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