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

The question comes up because October is when supporters are ready to act, and your board wants the event to feel right. Domestic Violence Support Organizations often run a gala or luncheon with a women-led board, so the tone must be hopeful and empowering, never exploitative. Auction packages such as major sporting events, adventure-based trips, and international trips like Ireland fit that room. They give guests something to bid on without pulling focus from the mission.

For Domestic Violence Support Organizations, there is no upfront cost and nothing owed on an unsold package. Reserve from over 140 travel and experience packages for free and get a one-page PDF for each experience with details, photos, and videos when available. 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 right number depends on audience size.

This week, pick a small set of auction experiences that match your gala or luncheon. Browse over 140 travel and experience packages, reserve what fits at no cost, and share the marketing PDFs with your event committee. Do not wait for a full program decision. Items can be added the same day. Giveback XP helps fine tune the number to your room, ticket price, and crowd.

Your October event can go forward with a short auction that adds to the night without adding risk. The tone stays on the mission: hopeful and empowering, never exploitative. Every dollar above the reserve goes directly to services. Winners book their travel later, and your board is not left with unsold packages or upfront bills.