Fund–raising Ideas
Moderate



Chapter: Eta Epsilon Chapter at McMurry University, Abilene, Texas
Materials:

•	Space/location for the event
•	Banquet tables
•	Bid sheets
•	Labels for the items
•	Contact information sheet
•	Advertisement signs

How To:

•	Reserve the date, times, and location to hold the auction.
•	Obtain volunteers to hold the event.
•	Call local businesses to get monetary or material donations for the event.
•	Advertise the event.
•	On the day of the event, set up the tables and signs, and lay out a sheet for customers to write in their bids.
•	Designate the closing time for the bidding.
•	Establish an alternate pick-up date and location for winners who are unable to stay until the designated closing time during the auction.
•	Explain to bidders that they must provide their contact information and their silent bid; tell them when to check back for winners and pick up their items.
•	Note what will happen with items not retrieved by the alternate pick-up date. For example, be prepared to give the item to the next highest bidder.

Add a Twist:

•	Host the event at the local mall or another location that is free to reserve.
•	Have KDP members work the auction tables in one-hour slots. Provide sign-up sheets at a member meeting.
•	Use the School of Education office as the alternate pick-up location for winners.
•	Provide bidders with a pamphlet describing the KDP chapter and School of Education.
•	Contact chapter alumni to tell them about the event.
•	Create and display a poster at the auction showcasing the chapter.

A McMurry University KDP member assists a potential bidder at Eta Epsilon’s Silent Auction.