If you're looking for different donations, depending on your location, check out museums and attractions in neighboring states. We're in Maryland and have received donations from Virginia and PA attractions.
For Marie,
It's hard to say why businesses are turning you down. It depends on what your cause is. It also could depend on the time of year. I find that towards the end of the calendar year, businesses have used up a lot of their donation $$ for the year. Keep forging ahead, and reading through the postings here. It takes time. Let us know more about your cause and where you're located and there's probably suggestions people can provide.
I am organizing a silent auction.. though, many businesses have turned me down and I am losing hope. maybe my approach is all wrong? I dont really know how to go about soliciting donations... ahh, help please!
Hi all just joined. This site is great and I got a lot of good info so I want to share as well.
You can find donations by just typing "zappos donation request" (example)in the search engine.
This will bring up things for zappos and it will also bring up other donation request.
Then it gives you more ideas.
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This is for Applebee's and Chevys
Blue rhino donates a $25 card towards free propane
Costco's & BJ's in your local area will donate. Call the store and ask to speak with person
Who deals with donations. Some give $25 gc to use at the store and some gave free year membership
Fundanoodles (toy company)
KlutchClub (box of health and wellness samples)
Stuffitts (cute cedar inserts for smelly kids' sports shoes)
Uber (ride credit gift cards)
Wine & Canvas
Iron Girl 5k race entry
many local to us in San Diego (Hera Hub, World Curry, Oceanside Boat Rentals, etc.)
The selection depends on where you are and where donors want to give. Hope this helps!
Just wondering what companies you received items from on DonationMatch? I just signed up but so far all I'm seeing are the ones I've been able to get in the past. Let me know if you can, thanks.
