Resolved Question: Does anyone have an example of an letter they have written for requests for silent auction items?

I am in charge of getting silent auction items for a charity event. I have never written a letter like that before so I need help. Also if anyone knows of any free websites that might have examples of fundraising letters. more

Voting Question: Poll: Charity auction for a rescue?

I am putting together a fundraiser for a non-profit rescue in my area. We're having a silent auction, hors doeuvres, and a couple of guest speakers. The caterer brought up a good point: If we're asking dog and cat people to buy tickets for this event (since it's dog and cat related) what other things are dog and cat people typically interested in? If we can nail that down, then we can expand out to more than just dog and cat people for the fundraiser. SO, animal lovers: What other things are you interested in, such as coffee, gourmet food, jogging, etc? more

Resolved Question: What to wear to a charity gala?

I'm going to a fundraising/awards gala held by a volunteer center in Alabama in a few weeks, and I don't know what I should wear. It's on a Friday evening (7-11) at a Holiday Inn. I've never been to Alabama and am from the north. Here's a description: "Held in June, the event features live and silent auctions, delicious hors d'oeuvres, and of course, the much anticipated awards presentation." What color should I wear? How fancy should my dress be? more

Voting Question: If I run a charity auction and receive $50,000 for a charity is it tax deductible on my end?

Let's say I run a charity event and raise $50,000 for a certain charity. All of the money goes to the charity. Do I get to take a $50,000 tax deduction or do only the guests that donate get the benefit? more

Resolved Question: Need Fundraiser event ideas?

I'm on a committee for my office in which we plan 2 weeks of fundraising events to benefit local charities every year. We are always looking for new and fun events that can be done (preferably with low cost to the company). In the past we have done lunches such as tacos or potato bar; Jail lock in - where secretaries and staff must be bailed out by the boss if they want them to work; Auctions - silent and live; karaoke party; mini golf tournament around the office, etc... Does anyone have any fun event ideas that would produce profits and be fun for everyone??? more

Resolved Question: What do you think was the REAL reason behind Donald Trump's selection of Joan Rivers as Celebrity Apprentice?

Sunday, May 10, 2009 10 pm Central Donald Trump just made it official. Even though Poker Champion Annie Dukes raised approximately 3 times as much money for charity in the final Celebrity Apprentice challenge (over $400,000 to Joan's approximate $150,000), he still picked Joan Rivers as the winner. There were 5 criteria in the final challenge such that 4 were subjective and only 1 based on real numbers / money raised. Rivers won 3 of those 5 challenges, but Annie Dukes won more weekly challenges over the entire season which was the range of consideration called upon in the mind of Donald Trump who made the final decision. Rivers acted so rudely to the event coordinators in the final challenge, they quit by the time that Annie Dukes even arrived on the scene, causing both Dukes and Rivers to have to scramble for replacements to design and decorate their rooms from which they would hold their final charity event and silent auctions. Rivers also called Dukes worse than Hitler, told her that her friends from Vegas were all in the mafia, and that Dukes was such trash she was far beneath Rivers. And Melissa Rivers chimed in with her calling Dukes a whore, a beeyatch, and many other names. In light of all this, Trump still awarded Rivers the win. Why? Might it have had anything to do with the better-known name of Joan Rivers and the ratings he thought she brought? What do you think of Donald Trump now in the aftermath of this decision? more

Resolved Question: Who do you think will be the Celebrity Apprentice?

