I discovered this list several years ago and attempted to keep it updated. I still get emails from the post in 2013 ... so I know you all are using it a lot!!
Our event was April 25th and we had a lower turn out of ticket holders which affected the total amount raised by the event, but the silent auction did about $15,000. I've written a little outline (for my successor....) to give them a hand up on getting started. I am attaching it to this post as well. Good luck and GodSpeed!
Here are some off the list we had success with this year:
American Girl (applied for lunch @ store, got doll a few days before event - no clue it was coming. I wish they would give a heads up so we could properly promote and/or regonizes them in printed material. I would recommend you put your event date 2-3 weeks before it actually is so that you might have it in hand in time to promote)
Portrait Innovations
Outback
Applebees
Stampin Up
No luck with:
Otter Box
Red Box
Alex & Ani
Sephora
Add to the list Rack Room Shoes - They give a card for up to a $100 pair of shoes (exp 90 days from event)
www.rackroomgives.org