✔ No upfront cost — you only pay if the trip sells
✔ Low opening bids that feel accessible to real donors
✔ Done-for-you auction materials
✔ Personal support from real people
✔ We handle winner fulfillment
✔ Zero financial risk
Vacation Fundraising helps schools and nonprofits add exciting, donor-loved vacation packages to their auctions - with zero upfront cost, full support, and zero risk if they don't sell.
Raise More at Your Next Fundraiser -
Raise More at Your Next Fundraiser -
Risk-Free Vacation Packages for non-profit, school, and community fundraising auctions
Without Spending a Dollar or Adding More to Your Plate
Jamie W.
School Fundraiser
Such a great team! Very helpful and they had such amazing trip opportunities. The best part is you're giving back!
Juanae B.
Charity Golf Outing
Our guests loved the location options, and I loved the easy set-up! We'll definitely be back next year!
Yes, It Really Works
You stay focused on your mission.
We handle the vacation.
After the event, we take care of everything related to the trip:
✔ Communicating with winning bidders
✔ Answering questions
✔ Managing booking timelines
✔ Providing ongoing support
(You Can Focus On Your Event)
We Handle the Rest
Step 5
If it doesn’t sell?
You owe nothing. We take it back.
When the package sells:
✔ The winning bid is a donation to your organization
✔ You keep the fundraising portion of the proceeds
✔ There’s no upfront payment
(You Shine)
Your Event Happens
Step 4
No complicated strategies. Just what works.
Vacation packages naturally attract attention when positioned clearly and priced to feel doable.
We share simple guidance on:
✔ Suggested opening bids
✔ How to talk about the trip with confidence
✔ When (and how often) to highlight it
(Without Extra Work)
Promote It Like a Pro
Step 3
You simply drop it into your auction—live, silent, or online.
Once you’ve chosen your package, we provide everything you need to list it professionally:
✔ Ready-to-use bid sheets
✔ Donor-friendly descriptions
✔ Clear expectation language
✔ Optional promo coy for emails or social posts
(We Make It Easy)
Add It to Your Auction
STEP 2
You’re never guessing—we help you choose with confidence.
You'll select one or more vacation packages that fit your audience, event type and fundraising goals.
Not sure what will work best? That’s where we come in.
We guide you toward options with:
✔ Proven donor appeal
✔ Accessible opening bids
✔ Clear, easy-to-explain details
(We Help You)
Choose the Right Package
Step 1
How it works
Fundraising is complicated enough.
Adding Vacation Fundraising isn't.
Support is the difference between stress and confidence
Most event coordinators aren’t professional fundraisers—and they shouldn’t have to be. We provide:
✔ White glove service
✔ pre-, in- and post-event customer assistance
✔ Stress-free donation collection
Personal Support Changes Everything
Donors can bid with confidence
We emphasize transparency so donors know exactly what they’re bidding on before bidding. That clarity:
✔ Reduces post-event questions
✔ Prevents misunderstandings
✔ Protects your organization’s reputation
Clear Expectations Build Donor Trust
Committees can confidently say yes
Traditional travel auctions often require large upfront buy-ins.
Our model removes that pressure:
✔ No upfront cost
✔ No inventory risk
✔ No financial downside
Zero Risk Makes Decisions Easier
More bidders create better energy
High opening bids stop people before they start.
We guide organizations toward bid ranges that:
✔ Signal real value
✔ Feel doable to more bidders
✔ Encourage early momentum
Low Opening Bids Invite Participation
That balance drives participation
Trips spark imagination and excitement in a way gift baskets often don’t.
Our packages are designed to feel:
✔ Aspirational, but attainable
✔ Fun, not intimidating
✔ Special, without feeling exclusive
Vacation Experiences Spark Emotion — Without Pressure
Vacation Fundraising packages have helped events raise meaningful additional funds—often becoming one of the most engaging items in the auction.
This works because it’s built around how real people actually bid, give, and show up at fundraising events—not hype or unrealistic promises.
