2023 Booksin Silent Auction
The Silent Auction will be held virtually starting Monday, October 9, 2023 and live at our Walkathon event on Saturday, October 14, 2023. Walkathon is Booksin's biggest event and our primary fundraiser for the year. Our auction typically makes up 10-15% of the overall revenue for the event.
In addition to making a Silent Auction Donation, you can also become a Walkathon Sponsor, which includes your company logo on the back of a Walkathon T-shirt. Learn more about sponsorship.
How to Donate
All donations are due by Friday, September 22, 2023
Complete the online donation form (preferable) or complete a paper copy and deliver with your donation.
Drop Off (preferable) or Mail Your Donation. Please label your donation including your name, your company name (if applicable), email address, and value of the items with your donation.
Drop Off Donations (Preferable):
Booksin School Office
1590 Dry Creek Road
San Jose, CA, 95125
(Drop off donations accepted weekdays from 8:00 - 4:30 pm)
Mail Donations to:
BESCA
Attn: Auction team
PO Box 8539
San Jose, CA 95125
Questions? Contact auction@mybesca.com.
Donation Ideas for Businesses
Gift Cards
Tickets
Unique Experiences - wine tasting, overnight stays, VIP events, etc.
Products or Services
Tickets to Sporting Events
Donation Ideas for Businesses
Gift Cards
Tickets
Unique Experiences - wine tasting, overnight stays, VIP events, etc.
Products or Services
Tickets to Sporting Events
Donation Ideas for Families
Gift Cards & Tickets
Have gift cards at home you haven’t used? Tickets to an event? Unused toys? These all make great auction items!
Vacation Homes, Sports Tickets, & Electronics
Have a second home you could donate for a weekend or a week? Tickets to Warriors or Sharks games? Electronics you haven’t used? These items are really popular at the auction, and we are happy to take whatever you have to donate!
Unique Experiences
Know a great winery? Been on a unique experience? Ask the business if they're willing to donate to help our school!
Children's Activities & Experiences
Tickets for an aquarium, zoo, amusement park, etc. or lessons/classes for kids are always popular at the auction. Childcare and camps are also a favorite for parents!
Need more ideas? Check out some of the items that have been donated in the past.
Bikes, children's or adults
Wine (individual bottles or cases)
Sporting goods
Art
Services, including handyman, photography, attorney, plumbing gift wrapping, organizing, etc.
All donations are tax deductible to the extent allowable by law. BESCA is a California 501(c)3 Non-Profit Organization: Tax ID #23-7399164