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In Kind Donations
In kind donations are non-monetary donations of goods or services. Most non-profits know this well, as they solicit and receive in kind donations for all types of special events. Donors of in kind donations can be either businesses or individuals.
Online charity auctions offer a great opportunity to solicit in kind donations. Through your network of supporters, find out what opportunities exist. For example:
- A massage therapist may offer a free massage.
- The local gym may offer a week of free yoga classes or a three month membership.
- An exceptional baker may offer the delivery of baked goods for an office breakfast meeting.
- A local restaurant may offer a $50 gift certificate.
In kind donations can add to the success of your fundraising auctions and be of benefit in several ways.
- In kind donations allow for a greater selection and variety of auction items.
- Everyone has an opportunity to give regardless of their financial situation by offering their time and skills in support of your cause.
- Bidders can show their support for the work of others.
- Donors gain recognition for their business or services. Each auction item page includes the option of listing the donor and linking to their website.
Managing In Kind Donations
DoJiggy Auction Software offers two ways to accept in-kind donations.
- By simply enabling your In kind donation webpage on our software, your constituents can donate in kind items here.
- When your auction bidders are logged in for bidding they will see a tab where they can donate any item.
An Alternative: No Risk Auction Items
In addition to accepting in kind donations for your auction, you may want to consider DoJiggy's No Risk Auction Items. These items allow you to advertise and auction unique travel and sports memorabilia packages without having to put down any money up front. Once you successfully sell an item at your fundraising auction, your organization purchases it from the auction merchandise provider and they send it directly to the winning constituent.
Summary
In kind donations offer charity auction donors a unique way of giving through an individual's time, talent and generosity of heart. This will add variety and spirit to your auction and help in meeting your fundraising goal.