Thanks for your generosity
at our Spring Fest 2014 Silent Auction

Thank you to everyone who donated such fabulous items for our 2014 Silent Auction! 
We'll be collecting donations for 2015 Spring Fest soon!

If you have something to donate,

Contact Diane by email at    diane@austinadventurers.org
Turn in donations as you receive them. We need all turned in by April 25.
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What makes a good silent auction item?

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  • New merchandise
  • Unique, one-of-a-kind items
  • Gift cards
  • Travel
  • Antiques
  • Hand-crafted items like quilts, artwork, etc.
  • Sports and entertainment memorabilia

Who can I ask?

Any business you visit. Local stores. Most will be willing to help, if they can.
  • Travel agents
  • Hotels, Resorts, Bed & Breakfasts
  • Theme Parks
  • Restaurants
  • Retailers

What do I say?

Just walk up to a clerk at the counter – anyone who seems to be in charge.
  • Say something like, “Hi! I'm _____ and my (son/daughter/friend) (or I) work with an organization called the Adventurers Academy that's doing great work with people with disabilities here in Austin. We're having a huge fund raising event in May called Spring Fest. One of the main parts of the event is a big silent auction. I wonder if you would be able to help us by donating a __________ (you fill this part in, depending on where you're at... 'dinner for two' or 'set of tires' or 'gift certificate' or... you get the idea.)

  • Don't try to memorize this. Just be yourself. Stumble through it. It'll be okay.
  • You can hand them your packet when you start to introduce yourself. They'll look at it while you're talking.

Get a
"Silent Auction Packet"

Download and print these files to help you approach a business for a donation. If you want an editable file you can personalize, email us: adventurers@austinadventurers.org.
Silent Auction Donor Form (Early Version)
File Size: 19 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File
Silent Auction Donor Appeal Letter (Early Version)
File Size: 167 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

What do I ask for?

We're looking for new, antique, collectible, or hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind items. Merchandise and gift cards/certificates for services or merchandise are very popular!
Unfortunately, we can't auction anything that's used, even if only slightly.

Auctions items that seem to draw the most attention include:
  • restaurant gift certificates
  • kid-related activities or events
  • weekend getaways: hotels, bed & breakfasts
  • merchandise or gift cards donated from retailers
  • tickets to sports, movies, shows, or other events
  • original art or collectibles
  • framed art
  • sports & entertainment memorabilia
  • photographer packages
  • dental services
  • movie or show tickets
  • spa gift cards
  • car services