Seeking
Donations for Online Auction
The
past year of COVID has been challenging for nonprofit organizations
that usually fundraise through in-person events. RRAS has held an
annual banquet and silent auction fundraiser for the past 35 years.
The event allowed RRAS to celebrate a year of progress on behalf of
wildlife in general and bird life in particular, while raising a
substantial portion of the funds needed to keep our all-volunteer
organization solvent. Two areas in need of support are production of
a monthly Sandpiper newsletter and educational outreach to local
schools and the public.
RRAS
is seeking donations of new or “gently used” goods, as well as
personal services, for an online silent auction to be held in late
May or early June. The donation deadline is May 1.
Donations
may include artwork & photography, books (coffee-table type),
clothing & accessories, food & drink, gift certificates, home
décor, jewelry, outdoor items, pottery & glass, and toys &
games. Or donors can create an “experience,” such as teaching a
class, leading a trip, making a dinner, providing getaway/camping
space, or any other special talent or opportunity they can offer!
Items
with a bird or nature theme are especially sought. Please, no junk
(broken or dirty items). Donor names will be attached to their items
on the auction website, unless givers prefer to remain anonymous.
Donations are tax deductible.
We
will pick up donations in the Humboldt Bay area that are worth at
least $20 or can be grouped into sets for an auction listing that is
worth at least $20. Contact Gary Friedrichsen at gary@jacobycreek.net
or (707) 496-6581 to
donate.
[NOTE:
We are partnering with Godwit Days for this auction. If you want to
donate to that organization, contact Alex Stillman at
alexnacv@gmail.com or (707)
845-3900.]