What do we auction for a room of major donors when gift baskets won’t cut it?

For a Hospital & Health Foundation gala, the stakes are high. These are often the biggest events in town, with board members and committees watching every detail. The donors at the tables could book their own travel. The auction catalog must match the room and the ticket price. A catalog of gift baskets and local restaurant cards does not match the black-tie setting. The foundation’s reputation is on display, and the auction items need to reflect that.

Adding high-end travel packages to your auction costs the foundation nothing upfront. You browse experiences like private villas in Italy, France, or Spain, Formula 1, or the US Open. Reserve what you like. 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. Most packages sell for 30 to 50 percent above the foundation’s cost.

This week, pick a few experiences that fit your gala’s crowd. Giveback XP has over 140 travel and event packages, all available at no risk. Reserve the ones you like. You get marketing materials to display at your event. If an item does not sell, you owe nothing. You can even add items the same day as your gala. Send the winner details after the event, and the travel team handles everything for the donor.

Your gala auction now features trips and experiences that your donors are excited to bid on. The catalog matches the black-tie room and the foundation’s standing. You raise more money, with no financial risk. Donors leave talking about the packages, and the foundation’s reputation grows with every successful event.