I hope and think it will be Joan Rivers. NBC website for more information: http://www.nbc.com/the-celebrity-apprentice/ JOAN RIVERS- Bio- Joan Rivers, (www.joanrivers.com) is a force of nature, and one of the hardest working celebrities in the world. Comedienne, Tony-nominated actress, bestselling author, Emmy Award-winning television talk show host, playwright, screenwriter, motion picture director, columnist, lecturer, syndicated radio host, jewelry designer and cosmetic company entrepreneur, red carpet fashion laureate, businesswoman and, most importantly to her, mother and grandmother. Rivers' career skyrocketed in 1968 when she appeared on "The Tonight Show" starring Johnny Carson. Within three years she was hosting "That Show with Joan Rivers," one of the first syndicated daytime shows, and went on to become the first sole guest host of "The Tonight Show." Her own "The Late Show Starring Joan Rivers" helped launch the Fox Network in 1986. In 1989, she returned to daytime television with "The Joan Rivers Show," winning an Emmy Award for Outstanding Talk Show Host the following year, and her own star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In 1990, she launched the Joan Rivers Classics Collection of fashion jewelry on QVC. Along with her daughter Melissa, she hosted E!'s red carpet events from 1996-2004. From 2004-2007 they continued their "must-see" red carpet coverage for the TV Guide Channel, garnering the highest ratings ever for the channel. Rivers will be playing for the charity, God's Love We Deliver. Charity: Joan's charity is God's Love We Deliver (GLWD) PERSONAL CONNECTION: Joan has long been an avid supporter of GLWD, having been a board member and fundraiser for nearly 15 years. The charity's mission is to prepare and deliver nutritious meals to men, women and children afflicted with HIV/AIDS, cancer, Alzheimer's Disease, and other serious illnesses. The 22-year-old organization also provides nutritional counseling to the gravely ill and those who care for them. Job: Comedienne ANNIE DUKE- Bio- Annie Duke, (www.annieduke.com), has established herself as one of the best poker players in the world. In 2004, Duke beat out an assembly of 234 players in the World Series of Poker $2000 buy-in Omaha Hi/Lo Split and won her first WSOP bracelet. In August of the same year, Duke knocked out eight of the world's greatest poker legends and won $2 million in the No-Limit Texas Hold'em winner-take-all, invitation-only WSOP Tournament of Champions, established by ESPN and Harrah's Entertainment. Duke now serves as a consultant for the online poker site UltimateBet.com to ensure that their rules of poker and tournament structure match those you would find in the famous poker rooms of the Las Vegas strip. Furthermore, she is sought after for her vast poker skills and knowledge, coaching the likes of Ben Affleck, Matt Damon, Ashton Kutcher and Charles Barkley on their poker game. Duke regularly offers a private poker lesson with herself as an auction item for charity auctions and has raised funds to benefit numerous charities. Duke is also involved in various charitable organizations such as the Make-A-Wish Foundation, Ante Up for Africa (a project with actor Don Cheadle), Children's Hospital, and many others. Duke will be playing for the charity, Refugees International. Charity: Annie's charity is Refugees International PERSONAL CONNECTION: Annie feels privileged to play the game she loves -- poker -- for a living, but her passion is to direct attention to those in desperate circumstances. Refugees International generates lifesaving humanitarian assistance and protection for displaced people around the world, in places like the Sudan and Congo. Annie is passionate about the RI's mission to provide emergency relief, and to ultimately help displaced persons return home. Job: Poker Champion There just down to final 2. Please answer question above: Who do you think will be the Celebrity Apprentice? Again, I think it will and hope that it will be Joan Rivers. Thanks!Hsuid x nbmhgHsuid x nbmhgSorry for the additional details above, I was just experimenting. more

Resolved Question: Are there any rules for auctioning off alcohol baskets during silent auctions if there are minors present?

We are having a charity silent auction event where there will be alcohol in the auction items. We want to make sure we're not breaking any laws. The event is located in Rhode Island.We are having a charity silent auction event where there will be alcohol in the auction items. We want to make sure we're not breaking any laws. The event is located in North Providence, Rhode Island. more

Voting Question: Is this person a friend?

I purchased tickets for "my best friend" and I to attend a function. It was important to me, as it was a charity auction sponsored by my work. On the day of the event, she called three times, the last to ask me directions. Then, ten minutes before she was to arrive, she texted me with the message that "she was sorry, but she was sick, and unable to come." Now, she will not answer her phone. Should I assume that she is so "sick" that she cannot even answer the phone, or did she simply "blow me off," and is now afraid that I am mad? Oh, did I mention that she has lied before? Well, maybe not an outright lie, but she has a problem with "leaving out important details," and thus has a problem with "the whole truth and nothing but the truth." Thanks for reading this. more

Resolved Question: How to stop feeling sad all the time?

