENCES:
- In-home chef dinner
- Backstage Access/Tour for a concert, show, or other event
- A walk-on role in a movie or TV show
- Shadow a director/producer/ set designer or engineer
- Breakfast, lunch or coffee with a celebrity, CEO, author, dignitary or elected official
- Private lesson/session with an expert or celebrity
- One-day, one week or summer internship at your place of business – “Beauty Editor for a day”
- Exclusive Viewing spots for NYC events (Thanksgiving Day Parade, New Year’s Eve)
- Behind the scenes tours at NY landmarks, companies, museums, universities or any other spot where access is not granted to the general public
- Hotel and vacation home stays
- Tickets to a movie premiere, screening or Film Festival
- Table reservation at Rao’s
- TV shows and Talk Show Tapings
- Dress Rehearsals
- Fashion Week Access
- Movie or TV Set Visits
- Meeting with an agent (literary, casting, etc.)
CUISINE:
- Private wines or other beverage tasting
- Cooking lesson in a home or at a restaurant or cooking school
- Restaurant gift certificates – neighborhood restaurants you frequent and Zagat rated
- Gift Certificates to popular afterschool teen eateries (i.e. Chipotle, diners, burger joints)
- Gift certificates to coffee bars, tea shops, bakeries frozen yogurt, candy stores, cheese and other gourmet shops
- A beverage sponsor who will supply alcohol for Gala Reception – 300 guests
- Dad’s Night Out at a local bar or restaurant
- Mom’s Night Out at a local bar or restaurant
TRAVEL, ENTERTAINMENT & SPORTS:
- Rental car vouchers
- Airline tickets
- Airline Miles
- Private Jet trip
- Private helicopter trip or tour
- Boat ride or Tour
- Romantic Getaways
- Family Weekend Getaways
- Tickets for Theater, Concerts & Dance Performances
- Comedy Clubs
- Jazz and other music venues
- Tourist Activities in NYC – museum passes, attractions, tours, Madame Tussaud’s, Top of the Rock, Skating at Rock Center, Grayline Bus Tour
- Tourist Activities in other cities
- Sporting Event Tickets (especially suites): US OPEN, Yankees, Giants, Mets, Jets, Rangers, Knicks, Nets, Super Bowl, World Series, Golf- out of town sports teams welcome (Boston, Philly, LA, San Fran, etc.)
FITNESS & BEAUTY:
- Memberships to health clubs
- Yoga Classes, Spin Classes
- Personal training sessions
- Rounds of Golf
- Biking
- Massages, facials, manicures, pedicures, day spa
- Hair cut & color, Makeovers, Cosmetic consultation/lesson
KIDS & TEENS:
- Summer Camp – performing arts, chess, science (sleep away & day camps)
- Teen Fashion Consultation and Clothes Party
- Academic Tutoring
- Test Prep
- Art, Vocal, Instrumental & Drama lessons, classes & coaching
- College Counseling & Essay Help
- Movie tickets
- Toy Store gift cards
- Certificates to Music and Art Supply Stores
- Certificates to Dancewear stores
- Parties; Bowling, Rock Climbing, Billiards, Ping Pong, Trapeze
- Theme Park tickets
SERVICES:
- Design & Creative Services
- Free ad in a national or local publication
- Website or graphic design services
- Certificates for home appliances
- Family & child & pet photography and portrait services
- Adult education classes
- Magazine subscriptions
- Professional Organizers
- Apartment Makeovers
- Architect and Interior Design services
- Contractor, electrician, plumber, carpentry, and painter services
– OR- Cash donation to help cover auction expenses!
What does NOT sell well?
- Gift certificates for only a percentage off an item or service or requirement to buy to get a discount.
- Autographed merchandise
NOTE: PLEASE do not go out and purchase a gift card to be sold at the auction as it may sell for less than you paid! Please make a direct cash donation to help offset auction expenses instead.