I still haven't heard anything from American Girl. I first applied on July 21 and after a couple weeks passed and I hadn't heard anything I applied again. Still no response. If you're not approved, do they not respond? It makes me nervous when places don't respond. I'd rather get a no, than hear nothing at all just so I know my request was at least received.
Anyway, the fall festival is in 2 weeks. Do you think I should just write this one off for this year? I have tons of other great donations!
Also, If you have a Pump It Up in your area, check with them! But they prefer walk ins. I went today and they donated a birthday party valued at $160!
I would also like to "pay it forward". This was my first year. Thanks to all the great info from people. A note to those in Chicago - I had 3 gift certificates "lost" in the mail aka stolen from Chicago Postal Workers. Apparently this is not uncommon? American Girl would not resend, and I had to ask again for the others. The donating companies envelopes came in the mail, but they were opened and nothing inside. I reported it to the post office but they just write up a report and because nothing is insured - we did not get them. My mailman was not surprised. It for sure wasn't him - sad. Anyway, here is the list!
Yes's From:
AMC Theater
American Girl
Andersonville Chamber of Commerce
Ann Sathers
Atlantis Casino
Babes With Blades Theater Company
Bears
Bikram Yoga Andersonville
Brew Camp
Brookfield Zoo
Canvas on Demand
Capital Grille
Chicago Architecture Foundation
Chicago Botanical Gardens
Chicago Chocolate Tours
Chicago Dance Supply
Chicago Wolves
Comedy Sportz
Cubs
FFC
Four Moon Tavern
Fresh Picks
Goodman Theater
Howl at the Moon
IO Theatre
Kincades
Legoland
Lincoln Square Pottery Studio
Lou Malnatis
Merry Music Makers
Museum of Science and Industry
Noodles and Co.
Old Town School of Folk Music
Radiant Smiles For You
SkyDeck Chicago
Solemn Oath Brewery
Stampin' Up
The Chicago Diner
Tru
Untouchable Tours
Wines For Humanity
Writers Theater
Zanies
Just checking, are you referring to the list just posted by jee or the original list posted at the start of this thread? If it's the one at the start, there may be some outdated links. The list is meant to be a starter to help people get going on an auction project. I know you are short on time, but if you do just a quick scan of this thread, you will see other lists, like the one jee just posted, and you can pick and chose the vendors you want to reach.
Also, to help you save some time, check out our File Exchange for auction planning. You can download templates for donor letters, etc., and just quickly customize for your group: www.ptotoday.com/filesharing/category/10-auctions