For the past few weeks, I've started feeling progressively sadder. I've had a few disappointments over the past few weeks, including that my husband would not dance with me at a formal, a musician friend of mine promised to perform with me and cancelled five days before the concert, another friend said that she would go with me to a charity auction, but keeps making hints that she doesn't want to go (and will most likely call me the day before and cancel), and my husband never feels like kissing or having sex (although we have been married just a few months). On top of this, I have a lot of stress from law school and family problems. I know that some disappointments are normal, and I normally wouldn't get so upset, but now I take everything hard. For example, I couldn't find anything to wear to the charity event, so I got so upset that I started to cry. I got upset the other day when the printer wouldn't work. My husband tries to be supportive, but he gets mad at me because he says that I'm sad all the time and nothing will make me happy. The bad part is, I realize this, but I can't change the way I feel, even if I try. I exercise to relieve stress, but now it doesn't even work. I usually cry myself to sleep, and I've lost interest in the things I like to do. When I don't have any homework to do, I get upset because I don't know what to do. This is so frustrating. I don't have the money to see a doctor, and I talk to a counselor, but it doesn't help. Actually, talking about my problems makes me even more sad. I'm not suicidal or anything. I'm just sad. more

Resolved Question: Seeking fund raising ideas for during casino charity events?

We plan to hold several casino themed charity fund raising events and while the majority of funds will come from admission ticket sales, I know that we can do other things during the event to raise funds. For example, we can do 50/50 drawings and silent auctions. Does anyone have any other ideas that could be done during the casino event to further increase funds raised? Thanks in advance. more

Resolved Question: Is there any way I'll get out of this parking ticket, or should I not even waste the time?

So I was driving around downtown in the business district today (I live in a small to mid-sized city) collecting donations from from area businesses for a charity silent auction being put on as part of an event at our university this weekend. I had been leaving my car running because I'd only taken two minutes or so to run into the past few businesses I'd been at and pick up their donations. So I parked in a handicapped spot in front of one store and left my car running to run inside, but I was in for a little longer than usual, still probably under 10 minutes, then ran back out. And I got a $200 for being in the handicapped spot. I'm really flaming pissed. Is it possible a judge might waive it, or should I just not waste my time? What a load of sh*t, especially considering I see non-handicapped people occupying handicapped spots all the time. I don't mean to be a jerk about handicapped people, but it's not like I was in the store buying something for myself or trying on clothes or something.Um. This is probaby like the second time ever I've parked in a handicapped spot for any reason. The charity I'm working for is the city children's home. I love how people act high and mighty even when you're trying to do something good for other people when they wouldn't do such a thing themselves. The state and this country are such hypocrites about handicapped people; they'll set aside parking spots so the state can rake in cash from them, even though I'm sure the parking spots hardly help people at all as much as some other programs might, then spend basically crap on, say, making buildings wheelchair friendly, or giving kids with special needs better educations. I know people don't think about things like that.Uh, "don't buy" the charity thing? Are you people high? I wouldn't even be asking this question if I was in fact in the store "buying shoes" for myself. I would not have been in the store or parked in the spot in the first place if I was not collecting a donation. Wow. I will pay it now, no doubt. But thanks anyway for being douches. more

Resolved Question: Do you think it is right for an employer to demand that employees attend charity events?

My company always demands that we attend charity events, (walk-a-thons, auctions, ect) even on our days off but there is nothing in our job descriptions that require it. Isn't charity supposed to be from the heart, not the corporate office? What are your thoughts on this more

Resolved Question: I need ideas on how to sell tickets to a charity event reverse raffle in this economy?

The Willoughby South Instrumental Boosters 3rd Annual REVERSE RAFFLE March 14, 2009 GRAND PRIZE: $2,500 Normandy Party Center 30310 Palisades Pkwy. Wickliffe, OH 44092 $110.00 per couple $80.00 per single Price includes $10 side board ticket Tickets must be presented at door for admittance. Doors Open: 6:00 p.m., Dinner: 7:30 p.m. Cleveland Radio Personality Don ‘Action’ Jackson as ‘DJ’ Sideboards, Silent and Chinese Auctions Cash, check or credit cards accepted. Dancing and Open Bar more

Resolved Question: How to raise funds through competitions or events?

Do you know of any successful competitions or events that can be quite easily organised to raise money for charity? Such as an auction of donated goods or a raffle or guessing how many sweets are in a jar. All ideas greatly appreciated (especially really original ones) more

Resolved Question: Best way to do an auction for American Lung Assocation charity?

I have some 76ers memorabilia that I wanted to auction off to help raise money for the American Lung Association event i'm part of: https://www.mrsnv.com/evt/e01/part.jsp?id=2154&acct=2309428264&rid=725440&part=fund Its in memory of my sister. Anyone have a good way to make the most out of the memorabilia? more

Voting Question: Where can I get a Heroes Skin for my Xbox?

i'm doing a charity event and i message greg grunberg (Matt Parkman) from heroes and he said he and some of the cast would sign, so i can auction off one online and one at the event. I'd just like to pretty up the heroes xboxes by having heroes designs on them and not sure where a good place to get a custom skin or designer painted. more

Resolved Question: What is a good name for a charity event?

