Authors: How to Create Donation Baskets

Creating Baskets for Raffles & Silent Auctions

Sue Rosenfeld, author of On the Road for Travelball, shares her expertise on creating themed baskets to donate to organizations. Register by October 9!

Are you an author looking for ways to increase your book’s visibility? Interested in exploring an off-the-beaten-path marketing method? Have an organization that you’d like to donate to as an author?

Join us as we discuss the topic of creating themed baskets around your book for silent auction and raffle donations. With tips and hands-on experiences, we’ll explore this marketing tool for getting your book into the hands of more readers while also helping your favorite organization raise money.

About the presenter: In addition to her book, Sue has worked on hundreds of pieces for clients and editors with the successful publication of eNewsletters, articles, book chapter contributions, blog posts, website copy, and press releases. Sue was a member of Toastmasters International for more than 15 years, and thoroughly enjoys helping others through writing, consulting, coaching, and speaking.

Please bring an item (not your book) to donate to a “Local Authors” basket (reader theme) for the Friends Foundation 2024 Holiday Raffle that benefits the library.

Donation Ideas

Tools and accessories: bookmarks, reader light, reader magnifying glass, drink coasters, blanket or throw, bookstand, book sleeve, highlighting and annotating tools, pen and highlighter attachable holders, kindle hand strap, headphones for audiobooks, reading tracker pads or notecards

Gift cards: bookstore, favorite coffee shop

Literary fun: festival tickets, puzzle

Food gifts: chocolate, favorite reding snack

Themed items (author, book, reading, or library): mug or tumbler, tote bag, postcards, pillow, blanket or throw, socks, lapel pins, refrigerator magnets, tea sampler, trivia book or cards, holiday ornaments

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