It’s has been a busy season for the Inspire Foundation!

It has been a busy season for the Inspire Foundation — with fundraising for a new school, our largest entirely virtual fundraising effort to date, and our first in-person theatre production in over a year, there was no short supply of excitement for us or for the community. As we transition to the next chapter of our work, we want to take a moment to celebrate the success of our reimagined annual fundraiser: the Inspire Virtual Auction.

To everyone who made this possible — from sponsors, to donors, to auction bidders, to volunteers, staff, and supporters — thank you. Fundraising during a pandemic is no easy feat, but because of your generosity and passion for Inspire, we made major progress this season.

Auction Highlights

AUCTION DOLLARS RAISED: $26,518
TOTAL NUMBER OF BIDS PLACED: 1,486
TOTAL NUMBER OF ITEMS AUCTIONED: 82
TOTAL DOLLARS DONATED TO FOUNDATION PROGRAMS: $3,650
NAMING OPPORTUNITIES SECURED DURING AUCTION: 10

A Thank You to Our Sponsors

To everyone who made this possible — from sponsors, to donors, to auction bidders, to volunteers, staff, and supporters — thank you. Fundraising during a pandemic is no easy feat, but because of your generosity and passion for Inspire, we made major progress this season. (See complete list above)

Consider donating auction items

We are already sourcing items for next year’s virtual auction, and we need your help to make this the largest one yet. Here are some things we’re looking for as we plan our next year of fundraising to build a new school and support our students and staff:

– Trips at Airbnb’s, vacation homes, or timeshare properties
– Tickets to concerts, live events, sports games, etc.
– New Jewelry and fashion accessories
– Artwork (completed or custom)
– Wine tastings and tours
– Beer tastings and tours
– Experiences and excursions for individuals, couples, and families
– Baked goods for the live auction

To donate an item, please contact Celeste Cramer, Development Director, at ccramer@inspirechico.org.

Become a Sponsor of the 2022 Neverland Ball

We are currently building out sponsorship levels and benefits for individuals and businesses who offer their support of our annual fundraiser. Benefits will include Naming Opportunities, marketing and promotion (digital and print), and much more, and we look forward to working with you! CHECK OUT THE SPONSORSHIPS HERE

It’s time for An Evening with Inspire!

Join Inspire School of Arts & Sciences for a live online event that will take you behind the curtain and show you the best of the best of the last 10 years of Inspire. An Evening with Inspire will stream to your screens via Facebook Live and YouTube Live on Friday, October 16 at 7:00 pm.

Attendees will enjoy student performances, robotics and science demonstrations, a behind-the-scenes look at productions and events, and more, all while learning what it looks like to support the next generation of do-ers, challenge-seekers, and creatives in the North State.

This is a student-led event and pledge drive benefiting the Inspire School of Arts & Sciences Foundation. Your tax deductible contributions to our work are greatly appreciated, and can be made at: www.InspirePledgeDrive.com or call (530) 999-2882 to make a donation over the phone.

This year, more than any other year, we need to raise funds for Inspire School of Arts & Sciences. The school has had several set backs in the past few years, such as the 2018 Camp Fire which affected Inspire more than any other school in Chico and the pandemic which is estimated to cost the school over $300,000. At the same time, the school has received a grant from the state for $10M but can not access it unless they match with $10M in the next few years.

 How to Participate:

• Subscribe the the Inspire School of Arts & Sciences YouTube Page
• RSVP “Going” to our Facebook event for updates and share with family and friends
• Tune in live to the Inspire School of Arts & Sciences Facebook page or YouTube channel on October 16 at 7:00pm and take a look into our world of learning, inspired.

Kick off our month of pledges the first 25 people who donate monthly will receive a Dutch Bros. gift card.

Donate now at www.InspirePledgeDrive.com