Thank you for supporting our school, students, and community by donating to the auction! It takes the generosity, resources, time and skills of many people working together to make the auction a success. Below are a variety of ways to get involved.

SPONSORSHIP: Becoming an event sponsor is a great way to showcase your business or family’s support of The Little School. Sponsorship helps offset costs so more of the money raised goes directly to our goals. Learn more about sponsorship opportunities in the "Sponsorship" tab above.

ITEMS & EXPERIENCES: Donating items and experiences is just one of many ways to support the TLS auction. We are looking for donation items at all price points and across all interests. Donation to the auction catalog will be accepted until March 7, 2025. All proceeds raised from bidding benefit The Little School.

Here are a few ideas of the of items we are looking for this year!

Getaways

• Hotel Nights

• AirfareTravel vouchers (purchased through cash or miles/points. Unfortunately, we cannot accept miles/points directly)

• Vacation homes and Time Shares

Uniquely TLS

• Host a get-together such as a Dinner, Pizza Party, etc. 

• Share a homemade food specialty - a cake, jam, chai, etc.

• Got Talent?– Lead a snowboarding, sewing, skiing, music, horse riding, etc. for adults or children.

Tickets

• Tickets to sporting events – UW Football, Storm, Seahawks, Sounders, Kraken, Mariners, OL Reign 

• Tickets to concerts – bands, dance, ballet, opera, comedy performances, theater, symphony

• Tickets to local festivals – art, film, jazz, etc.

• Tickets for kid/family experiences – lessons and classes, camps, amusement parks, museums 

Wine & Beverages

• A bottle or a case (all price points)

• Nonalcoholic specialty drink bottles 

Always Appreciated 

• Gift cards!

• Restaurant gift certificates, gifted memberships to local museums/zoos

• Spa certificates

• Jewelry

Something Else? Have a one-of-a-kind experience or item to share? We are excited to hear your idea. Please email at auction@thelittleschool.org. Please note that after all items are donated, the Auction Committee will often group items together in "packages" to be bid on. It is at the discretion of the Auction Committee to include and package items as seen fit.

VOLUNTEER: Auction team can use your help, big or small! Donating your time and skills is a significant way to contribute to the auction! Through volunteering you build connections, lighten the workload and become part of making this magical event and all it supports possible. Reach out to the auction team at auction@thelittleschool.org with your interests and availability.

PADDLE RAISE FOR FINANCIAL AID: As our commitment to access and belonging grows, so do our financial aid needs. This year, the school committed $1 million to financial aid. At the live event we call on our community to participate in the paddle raise for access and belonging. If you are unable to attend, show your support by donating online. All Contributions benefit financial aid and every dollar counts toward supporting our $1 million financial aid commitment each year.

Bonus: *Remember to check for employer matching benefits on all your donations (including in-kind item donations!).