Donor Benefits

Donations are gratefully accepted throughout the year. If you have something to donate to the 2009 WVIZ/PBS Televised Auction, please contact the Auction Office at 216-916-6154 or by email.

The WVIZ/PBS Annual Televised Auction cannot exist without the support of area businesses and private individuals. There are many benefits associated with participating in the annual event. The WVIZ/PBS Televised Auction will:

* Deliver your message to viewers in 17 counties, including viewers in Cleveland and Akron.
* Reach potential customers who live, work and shop in your neighborhood.
* Showcase your product or service on TV.
* Associate you and your business with the quality public television brand.
* Offer a tax deduction.

The more valuable your donation, the more on-air promotion and visibility your company will receive.

DONATION OF ITEMS VALUED FROM $100-$499:
* Your item is shown and described on the air.
* Your company name is mentioned twice.

FEATURE BOARD DONATIONS (ITEMS VALUED FROM $500-$999):
* Your item is spotlighted in a pre-produced television spot.
* Your item is featured on the WVIZ/PBS website.

BIG BOARD DONATIONS (ITEMS VALUED FROM $1,000 AND ABOVE):
* Your item is showcased in a pre-produced on-the-air television spot.
* Your item is presented 2 times for an item valued at $1,000. One additional on-air exposure will be offered for each additional $500 increase in donor value. For donations valued over $10,000 special benefits apply.  Contact the Auction Office for information.
* Your item is featured on the WVIZ/PBS website, including a link to your company’s website.
* Your item receives print promotion.

ART, ANTIQUES AND COLLECTIBLES:
* In addition to general merchandise and gift certificates, the WVIZ/PBS Televised Auction is a showcase for art, antiques and collectibles.  Your donations are gratefully accepted.  The on-air presentation is handled by experts in the field.

CORPORATE CORNER (CASH DONATIONS OF $300 OR MORE):
* Cash donations of $300 or more receive special on-air acknowledgement.
* Your logo and copy about your company is presented.

Good Sellers

Food/Beverage – Certificates for anything related to food, including groceries or food products. Wine and beer also sell well.
Sports/Entertainment – tickets to local sporting events (especially those tickets to sold out games!), restaurant certificates, tickets to special events, theater tickets, etc.
Outdoor Sports – camping equipment, bicycles, sports equipment, canoes, skis etc.
Travel – weekend getaway packages, hotel nights, car rental, luggage, travel accessories, etc.
Electronic – audio and video equipment, computers, phones, cameras, etc.
Garden - lawn care products, lawn mowers, edgers, snow blowers, lawn care services, etc.
Household Appliances – food processors, grills, microwave ovens, small kitchen appliances, vacuums etc.
Large Appliances – refrigerators, stoves, washers, dryers, etc.
Jewelry – watches, rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, etc.
Antiques
Collectibles

Unacceptable Items

Damaged Items
Floor Samples
Used Merchandise
Hard Liquor
Perishables (can offer the donor the option to provide a certificate)
Firearms
Pets
Furs