About the Silent Auction
The IFMA Education Foundation holds its Annual Silent Auction during IFMA’s Presidents Conference. We ask your help in providing donations for the Auction in order for this event to be as successful as possible! This is the Foundation’s largest fundraiser and a substantial amount of funds are raised through this Auction.
Please help by making a donation and show your support of the next generation of foodservice leaders! Donating a gift to the Foundation for display in the Silent Auction is a wonderful way to showcase your company’s quality products and services. In addition to generating funds for the Foundation, your generous auction donation will provide your company with advertising and exposure.
All donations need to be accompanied by a completed In-Kind Donation Form (below) and must be submitted with the item(s) by October 4, 2019. This event will not be successful without your help. Thank you for your willingness to get involved and help make a difference!
Suggested Donations
Gift Baskets & Gift Cards
Product Gift Baskets
Restaurants
Electronics
Grocery Stores
Specialty stores
Wine
Chocolate
Sports
Tickets
Professional Sporting events
Collegiate Events
Concert /Shows
Skybox Tickets
Travel & Leisure
Hotel Certificates
Airline tickets
Resort stays
Timeshares
Vacation home stays
Bed & Breakfast
Fishing trips
Golf with a celebrity-Pro
Miscellaneous
iPad/Apple Watch
Cooking classes
Decorating
Breakfast/lunch with local celebrities
Unique – Once in a Lifetime
Sous Chef for a day in your favorite restaurant
DJ for a Day
Tour television studios
Backstage passes to popular performance
Ryder Cup or Masters Tickets
Private meal with celebrity or well-known chef
On the sidelines or the bench of your favorite team/sport
Autographed memorabilia
This is just a sampling of possible donation items and no donation is too small. The Foundation is always open to additional opportunities. Please use your imagination and create a wonderful donation to help the future of our industry! Thank you, in advance, for your generosity!
Auction In-Kind Donation Form
Please complete this form below and include an electronic photo of the item.
Include you name/contact information when shipping the item(s) to:
- IFMA, 180 North Stetson, Suite 850, Chicago, IL 60601
- Attn: Jill Johnstone (Silent Auction)
Items need to be received at IFMA by October 4, 2019 (if your item is heavy or large, you may choose to send directly to winning bidder following the auction). For any additional questions, contact: jill@ifmaworld.com
**Donations are tax deductible as allowed by law**