Charity Auction

Let me guess: you want the unusual items for the auction will benefit his charity, but has "connections". How can we improve the chances to get a donation?

If you are not afraid to go and is already committed to spending some time on the computer, use your location to turn a advantage of cold to a warmer one. Sometimes knowing about a possible donation is simply being in the right place at the right time.

Here's an example.

I love the band Pink Martini in Portland and do everything possible to assist the group's annual performance almost in the Washington DC area.

In the last two years, during their concert at Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts, Thomas Lauderdale (founder of the band) always introduces Pansy Chang (player cello) saying (to paraphrase), "And directly from Wolftrap Elementary, we have the talent Pansy Chang!" Based on your comment, I'm guessing that attended Thought school in Wolftrap Elementary School in Vienna, Virginia.

If someone in the night crowd was in a charity auction committee in the Vienna area (and I bet there were at least eight people), which should have taken that comment to heart. They now share a connection with the thinking through their position.

If I was looking for donations of auction, I have come to Pansy and the band immediately after the performance by sending a note racks through security.

"I'm here with eight people, and we're all fans, I wrote:" As Thought, my children go to school in Vienna. Our school has auction in March, and I'm asking if there was thinking to make a donation to support his old stomping grounds. Love to have a CD collection of Pink Martini and an IOU that will allow the winner of the auction to meet the band for photos backstage during the performance of CC follows wherever. I assure that the eight of us here tonight will bid on that subject! "

If you receive a rejection, no big deal. On the other hand, might get a donation really nice!

Let's look at some pointers as to where you can find a "place of connection" with someone of note.

1. Remember that when the cities mentioned in the television interviews.

If you watch TV, it's not uncommon to hear a celebrity or a person of interest tell their personal story in an interview on a talk show. If they mention they are from a place near you, keep in the back of his mind and follow later with a donation request.

2. Note places contained in written publications.

Keep your ears and eyes open when reading articles in magazines.

For example, by listening to people talk at an event for the organization and then read a random article in a magazine, I learned of three people living in Annapolis, MD, who served as drivers of national television for television shows that are currently pending. However, many charities Annapolis to even know that I speak of these recognizable faces live in your backyard.

How easy would be to ask for a lunch with one of the presenters television, if only the charity knew these guys existed! Two of the hosts have lived in Annapolis for many years, so surely have connections to a church, school, or some social group, a charity volunteer could also have a tie.

3. Browse by research IMDB their favorite celebrities.

IMDB, The Internet Movie Database, lists of important information about celebrities and their lives. Take time to make some research on their favorite celebrities, and find out who you share a connection with the cause of where you live. Objectives and it is likely that you could come and share history not for profit. IMDB lets you have a 14-day free subscription to their "Pro" version which enables you to see the manager and celebrity agent you can send a message.

4. Exit, meet others, and being talkative.

For kicks, I signed up last year to participate in a walk social bike in Miami. Over the course of the walk, which started a conversation with a man on a bicycle near me. I heard he was the eldest son of the mayor of the town!

Connections can be made in unusual ways. Working for those who attract attention, and are confident that some will become donations charity auction.

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