I need a creative name for a charity event to raise money and awareness for hunger relief. The event will have dessert and raffles and possibly an auction and live music. The event will take place in february, but will not be valentines day themed. more

Resolved Question: Bachelor auction song?

Whats the best song to auction my dad off for a charity bachelor/bachelorette auction event? I need some good stage introduction theme music folks. Any suggestions..... Thanks more

Voting Question: What do you think about a Vince Vaughn movie titled The Auctioneers?

a. Vince Vaughn talks a mile minute b. Auctioneers talk a mile a minute c. We have a match! I'm picturing a movie where Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson are the usual blue-collar, scrambling, paycheck-to-paycheck auctioneers. Their job is working in a dusty ole warehouse selling boring old household krahp day in and day out in some sleepy podunk town. Then, over the usual depressing night of beers in some sh*t-h*le dive, they hatch a brilliant plan to go James Brown international with their talents. They decide to take the charity events where they auction off well-known volunteers of the community and go straight to pimpville all while trying to keep a comedic and legit face to it all. Naturally, things get better and better. The booty gets hotter and hotter. The cars and houses get big and brighter. Then, as expected, they phuque it all up in the end! What do you think? Does it work? Any ideas for scenes? Thank you! more

Resolved Question: What are the rules of a charity people auction?

So my university is having a people auction im not too sure on what a people auction is other then you bid on well a person. but my situation is this girl that is mutual friends with some of my friends and is going up for sale. shes pretty cute but i am def not crushing on her or anything cause i have another girl in mind for that haha. i just want to know if i bid on her and won what it is that i have won like a date with the person or a just a couple hours/day with them? now i know it would be impossible for anyone to know this cause events vary but if you have ever attended or been in a people auction what were the rules can the girl refuse the bidder?and what does the bidder win per say. also is this a good way to get a date with her cause my friend said shes def gf material but a little bit goofy (like me). any help would be great!she not a friend because i never met her before shes friends with my friends but shes never around for me to be introduced to her more

Voting Question: Which business plan will make more money?

I want to own my own business which idea do you think is better and which will make more money. Idea 1: an event planning company planning weddings, reunions, parties , charity events, auctions, and other social events basically every thing except funerals this business will also include a chain of store similar to party city or factory card outlet. Idea 2: a chain of novelty sex stores kind of like Spencer’s gifts but to the next level (they will sell porn too) . This idea will include a dance/strip club so its like a two in one I will have the stores and then I will own a club to. So which Idea is better? more

Resolved Question: A friend of mine is hosting a charity event with a silent auction...?

..Some of my art prints will be auctioned. What is an appropriate percentage to donate? 10% ? 20% ?Wow I had no idea, the 100% is not a problem at all. I was just wondering because I am also doing a Holiday Boutique for the booster club at a local elementary school, and they request (mandatory) a 20% of all sales. more

Resolved Question: I am going to a charity event: Gifts from the Heart live and silent auction. What to wear?

I don't know what I should wear. Usually when I go to events like these it specifies the attire on the invite, but not this time. I am going with my friend, and his mom told us that nice jeans and a sweater would be okay, but i'm not sure. What do you think we should wear? I don't want to be too underdressed, but not overdressed either.  more

Voting Question: Organizing fundraising events (math) *easy 10 points!!*?

I have to organize the following events into 3 or 3 categories,if you use -other- then it has to be 4 categories. -bake sale -book sale -raffle -car wash -silent auction -garage sale -sponsered 10 km run -bike-a-thon -concert -talent show -donations -CD sale -winter carnival -jellybean count -walk-a-thon -battle of the bands -pledges -sponsored community service -swim-a-thon -bingo -international dinner -scavenger hunt -charity ball -karaoke -recipe book -toy sale THANKS!!!! more

Resolved Question: What kind of craft glue is best for use with vellum paper and card stock?

