Creative, Attractive Basket Ideas for a Silent Auction Fundraiser
- Trusty Traveler: Everything business travelers need to jet set in style. Include a suit bag, leather briefcase, Bose headphones and travel pillow into a carry-on roller with wheels. Up the ante with a gift card for flights or hotel stays. (Pin source: House Party)
- Mixologist's Wheelbarrow: Stock a wheelbarrow full of alcoholic beverages, plus mixing tools and cocktail recipes. This is one big "basket" that's guaranteed to get plenty of attention and bids.
- Fitness Guru: Tools to stay in shape at home and at the gym. Include a home gym package, yoga mat, dumbbells, resistance bands, a "smart" water tracking bottle, fitness DVDs and a membership to the local gym. Up the ante with at-home gym equipment like a treadmill or weight system.
- Yearlong Dinner Club: Try new restaurants in your area with friends. Procure 12 dinners with wine for four from 12 different restaurants. If the foodies in your audience want a truly unforgettable dining Experience, check out the James Beard House Dinner Party: a private dinner party plus 2-night stay in New York City for 6 couples!
- Grill Master: Perfect as football season gets underway. Stock a cooler with a picnic set, food & drink gift certificates and a stereo. Include pork and barbecue rubs, marinades and grill accessories like thermometers, rotisseries, and an apron. Up the ante by presenting right in a grill or barbecue.
- Looking Suave: Pair men's grooming essentials like a shaving kit, heated shaving cream dispenser, shower mirror and electric razor with a selection of 12 silk neckties from an exclusive Men’s Shop.
- Gourmet Wine and Dine: A few bottles of fine wine pair perfectly with gourmet goodies: think pacific smoked salmon, camembert cheese, Godiva chocolates and truffles, olive oils, vinegars, specialty cupcakes and more. Complete the set with a leather serving tray.
- Music to My Ears: Auction off concert tickets for a year (12 Ticketmaster gift cards, or a combination of gift cards and pre-purchased tickets) along with signed memorabilia and CDs of popular artists touring next year. Up the ante with airfare and lodging to a concert of their choice, like Winspire's Music Lovers' Getaway.
- Tee Time: Must-have supplies for frequent golfers. Essentials include a pack of wooden golf tees, a golf towel, bristle brush, putting cup, oversized umbrella, visors, golf clubs and covers. Up the ante with a golf experience like golf for three at a private country club with a member, or golf at 20 courses.
- Home & Garden: Homey details that add charm and a splash of green. Try a birdhouse with a bird feeder, a dozen different succulents, gardening tools, seeds, gloves and a gift card to a home improvement store or gardening center. Store it all in a sturdy ceramic, metal or wooden planter.
