School Auction Ideas

When you’re planning a fundraising event for your child’s school or your own alma mater, of course you want to yield the biggest profit possible. As such, you need charity auction items that speak to your audience.

Believe it or not, there are many fundraising auction items that won’t cost you anything out of pocket and will drive bids. Here are a just few auction ideas to get you started:

1. Principal for a Day

Such a fun way to get students buzzing about your upcoming fundraising event and draw bids from proud parents! You can even add Assistant Principal, Or Teacher’s helper for the day.

2. Breakfast or Lunch with a Teacher

Drop off your child early for some fun a.m. eats or schedule lunch with their teacher of choice. 

3. Prime Parking Spot

Auctioning off a front row parking spot is always a big hit with parents. Save them time from the drop off and pick up line.

4. Class Artwork

A cute and creative way to get students buzzing about your upcoming fundraising event and draw bids from proud parents!

5. School Swag

For one of the most classic school auction ideas, put together a basket complete with school swag. If your school has a school store, ask the PTA or front office if they have leftover merchandise to create the package.

… And the list of creative fundraising auction items that have minimal cost (if any!) goes on!

Of course, if you’re looking for higher stakes, Blue Tree is here to help with super coveted nonprofit auction items you can procure at no risk to your school or organization. After all, Blue Tree offers trips and experiences you simply won’t find anywhere else, and there’s zero to pay unless the fundraising auction item sells. 

If you decide to go this route, we recommend choosing charity auction items that appeal to the wide range of interests of event attendees.

For the sports fans, how about a trip to an NCAA Final Four tournament?

Meanwhile, adventurous families will go crazy for this trip to The Grand Canyon.

Win the bids of families who love a European getaway with the Portuguese Trifecta trip package.

For more charity auction ideas that will make your school event epic, reach out to a Blue Tree Marketing specialist today!