We'll be Shaking Our Shamrocks for St. John School's 38th annual auction on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Fremont Studios. We need your help to make our largest fundraiser a successful event! Last year, the auction raised over $500,000 for our school! All auction proceeds go directly to the St. John School operating budget. We ask that all St. John families play a role through donating and/or procuring items, volunteering your time, and attending the gala event. Read on for important details on procurement, FAQ's and an infographic to help you determine your donation style. Contact your auction team Karen, Kristen or Andrea, with questions at fundraising@st-johnschool.org.
What is Procurement?
Procurement is the acquisition of goods and/or services for auctioning online or at the live event. All families are encouraged to honor their tuition contract of $250 for donating or procuring items for the auction.
How do I Fulfill My $250 Auction Donation Commitment?
There are several ways to contribute to the auction and meet your $250 donation!
- Ask your favorite business(es) to donate an item or gift certificate to our auction. Ask them to complete a procurement form and submit it online or with this paper form. Remember to include your name as the procurer so you get recognized for the ask!
- Purchase an item to donate to the auction.
- Make a cash donation.
- If you're not sure how you would like to donate, consider your donation style. Take a look at the procurement infographic to help you get started.
What Should I Donate?
Here are a few ideas to get you going. These items have generally done very well in past auctions!
- Local Gift Cards (restaurants, coffee), Weekend or Week at Vacation Rental/Cabin, High-End Alcohol Packages, Family Friendly Items/Gift Cards (birthday party venues, game consoles, toy store gift cards, pet care), Experiences (wine tastings, sporting event tickets, concerts, theatre tickets).
- Procure an item or donate cash toward your Class Auction Package. Each class procures items and/or pools together money to create an amazing auction item! Contact your auction liaison for additional information and attend the Auction Q&A Meeting immediately following the PA meeting on 11/4 in Egan Hall at 8:30am.
- Donate bottles of wine to for our Wine Grab game at the auction. Please donate bottles valued at $25 or more.
- Cash Gifts are greatly appreciated. You can donate directly to the auction by visiting the Cash Donation page or sending a check to:
St John School, Attn: Auction
120 N. 79th Street
Seattle, WA 98103
How Do I Submit a Procurement Form?
- Simply complete the online procurement form by visiting the "Donate an Auction Item" page and then deliver your item(s) to the School Office or the Parish/Admin. building located west of the main school building. A procurement form must be completed online for all donated items. Please provide as much detail as possible, including fair market value, description, restrictions, expirations dates, and donor name(s).
Procuring a Donation from a Business
- Reaching out to businesses and friends to procure items is an excellent way to help support the auction. Please use this donation request letterto request a donation from your favorite business. You may also provide the business a paper procurement form for their convenience. Please remember to complete the online procurement form once you have received the business' donation details.
What is the Deadline to Turn in My Donation?
Please turn in your item(s) by no later than January 27, 2023. We need your items by this date so we can complete the auction catalog and have items professionally photographed. We will happily accept cash donations at any time up to and passed this date. Thank you.
Please note we are unable to accept homemade items, used items, percent-off coupons, software, or live animals/insects. Items valued at $25 or more are encouraged. Thank you.