I am working on a volunteer project for a friend of mine's charity event. I am making bidding sheets and informational tent cards for her silent auction. I am making the bidding sheets front and back using a panel method and the tent cards are one sided- one for each silent auction item up for bid. The charities colors are blue and white. I picked up blue card-stock and vellum paper. I plan to print on the vellum, which I have already tested, and the ink and the two graphics come out fine. I plan on giving her a sharpie marker for the actual auction, as pen doesn’t really come out well on the vellum, although you can use a pen or a gel pen. I made a sampling up for her with different margins, paneling effects and so on, and I used rubber cement to glue the vellum to the card-stock. I had hoped that once the rubber cement was dry that it wouldn’t show through, but it did. I am hoping someone has an idea of what kind of glue I can use to keep the vellum in place on the card-stock without showing through and where I can get it. I really want this to look like it was professionally done to help draw higher bids for the silent auction next month. I am usually the one who works things up on the computer and hands it off to others for the final product, but she asked me to do the printing, so the advice you all have would be VERY helpful! Thanks so very much to anyone who might be able to help!I am looking for the glue to not show through the vellum...... more

Resolved Question: How can I get people to donate?

I am hosting a charity event for Cardiac Care... It is called the "Red Dress Gala." We are having a silent auction. I am having trouble getting our girls to get out into the public and get donations.... Do you have any ideas? Maybe a competition or something... Thank you for any ideas you might have. Also, Any cute and cheap ideas for centerpieces...? There will be over 1000 people at this event so i cant just throw something together like id like. thank you! more

Resolved Question: Have lovely signed pro celebrity golf picture with COA etc can anyone tell me of an Auction house or place to?

take it to materialise the asset. All the players signed the mount as they registered. I was there for the day as my Company sponsored the event, I then bid on this item at the charity auction after dinner - it was all in a good cause after all. Well known household names signed. I don't want to use eBay in case it goes for a few quid. Does anyone have any golf auction knowledge out there? Many thanks more

Resolved Question: Looking for Silent Auction donations for a charity event in Sept in downtown Mpls. HELP!!?

I'm a part of a committee putting together an event in downtown Mpls. in Sept to raise money for People Serving People, a homeless shelter downtown. I'm wondering if anyone has any ideas or any connections to help me solicit silent auction items for the event. We're looking for some big ticket items that will bring in a good amount of money for the charity. Please let me know if you have any ideas, contacts, or would be able to help me out in any way. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: does anyone know how I can find out who manages Elton John and Paul McCartney?

We are running a fundraising event, with all proceed going to breast cancer charities, and need prizes to auction off. Im hopeing to contact the management and asked them for a signed CD's etc... more

Resolved Question: How do you conduct an online charity auction?

We want to list items that are available at a charity event that is raising money for a sick child. What's the best way to get this information out there? more

Resolved Question: A question for all you creative moms?

Yes I know this is not a baby related question...but I don't like to leave my comfort zone... I am working on the committee for a fundraiser for a local charity. I need to come up with a theme for a basket that will be auctioned off. The audience at the event that it is being auctioned at will be mostly parents of small children and teachers. Any thought for a theme and/or items to put in the basket? I'm looking for something really unique....Loving the ideas so far!! I should add that budget is not an issue. I can just a lot of stuff donated and a lot of people in my community with deep pockets have already volunteered to give me whatever I want for it.I mean I can get...not I can just more

Voting Question: Need an event name - Be creative!!!?

It's a post-tournament charity event With a raffle and band and auction etc more

Resolved Question: Help with a silent auction.....?

I am a 21 yr old whose mother has Multiple Sclerosis and is bedridden due to the disease. I decided to host a silent auction benefiting the National MS Society. I am planning the event on my own and all extra costs are coming out of my personal pockets...... Any suggestions for baskets.?? Also, suggestions for how to get more donations. I have done well thus far but big companies (Best Buy, Walmart, Target, etc... give me the run around because they donate to "select organizations that are pre-determined".? Any ideas would be great!!! Thanks!! I am also having trouble getting gift cert for like spa places and nail places. I don't want to sound ignorant but most are owned and run by asian influenced people (not sure if Vietnamese, Chinese, etc...) and they either don't understand me, or pretend they don't cause they don't want to donate.... I know they are good auction items but I also cant afford to spend more $$ buying things to make money for a charity.. more

Resolved Question: Help with a silent auction please!!!?

