🌟 Share Your Generosity—Donate to the MSAE25 Silent Auction!

Posted By: Mandi J. VanOoteghem Announcements, Blog,

Each year, MSAE’s Silent Auction adds an extra spark of fun and fellowship to our Annual Conference—and it’s all thanks to your generosity! This year's Silent Auction supports two incredible causes: the Kevin A. Kelly Scholarship Fund, which helps advance professional development for association professionals, and this year’s featured charity, Project Feed the Kids.

How You Can Help

We’re now accepting unique and creative donations for the 2025 Silent Auction! Your contribution—large or small—helps strengthen our community, invest in future leaders, and bring joy to conference attendees.

Need inspiration? Here are a few ideas to get you started:

  • Professional & Industry Items: Meeting registrations, books, surveys, or products from your field

  • Experiential Gifts: Hotel stays, spa days, golf, skiing, concert, or theater tickets

  • Getaway & Travel: Airline vouchers, Michigan Flyer tickets, gas cards

  • Local Flavor: Regional gift baskets, restaurant certificates, or artisan goods

  • Everyday Delights: Apparel, jewelry, accessories, or wellness items

✨ Bonus for Exhibitors: Exhibitors at MSAE25 can display their Silent Auction items and bidding forms right at their booths—creating a fun, interactive way to connect with attendees!

Important Details
  • Donation Deadline: Friday, November 21, 2025

  • Gift Validity: Certificates should begin December 8, 2025, and remain valid for at least one year

  • How to Donate:

    1. View the Donation Form to prepare your submission.

    2. Submit your completed donation information via our online collector (one form per item, please).

Why It Matters

Every bid placed during the Silent Auction fuels MSAE’s mission to build leadership, strengthen associations, and transform impact. Your contribution not only supports the next generation of association professionals—it also uplifts Michigan families through Project Feed the Kids.

So go ahead—get creative, get generous, and help make this year’s Silent Auction our most inspiring yet.

Submit your donation today and be part of the impact! The donation form is located here.