Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic School Auction is the largest fundraiser of the year, making it among the most significant contributors to the school’s operating budget. The Auction is sponsored and lead by the Parent Organization and supported by the OLG community.
Learn more about the Annual School Auction
Family Procurement Requirements
Every enrolled OLG family is required to do at least ONE of the following:
- Make a cash donation of $200: 2026 procurement cash donation link
OR
- Procure donation item/service/sponsorship valued at a minimum of $200 retail: Enter your intention to donate
Donation Deadlines
2025-26 SY Deadline: Cash or Intent to donate are due December 1, 2025
- Cash donations: Many of our vendors require down payments in the fall. We also use cash donations to put together special auction items for well-rounded offerings.
- Item donations: With the many items offered, your on-time procurement ensures we can offer a variety of auction items. Every item must be logged into our auction system before we can categorize, bundle, market or print. Deadlines also help us keep on top of a very busy planning schedule and keep the team focused.
Guidelines on Donating an Item
Please Ask Yourself……‘Would I buy this item’? Donated items must be new, in their original box and in working condition. For certificates, redemption must be available for a minimum of one year from the event date (ie, good through March 1, 2027) – when in doubt, contact the OLG Auction Chairs regarding your donated item(s).
Suggested Procurement Items:
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- One-of-a-kind family or couple’s experiences
- Sports and Camping Gear
- Electronics and Appliances
- Restaurant Gift Certificates
- A fine piece of jewelry
- Themed dinners in private homes
- Local professional or collegiate sports tickets or memorabilia
- Vacation homes
- Wine, wine tastings
- Brewery/spirits tour
- Sun Valley, San Juan Islands, Whistler, Lake Chelan, Hood Canal, Whidbey Island getaway
- Mexico and Hawaii condos or homes
- Parent’s night out or weekend away – Seattle, San Francisco, Napa
- Local theatre or shopping packages, ballet tickets, 5th Avenue
- Sports Clinics or camps; any element of celebrity a bonus
- Concert tickets
Many volunteer opportunities exist (both large and small and many that can be done from home!) Find volunteer opportunities HERE, or contact the Auction Chairs. Thank you for your thoughtfulness and understanding during our procurement process and for your direct support in making the Auction a true success.
Questions? olg.auction.chair@gmail.com
