What should we do for Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October?

Domestic violence support organizations face a unique challenge each October. The community is ready to give, but the event must handle a sensitive mission carefully. A banquet or award dinner is the natural format, often a luncheon or evening gala. The auction part of the evening can raise significant funds if the items match the tone: hopeful, not exploitative. Many boards worry about striking the right note while covering event costs.

Travel experiences like major sporting events, adventure trips, or international getaways are popular at these events. The cost to you is zero until an item sells. The starting bid is set 15-20% above the experience cost, so your organization earns profit from the very first bid. Because you only pay for what sells, there’s no risk to your lean budget.

This week, browse over 140 experiences and reserve a few that fit your audience. Giveback XP provides a one-page PDF display for each item, with photos and videos, plus marketing email tips. You select the packages and send winner details after the event. The travel team handles the rest. Set your starting bids above cost and watch the bidding, each sale generates direct funding for your services. And if an item doesn’t sell, you owe nothing.

You’ll run your October banquet with an auction that feels right for your mission. The room stays focused on hope and empowerment, not pushy sales. Every dollar raised above cost goes straight to your programs, and you never stretched your budget. Your event gains a reliable funding source that honors the cause, year after year.