(Backed by Experience)
Why This Works
Support is the difference between stress and confidence
Most event coordinators aren’t professional fundraisers—and they shouldn’t have to be. We provide:
✔ White glove service
✔ pre-, in- and post-event customer assistance
✔ Stress-free donation collection
Personal Support Changes Everything
Donors can bid with confidence
We emphasize transparency so donors know exactly what they’re bidding on before bidding. That clarity:
✔ Reduces post-event questions
✔ Prevents misunderstandings
✔ Protects your organization’s reputation
Clear Expectations Build Donor Trust
Committees can confidently say yes
Traditional travel auctions often require large upfront buy-ins. Our model removes that pressure:
✔ No upfront cost
✔ No inventory risk
✔ No financial downside
Zero Risk Makes Decisions Easier
More bidders create better energy
High opening bids stop people before they start.
We guide organizations toward bid ranges that:
✔ Signal real value
✔ Feel doable to more bidders
✔ Encourage early momentum
Low Opening Bids Invite Participation
That balance drives participation
Trips spark imagination and excitement in a way gift baskets often don’t. Our packages are designed to feel:
✔ Aspirational, but attainable
✔ Fun, not intimidating
✔ Special, without feeling exclusive
Vacation Packages Spark Emotion
(Backed by Experience)
Why This Works
“It was such an easy and fun process. We traveled to Cancun and it was AMAZING! The team at Vacation Fundraising was so helpful and helped us every step of the way.”
- Kelley V., trip winner
“We raised an additional $5,625.00 with your fundraising efforts! I’ve already told the team the next event Vacation Fundraising is coming back.”
- Shauna M., Event Coordinator
Clear expectations create great partnerships.
✔ You want guaranteed revenue
✔ You don’t want to clearly communicate trip details
✔ You won’t promote your auction items at all
This may not be the right fit if:
You’ll especially love this if you want fundraising to feel professional, clear, and manageable.
✔ A school, PTO, or PTA
✔ A nonprofit hosting an auction or gala
✔ A volunteer event coordinator
✔ A board or development leader
✔ Someone burned by upfront vendor fees
Vacation Fundraising is a great fit if you are:
Who is this for?
Full trip fulfillment with winning bidders
Personal support from a small, hands-on team
Done-for-you auction materials
Zero upfront cost and zero financial risk
Curated vacation auction packages across 100+ U.S. and global destinations
Everything we provide is board-appropriate, donor-transparent, and designed to protect your organization’s reputation.
What's Included
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Standard eligibility, booking timelines, and flexibility requirements apply and are clearly communicated upfront.
Are there restrictions?
No. Winning bids are treated as donations.
Are donations refundable?
Vacation Fundraising works directly with the winning bidder.
Who handles booking and questions?
No. There are no timeshare obligations.
Are there timeshare presentations?
No. These are hotel-only experiences. Airfare, taxes, and resort fees are the responsibility of the traveler.
Does the trip include airfare?
The winning bid is a donation to your organization. As a thank-you, the bidder receives a complimentary hotel voucher.
What happens when a package sells?
Yes, you only pay if the package sells.
Is there really no upfront cost?
Our Story- Why We Built Vacation Fundraising This Way
Vacation Fundraising was created with a simple belief: fundraising should feel supportive—not stressful.
In 2024, it entered a new chapter as a family-run, purpose-driven business focused on clarity, care, and real support for the people behind the fundraiser.
We’ve been volunteers. Parents. Supporters of nonprofit causes.
We understand the pressure event coordinators carry—and we built this to make things easier, safer, and more successful.
✔ Every fundraiser matters.
✔ Every event deserves support.
✔ Every vacation package is part of something bigger.
“I was nervous going into our event, but I felt supported the entire way.”
— First-time event coordinator
SEE if vacation Fundraising is a fit for your Event →
If you want a smarter, lower-risk way to elevate your auction, we’d love to talk.
