It is well known that travel items are some of the most sought after items when it comes to fundraising auctions.  In order to maximize your fundraising revenue, try to find unique travel experiences and/or all inclusive travel packages.  I find that when bidding on travel in efforts to raise funds, people bid because they want to support a cause, are getting a great deal, or are getting a truly unique experience that can’t be found or purchased anywhere else.

For example, one of the upcoming auctions on BiddingForGood will feature a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to go on an all-expense paid trip to one of three Dr Pepper Championship Games. This is an all-inclusive package with a choice of one of the following games: ACC Dr Pepper Championship Game in Tampa, The DP BIG 12 Championship Game in Arlington, TX or the SEC Championship Game in Atlanta, GA.

The experience includes round trip airfare and transportation for two, deluxe hotel accommodations for two nights, Dr. Pepper exclusive welcome reception, breakfast on Saturday and Sunday, exclusive pre-game party, two tickets to selected championship game, transportation to all planned events and a welcome gift.

If you find that you don’t have access to items this grand in scale, try to make your travel items that you do have access to more unique.  Let’s say you are auctioning off a two night stay in a luxurious hotel, try contacting the hotel to see if there is anything that they can do to make the stay more exclusive. This might include a private dinner that is personally prepared by the in-house chef, complimentary bottles of wine/champagne, or a complimentary service at the hotel spa.  Find out what is available in proximity to the hotel such as horse stables and maybe add free riding lessons to the stay. There are endless possibilities when trying to make travel items unique.

Although we are always thankful for whatever we can get our hands on when it comes to donated items, a little extra effort can go a long way from making an everyday travel item into a truly unique experience that can drive the bidding price up.