How do we raise enough for major equipment when the usual fundraisers can’t get there?

Police & Fire Foundations put on great events. Community banquets, golf outings, all backed by local businesses and run by officers and firefighters on their own time. These events build support for memorial funds and family missions. But when a pumper truck costs nearly a million and turnout gear runs deep, the math from a pancake breakfast just does not close the gap.

Adding a live auction to your next event takes no upfront money. The experiences are consignment: you set the reserve, keep every dollar above it, and pay only for what sells. The items that move fastest are the ones your crowd already talks about, Bourbon Trail trips, major league games, golf weekends, fishing excursions. Reserve what fits, owe nothing if it does not sell.

Call Giveback XP this week. Browse over 140 experiences and reserve the ones that match your crowd for free. You get a one-page PDF for each item, with photos and details, plus a marketing email with tips for your event night. 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.

After your event, you send the winners’ details and the travel team handles booking. Donors have up to two years to travel. The foundation keeps the profit. No surprise bills, no leftover inventory. Just a bigger check for the equipment that keeps your community safe.