I am a 21 yr old whose mother has Multiple Sclerosis and is bedridden due to the disease. I decided to host a silent auction benefiting the National MS Society. I am planning the event on my own and all extra costs are coming out of my personal pockets...... Any suggestions for baskets.?? Also, suggestions for how to get more donations. I have done well thus far but big companies (Best Buy, Walmart, Target, etc... give me the run around because they donate to "select organizations that are pre-determined".? Any ideas would be great!!! Thanks!! I am also having trouble getting gift cert for like spa places and nail places. I don't want to sound ignorant but most are owned and run by asian influenced people (not sure if Vietnamese, Chinese, etc...) and they either don't understand me, or pretend they don't cause they don't want to donate.... I know they are good auction items but I also cant afford to spend more $$ buying things to make money for a charity.. more

Resolved Question: I do fashion shows to benefit different charities. Any recommendations for getting sponsors in San Diego, CA?

Sweatte Models have fashion shows to benefit charities. We have an event coming up on June 7th to benefit Make-A-Wish. We are currently looking for sponsors for our fashion show. The sponsors get advertisement in our program and have your company mentioned in our ads in all the local newspapers and our radio ads for our event, where we would mention all of our sponsors. I have different sponsor packages which will help our cause and help the company advertise. I am also seeking items for our silent auction before the fashion show. Any suggestions for marketing or trading services for advertisment would be great, too. I am in San Diego, CA. I would appreciate any ideas or contacts you could help me out with. Thank you so much. I just want this to raise as much money for Make-A-Wish as possible. I think all those people are so brave. I just want give them something special. Thanks again! more

Resolved Question: question about the celebrity apprentice finale?

how come during the event piers could make a phone call to simon? i thought the only way someone could bid was if they were at the auction. ps- trace should have won and i admire that he played respectfully to represent his charityso then why wouldnt they get everyone to call and bid? i think it was a cheap shot of piers because he knew trace couldnt raise that type of money more

Resolved Question: Any suggestions from professional artists?

I am organizing a charity art show & silent auction in the Central Massachusetts area and have already mailed invitations and complimentary tickets to local art galleries and art associations. My question is - if you were a participating artist, what other type of organizations would you want to see attend the event? Thanks in advance for any help! Debbie Helbing http://maartists.tripod.com more

Resolved Question: Charity Garage Sale, what can I do to make it more successful?

I am having a garage sale to benifit our elementary school. I have flyers out asking for donations, also a notice in the school news letter and signs around the neighborhood. At the sale there will be food, silent auction baskets, a moon walk and face painter. Any one have any ideas what could be done to make this event more successful? I am not holding this personally in my yard...I am the PTA representative in charge. It will be held at the school on a Saturday morning. more

Resolved Question: How can I get a travel item as a sponsored item for my charity function?

Each year I run an event in victoria to raise money for a Charity. It is getting increasingly harder to source items I can auction off. I am in desperate need of a travel package I can raffle on the night. Does any one have any ideas how I may be able to go about this? more

Resolved Question: Do you and your family give time to charity?

Because classes were off this week, the PTA had a Family Fair on the school grounds to raise funds for a local child who was in a serious car accident. So I took our two children to Family Day, and it was set up nicely. There were Chinese auctions, a dunking tank and a three-legged race pitting parents against kids. Because my wife is an attorney in the middle of a big federal trial, she couldn't attend, but that was okay as I was able to still participate in the three-legged race with our au pair (we came in second -- to my kids!). What bothered me was how few parents actually took time out of their days to do this charity event. I say, tops, there were two-dozen parents and kids there from a school that has 400 kids! I'm a well-established local artist and did donate one of my works to the Chinese auction, but noticed it only gathered about 50 tickets. The lady who won it got a steal! While I know many parents, like my wife, work hard, why don't more help the needy? more

Resolved Question: How much is too much to pay for Charity event tickets?

If you were going to an evening to raise money for Charity. the evening (on a Satrday night 7pm-12am) included, finger food, free cocktail on arrival, giveaway bags full of samples, info and gifts, raffles, auctions, door prizes, a DJ, discounted drinks etc how much would you pay to buy a ticket to the event?The Charity is "The Cancer Council's Girls Night In" raising funds for womens cancers. Funds raised, go to research, prevention, advocacy, information and support programs aimed at reducing the impact of cancer. more

Resolved Question: Trivia Night?

Okay, I'm having a heated argument with a few parents about a trivia night silent auction. We were hosting a trivia night for my senior class to go on a trip to New York. Keep in mind that this is NOT a charitable event and that the money just goes in our pockets. We live in a small town where most families are lower or middle class. For the silent auction, students are getting baskets together that have a theme. Ex) Someone is doing movie night and putting movie tickets, popcorn, candy, etc. Someone is making a tie-fleece blanket that costs about $10 to make Some people want the silent auction to be a real silent auction. Where you have a min. bid and then people keep bidding. Others think we should do a raffle. People buy how ever many $2 tickets and put them in a can next to the basket. At the end, there would be a drawing. The silent auction consists of mostly junk...it's not the normal stuff you see at charity event like TV's, trips, boats, etc. Which is a better idea? more

Resolved Question: Selling an item on ebay?

