(Updated 2019)
Helping with a school, church, or community fundraising event and need creative ideas? Check out these 20 Gift Basket Ideas for Raffles and Silent Auctions.
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Baseball-Delight fans of this beloved sport with items such as balls, Cracker Jacks, a Mini Bat, packs of baseball cards, peanuts in shells, a Stadium Chair, and more.
Breakfast-Filled with coffee, country ham, jelly, muffin and pancake mix, sprinkles, syrup, and more this will be worth eating any time of day.
Camping-The outdoor lover will be drawn to a Camping Gift Basket filled from these 50 budget-friendly items.
Car Care-Anyone who takes pride in keeping their vehicle spotless will appreciate a basket stuffed with a Folding Trunk Organizer, an Interior Duster, Microfiber Cleaning Cloths, Shampoo, Wax
, a Wheel Brush, and more.
Chocolate-The ultimate in gift basket ideas for the sweet tooth. Here are 16 Things to Put in this delicious gift collection.
Emergency Essentials-A basket full of things that you may Need In An Emergency is worth every penny.
Family Game Night-Fill this gift basket with games such as Charades Party Game, Jenga, Phase 10 Card Game and Uno Card Games.
Ice Cream Sundae-Everything that is needed for a kicking ice cream sundae get together. Includes things such as candy toppings, caramel and chocolate sauce, ice cream cones, and sundae/float glasses (dollar stores usually have).
Gardening-These 29 Clever Things Under $25 will make for a “green” thumbs up for this gift basket.
Grilling-You will have the bidders circling with this one crammed with goodies such as a basting brush, Burger Press, Cookbook, Cooking Gloves, Digital Meat Thermometer, Grilling Basket, Heat Resistant Spatula,
Meat Tongs, and Spice Rub.
Mardi Gras-Nothing like a party in a basket with these 16 Things to put in your “Let The Good Times Roll” basket.
Movie-Great for fundraiser participants looking for an at home date night or family time. Here are some ideas for what to put in that Movie Gift Basket.
Seasonal-Celebrate the season with a gift basket for Winter, Spring, Summer, or Fall.
Spa-Always popular when filled with items such as bath salts, bubble bath, flip flops, a gel face mask, a loofah, lotion, and a robe.
Tailgating-Perfect for the sports enthusiast who love to gear up for the game. Have a look these 45 Things to Put in Tailgating Gift Baskets.
Other theme gift basket ideas to consider include craft supply, color-centered (I.E. all yellow, red, or purple), food-themed (i.e. Italian, Mexican), LEGO®, and Snow Play.
For great ways to package and wrap your gifts:
These are great ideas! I thought about having a bake sale in march for St. Baldrick’s. I thought about shaving my head to donate my hair but colored it las week. These are all great ideas!
How about an all green gift basket?
As a PTO member, I’m always looking for good ideas for our events! This is a great list to get started with!
Thanks for posting this at the Wonderful Wednesday Link Party!
Our school’s PTA loved doing baskets for Silent Auction items as fun fundraiser.