A brief schedule of all known benefit auctions and charity fundraisers being held throughout the Triangle, North Carolina area is listed on this site under the top menu item “Schedule of Triangle Benefit Events.” If you’d also like your event listed in more detail on this page, contact Susan Deitz at 919-454-5150 or email spotlightbenefitauctions@gmail.com.
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25th Annual Heart Ball Sat March 5
January 7th, 2011TRIANGLE HEART BALL
Where:
Raleigh Convention Center
500 West Salisbury Street
Raleigh, North Carolina, 27601
Link to Map
The 26th Annual Triangle Heart Ball is the premier social event in the Triangle, that supports the American Heart Association’s mission related activities. Join us Saturday, March 5, 2011 for a one of a kind black-tie affair in celebration of life. With over 500 guests representing the Triangle’s top business, medical, civic and social leaders, this evening is not to be missed.
We appreciate the generosity of our corporate and community partners who support the Triangle Heart Ball, enabling the advancement of groundbreaking medical research and lifesaving knowledge for the Triangle community.
We appreciate the generosity of our corporate and community partners who support the Triangle Heart Ball, enabling the advancement of groundbreaking medical research and lifesaving knowledge for the Triangle community.
Please visit www.heart.org/TriangleNCHeartBall and enjoy browsing the great live auction selections listed. Thank you for helping the American Heart Association provide life-saving funds for research, education programs, and awarness.
This year’s 2010 Heart Ball Chairman is David Strong, President, Rex Healthcare
Toast to the Triangle March 6th 6-8:30p
January 7th, 2011
Put the champagne on ice… preparations for the 26th annual A Toast to the Triangle are in full swing…
Sunday, March 6, 2011
A Toast to the Triangle
Now in its 26th year, A Toast to the Triangle™ is Tammy Lynn Center’s premier fundraising event. Restaurants, beverage purveyors, in-kind donors, auction and raffle donors, and financial sponsors all team up to provide over 1,300 guests with an exciting evening of food, drinks, and friendly competition.
Vote for your favorite restaurant in the People’s Choice Award. Bid on any number of exciting packages in the Silent Auction. Out-bid your friends in the Live Auction. And purchase Raffle tickets for your chance to win!
Cocktail attire suggested.
6:00 – 8:30 pm Tickets: $100 each NC State University McKimmon Center
A great night for a great cause -
helping children and adults with special needs.
helping children and adults with special needs.
1st Annual Share to Care Fundraiser March 5th 7-11p
January 7th, 2011Share To Care
Be a part of the First Annual Share to Care Event to support Guiding Lights on March 5th from 7-11 at the North Raleigh Hilton. This nonprofit provides comprehensive support for a caregiver center for family and professional caregiving in the Triangle.
This kick-off event will include a Silent Auction and various notable entertainment leading up to live music from one of Raleigh’s most popular cover bands, The Party Nuts. Heavy hors d’oeuvres will be served with multiple cash bars for your convenience.
The Share to Care Event invites sponsorships from corporations and community organizations. Funding for Guiding Lights will assist to offer its valuable programs and services free to the caregiving community.
Please visit our website for more information and to purchase your tickets TODAY!
http://www.guidinglightsnc.org
Spotlight Benefit Auctions
March 1st, 2010
Thanks to the many non-profits that have taken part in our 1st year of advertising your Fundraising Events on our website.
There have been many unique venues that have raised funds for many deserving organizations. We have experienced casinos, boutiques and fashion shows, Big Galas, small personal jazz events, Dogs, motorcycles, horses, cats…but the people and their causes are the most special.
One avenue that has not been challenged is the auctioning of Real Estate to benefit your charity. If you know of a donation of Land, Homes, Cars, etc that could provide funds to your cause, we can assist you. Review this idea with your board, your church, your friends and family and see what happens. Check out our website at www.triangleestateservices.com
Spotlight Benefit Auctions is available to assist you with your event through Consulting, Event Planning, providing Auctioneers for the Live or Silent Auction.
Give me a call at 919-454-5150 or e-mail me direct at susan@spotlightbenefitauctions.com
Check out some of the excitement that has happened over the past year!
