Live Auctions for Disease Research & Patient Charities

For disease research and patient charity auctions, the items that generate the most energy are experiences that feel once-in-a-lifetime. Bucket-list sporting events like Formula 1, the Kentucky Derby, and the US Open get rooms bidding. Trips to Napa or top international destinations like Italy also perform well. These packages fill the gap when you have asked the same local businesses year after year, and they give your donors something they cannot find anywhere else.

Your audience is different because many donors have a personal connection to the cause. That connection drives them to show up and bid generously, especially at galas and luncheons. The room is full of people who are ready to spend on experiences that matter to them, and they appreciate an auction that feels fresh and exciting. They have seen the same auction items before, so new, high-value travel packages stand out.

There is no cost to reserve experiences. You set a starting bid of 15-20% above the cost of the package, so you make a profit from the very first bid. You only pay for an experience if it sells, keep 100% over the cost, and can sell experiences multiple times if the bidding gets hot. You are not too late: items can be added the same day as your event. The number of packages you need depends on your audience size; you can start with a few and add more if the room is larger than expected.

You look through a list of over 140 travel and experience packages. Choose the ones that fit your crowd, like Formula 1 or a Napa wine trip. You get a one-page display sheet for each item with photos and details, plus a marketing email to help you promote it. At the event, you auction the packages. Afterward, you tell Giveback XP who won and they handle all the travel booking. Winners have up to two years to take their trip, or by the event date for time-specific experiences like the Kentucky Derby.

Your auction catalog is full of fresh, high-demand items that your donors are excited to bid on. The bidding drives up the night’s energy, and you raise more money without adding extra work for your committee. You get to focus on the cause and the room, while the travel details are handled for you.

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