How do we get big items for a scholarship gala?

A scholarship gala needs big items that pull bids from a room full of alumni. Donated trips can fall through, and a last-minute gap in the auction program isn’t an option. Advancement offices at universities and alumni associations run polished events; they need auction items that show up as promised.

Consignment fills headline slots without risk. Browse over 140 experiences and reserve what fits your crowd, 60 to 90 days out or even the day of the event. 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. Start the bidding at 15 to 20 percent above cost, and the scholarship fund profits from the first bid. You are not too late: items can be added the same day as your event.

Call Giveback XP this week and select headline experiences for your upcoming gala. You do not need to chase donated trips or manage travel. After the event, you send winner details and the in-house travel team handles every booking. Travel certificates arrive within 3 to 5 business days, so your lean advancement staff runs a big auction with no extra work.

The gala program has headline items that drew bids and funded scholarships. You paid nothing upfront, kept all the profit, and never touched a travel booking. Next event, you can repeat the process in minutes.