The second annual online auction to benefit arts education at Place des Arts hauled in $9,002 last week.
Organizers of the two-week fundraiser for the Coquitlam arts centre had initially set a goal of $8,500; however, that number was bumped up to $10,000 half way through.
Executive director Joan McCauley said the centre hiked last year’s target mid-way, too, from $5,000 and managed to bring in $8,300.
“I always think we need to push it and I like to extend the goal,” she said. “The more that we raise, the more we provide for the arts.”
McCauley said she anticipates the total to go up more with more donations trickling in from auction bidders who were unable to secure prizes. Visit placedesarts.ca.
Meanwhile, plans are already underway for the third edition of the online auction, in 2018. “We’ve got a good relationship with our donors and it’s a very efficient way to raise money,” McCauley said noting 98% of the cash raised went to the intended goal rather than staffing costs. “We want to thank our supporters who participated. Without them, we wouldn’t be able to provide.”
Among the items on the virtual block was a two-night stay on the Water’s Edge Resort in Ucluelet.
