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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]An auction is tremendous work. Not an early step.[/quote] Yes. [b]DO NOT EVEN CONSIDER AN AUCTION [/b]. I've worked in fundraising for years, some of it with schools, and auctions are a giant PITA. Beyond just getting good donated and auctioning them off (generally a logistical hassle even in the best case scenario), there are very specific IRS reporting requirements. If you don't have someone knowledgeable and experienced with this record keeping, you open yourself (and your donors!) up to potential IRS problems. Auctions, galas, etc., always cost far more then you think they will. When all is said and done, you would be shocked at how many lose money. Avoid them, especially for a new PTO. [/quote]
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