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Happy Bidding…………..Susan Deitz
Make A Wish Foundation May 7 6-12a
February 28th, 2010
Join us on May 7, 2011 from 6-12am for an elegant evening of dinner, dancing, and live and silent auction. The purpose of our Gala is to celebrate wishes granted and raise money to grant even more magical wishes to deserving children in Eastern NC!Location: Marriott City Center Raleigh
500 Fayetteville Street
Raleigh, NC 27601
SPCA Fur Ball 2010 Sun Oct 3 6pm until
January 30th, 2010| Fur Ball 2010 The State Club, Park Alumni Center |
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The 15th SPCA Fur Ball, the most important night of the year for homeless pets in Wake County, is nearly here (Sunday, October 3, 2010 starting at 6:00 pm). Click here for driving directions. Fur Ball tickets are available at a cost of $125 per person ($80 of the $125 price is tax-deductible). A fabulous live and silent auction, heavy hors d’oeuvres, beer and wine, live music, and the most unstuffy black tie event of the season await you.
The 2010 Fur Ball returns to the elegant State Club, located in the Park Alumni Center on the NC State Centennial Campus. Recommended dress is “Black Tie Preferred.” A dark suit for gentlemen and cocktail dresses for ladies are perfectly acceptable. For event-related questions regarding the Fur Ball, contact SPCA Events Coordinator Paul White or call (919) 532-2082. |
Wine Gala fundraiser ~ Optimist Club of Chapel Hill June 10 7:30-9:30
January 17th, 2010
Join The Optimist Club of Chapel Hill for a wonderful evening of Fundraising. Enjoy prime rib, shrimp cocktail, and other hors d’oeuvres as well as distinctive cheeses and a selection of dozens of delightful wines at this exclusive wine tasting event!
Take a chance on a Raffle for a gourmet food and wine basket. Tickets available from any member of the Optimist Club of Chapel Hill or at the checkout at The Fresh Market at 1200-A Raleigh Road, in Chapel Hill. For further information or to order tickets contact Jim Casey at 919-967-8150 or e-mail him at farmerjc@aol.com.
All proceeds from tickets will support the work of The Optimist Club of Chapel Hill in their mission, “Bringing out the best in kids”.
Rockin’ for Charity May 22 Downtown Raleigh- Michael Franti 6-11 p
January 17th, 2010
Band Together NC annual charity concert, this year headlined by Michael Franti & Spearhead and benefitting StepUP Ministry. 6 PM – 11 PM outside Lincoln Theatre, 126 E. Cabarrus St., Raleigh, 27601.
Enjoy the funky and jazzy sounds of Michael Franti & Spearhead as the headlining act at this year’s Band Together 10th annual charity concert held at the Lincoln Theatre in downtown Raleigh on May 22.
The band is coming off of a successful tour with John Mayer and is known for energetic live shows and as advocates for peace and social justice. Also performing is American Idol finalist Anoop Desai; London-based band One eskimO that toured with Tori Amos; Chapel Hill’s The Old Ceremony; and a late-night after-show party with Holy Ghost Tent Revival, an ensemble from Greensboro that melds brass, banjo, guitar, bass, drums and keyboard to create joyous, toe-tapping music.
Band Together NC is a nonprofit organization that uses musical events to raise funds and awareness for select Triangle charities. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit StepUP Ministry, an interfaith nonprofit organization that teaches low-income and homeless people to become self-sufficient.
“This event is shaping up to be our biggest and best ever,” said Danny Rosin, president and co-founder of Band Together. “We have over 100 sponsors and are hoping to draw more than 3,500 attendees to the event to enjoy great music, a silent auction, raffle and, more importantly, do something powerful for the community.”
More than $300,000 has been raised so far this year, with Band Together generating $235,000 in pledges, StepUP matching with an additional $135,000 and various companies providing $79,000 in in-kind donations. Presenting sponsors for 2010 are Cargill, Hosted Solutions, S&A Cherokee and the A.J. Fletcher Foundation.
Tickets on sale at http://www.bandtogethernc.org/home/ $22 in advance or $25 day of show. Must be 21 or older. Cost $22 Advance $25 Day of Show