For Big Money Fundraisers: Complete Wine Tree Collection Prize

Here are some great tips to make sure your party is a success for your charity, while still keeping things fun and exciting.

• Since your target winner will probably know a little something about wine, request that donations be above a certain price point. Word your request as "Please contribute bottles that are over $20," or whatever price you decide.
• Ask the donors to provide you with tasting notes and a price point for each bottle. Consider compiling the info into a book for people to browse through at the event and entice them into a bid.
• Think about how you are going to display the wine at the event. A table display of all or some of the bottles and a wine information sheet or booklet is a must. You could set up a couple of wooden wine crates on end and hang grapes (real or nice fake grapes) from the slats. A garland of fruit and flowers on a bed of leaves along the front of the table is very Tuscan and inviting. Check out a few winery or wine store photos online for inspiration!
• To beef up your prize, consider adding donated accoutrement such as wine openers, a wine book, wine charms, wine buckets, or a nice wine rack, which will enhance your auction or raffle display.