Benefit Your Favorite Nonprofit - DONATE TODAY! Auctions in August 2025

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Since its inception in 2008, Auctions in August has raised $1.6 million for hundreds of nonprofits. Thank you so much for participating!

AIA Guidelines

Who Can Benefit
Donors choose which organization will receive the funds from their donated item. For an organization to be eligible, it must either be a registered 501(c)(3) or operate under the umbrella of a registered 501(c)(3).

How To Donate
To donate an item or several items, fill out the Auction Item Donation Form. Donations will be accepted on June 23-July 26, 2025. When a donor fills out the donation form, they may choose the nonprofit to receive the proceeds from the sale of each of their donated specific item(s). The designated nonprofit’s information must be filled out completely on the Auction Item Donation Form to ensure the timely disbursement of the item. The selected nonprofit must be a registered 501(c)(3) or operate under the umbrella of a registered 501(c)(3).

Where To Donate
Drop off the item(s) at GCB’s Auction Center at 1817 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, LA 70005. Auction Center hours are as follows, beginning June 23: 9am-4pm, Monday through Friday. We will only accept 1,000 items for the auction this year.

Donation Drop Off Instructions
\When dropping off your item(s), please bring with you the item number(s) you receive via email after submitting the donation form(s) online. Once we receive the item(s) and the form(s), the AIA staff will photograph the item(s) and prepare them for the auction.

Donation Deadline
All items and donation forms must be submitted by no later than July 26, 2025.
Nonprofit Letter For Supporters
Share our nonprofit letter with your supporters to encourage them to participate in AIA and benefit your nonprofit. Download the nonprofit letter. 

What Can Be Donated
Some of the most popular items in recent years have been gift cards and certificates for restaurants, business services, experiences, etc., high-value sports memorabilia, tickets to local events, jewelry, artwork, gift baskets, wine, home décor, electronics, and more. Items must be in new condition. The AIA staff reserves the right to turn down any items that may not fit the spirit of this particular auction.

What Should Not Be Donated
Items donated should be in new condition. We cannot accept used clothing, raffle or lottery tickets, complimentary (“comp”) cards for restaurants, antiques in poor condition, or expired food products. The AIA staff reserves the right to turn down any items that may not fit the spirit of this particular auction.

Value of Items
Tangible item(s) must meet a minimum or combined value of $100. Intangible items (i.e. vacation rentals, business services, gift cards, etc.) must be valued at $50 or higher. For intangible items, please provide a certificate or letter stating how items/services can be collected/redeemed and the expiration date if applicable.

Minimum Bid
The minimum bid is determined on a sliding scale based on the item’s value. WE STRONGLY DISCOURAGE mandatory minimum bids set by donors, as this typically leads to lower bidding and is not in the spirit of the auction. If a mandatory minimum bid set by the donor is considered absolutely necessary, it cannot exceed 50% of the value of the item. Mandatory minimum bids must also be approved by the AIA staff.

Bidding
When someone bids on an item, that is a commitment to purchase that item if the bids do not go any higher. If someone drives up the bid on an item and then refuses to purchase it, that may cause other bidders to stop bidding, and the nonprofit will not receive the full benefit. Do not bid on an item if you do not intend to follow through with the purchase if you are deemed the winner.

Winning Bids
Winners are responsible for payment via credit card before pickup. Items should be picked up September 3-13, 2025, at the Auction Center (1817 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 70005). No other form of payment will be accepted besides credit card. Cost of shipping item(s) is the responsibility of the winning bidder if applicable after payment is received.

Unsold Items
All unsold items must be collected immediately by the donor upon the conclusion of Auctions in August.

Where Items Are Auctioned
All items will be posted on AUCTIONSINAUGUST.COM August 1-28, 2025.

Benefit Your Favorite Nonprofit - DONATE TODAY! Auctions in August 2025