Silent Auction
Silent Auction at Annual Conference & Expo
One of the most popular (and largest) fundraisers for the Foundation is our Silent Auction each year at ALA’s Annual Conference & Expo. Members and business partners love participating in this event each year.
In 2025, the Silent Auction will open on May 12 and conclude on May 22 at 1 p.m. Central. While the auction will be run in conjunction with the 2025 Annual Conference & Expo in Nashville, it is entirely virtual. Anyone will be able to browse the catalog of items available and submit a bid from anywhere using any device that has internet access. Check back here in May for the link to the auction!
Donate to the Silent AuctionA great way to support the Foundation is by donating an item or professional service to the Silent Auction. The Foundation encourages anyone from chapters, business partners and members wishing to support the Foundation's mission to donate items such as:
Webinar access or subscriptions
Leadership and professional development workshops for groups (chapters or law firms) or individuals
Coaching/training sessions
Personal items like jewelry, luggage, etc.
Artwork
Electronics and personal tech gadgets
Gift cards
Items that represent your city or state
(NOTE: In light of various shipping restrictions, no alcoholic beverages, please.)
We will begin accepting donations on March 19. Each prospective donor must fill out a donation form by May 5 with a description of the item or professional service, along with a photo or scanned image of the item. The donor will hold the item until the conclusion of the silent auction and then send the item directly to the auction winner using the details provided by the Foundation. This process is the same for any individual, chapter or business partner who wishes to donate.
Questions About the Silent Auction?
If you have any questions about how the Foundation’s Silent Auction works or are interested in donating, reach us at [email protected].
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