Okay, so if I sell an item on ebay and someone buys it, how do I get the money? I'm putting up an item and putting the requirement of paypal to bid on the item. How does paypal give me the money? Do they send it to me over the mail and give me cash? I looked on the site and it has given me some ideas but I am not positive. This is what I found on the site on the request money page; Receive secure, instant payments for auctions Send a payment request to a customer Receive charity donations Collect money for a group gift, an event, or a dinner bill So yeah, I also looked on the Send money page and found Send money to family and friends. Pay for goods and services. Pay for an eBay item. I understand how you use your credit card to buy the item, but how does the seller receive the cash? more

Resolved Question: What is the most successful fund raising auction item?

I'm very involved with running a charity auction, and I NEED great auction items that will raise lots of money and interest the people that are invited to our event. Any ideas? more

Resolved Question: I am chair of a charity golf tournament (for children's hospital) gala evening. I need a great title for it!

last year I called the event a " gala", but I didn'tlike that because its not really a gala, its a big casual party with lots of great auction prizes and merchadise for live auction, There are lots of NHL hockey players at this event, so would somehow like to tie golf/hockey together, (but does not have to be) but not have the word GALA in it??? Would like it to be somewhat classy. I have a few in mind, but am not real happy with them. I would love to have this asap so I can make up the tickets. Thanks to everyone! more

Resolved Question: Please, people who like country, rodeos or experienced djs?

we have a charity event coming next week and there's going to be a rodeo with an auction taking place during the recess. We are all volunteers and need music that can help us cheer people so they bid more, but it still has to be country. Any ideas for happy, upbeat country songs? Do you think playing an electro tune or two is out of place? more

Resolved Question: Prostitute auctions sex for charity -Chairty Begins in The Brothel??

Wed Nov 28, 3:37 PM ET SANTIAGO (Reuters) - A Chilean prostitute has auctioned 27 hours of sex to raise money for the country's largest charity during an annual fund-raising campaign. Maria Carolina became an overnight celebrity in the conservative Roman Catholic country, making news headlines and appearing on talk shows since she made her unusual donation to the televised charity event, which runs for 27 hours starting on Friday evening. "I've already auctioned off the 27 hours of love," Maria Carolina told Reuters on Wednesday, saying she had raised about $4,000. "One of my clients already paid. It seemed like a good deed to him." Adult prostitution is legal in Chile. Chile's two-day Teleton fundraiser is endorsed by television stars and aims to raise funds for poor, disabled children.Speaking about Maria Carolina's unusual donation, campaign organizer Mario Kreutzberger said he would not encourage "immoral" activities, but said he would accept her pledge. "Everyone can do what they want, but if someone tells me that they'll do something immoral ... I'm not going to encourage it," Kreutzberger, who as "Don Francisco" hosts the long-running "Sabado Gigante" program on the U.S. Spanish-language Univision network, told local media. But Maria Carolina, who advertises her services on the Internet, defended her money-raising scheme. "There are people who are going to be donating money that's a lot more questionable than mine," she said. "The only thing I did was publicize it." http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20071128/od_nm/prostitute1_dc more

Resolved Question: How do i solve this math problem?!? 10 points to best answer!!?

Instead of going Trick-or-Treating on Halloween this year, six friends decided to use their time to carve pumpkins for a local charity event. The artistically carved pumpkins were auctioned at the event and much to everyone's surprise they raised $180 for the charity! The final bid on Selena's pumpkin was $10 more than the final bid on Ty's pumpkin. Ty's, Niko's, and Corrine's pumpkins each earned the same amount. Araceli's and Forrest's pumpkins each brought in the same amount of money as Selena's. What were the final bids on the individual pumpkins carved by the six friends? 10 points 4 best answer!! =] more

Resolved Question: Going to an auction event and don't know what to wear.?

It is an annual event held for charity, but this is the first time I am going. I am the only woman in my office and I was told it was business attire. Some of our corporate partners will be at the event and it is important to impress them. Any suggestions/links would be helpful. Thanks! more