Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Falmouth Academy hold an annual auction?
The auction is Falmouth Academy’s largest fundraiser of the year. Proceeds, historically ranging from $48,000 to $76,000, benefit the Fund for Falmouth Academy, which provides critical support for everything we do here.
How many and what types of auction items are available?
Typically, you’ll find between 125 and 150 items, services, and experiences up for auction. These include 17 larger and unique live auction items, and another 130 items in the silent auction. In addition, there will be a galaxy of “Mission Critical Supplies” that you can pick from to help pay for specific materials and services like art supplies and field trip fees.
What is online bidding, and how do I do that?
Online bidding allows you to bid on auction items, track your progress, and see if you have been outbid -- all on your smartphone. We will be using online bidding for our silent and live auctions. Click here for more details on how to bid using your smartphone.
Can I invite friends or neighbors who may not be affiliated with FA?
Yes, we encourage you to invite guests. This event is a wonderful introduction to Falmouth Academy!
How do I pay for auction items?
New this year, you can pre-register a credit card. All bidding on silent auction items will be done via your smartphone, and if you win you will automatically be charged. Live auction and Fund-A-Need bidding will be live and you can settle at check out.
How can I help?
Donate something. Ask someone to donate something. Buy an ad. Be a sponsor. Pass the word that we are looking for donations. Ask your family members, neighbors, or co-workers for items, experiences, or unique services that they can provide – or if they might be a sponsor. We need you to support our school!
Typical Donations - If you enjoy it and would bid on it, it will probably sell!
- Lessons like tutoring, golf, flying, tennis, painting, basket weaving, fabrics, pottery, sailing, training, lacrosse.
- Gift Cards for hotel or bed & breakfast, stores, restaurants, personal care, malls, services, iTunes.
- Handmade Items like paintings, pottery, quilts, weaving, jewelry, custom-made furniture or woodworking items, hand-painted furniture.
- Experiences like Cookie of the Month, day trip on a boat, carpentry or building services, architectural design, landscape, interior design, painting, chimney cleaning, car detailing, house cleaning, babysitting, boat hauling, golf foursomes.
- Activities like vacation homes or time shares with (or without) golf privileges, ski passes, photography or portrait painting, beach portraits, web hosting or design consultation, kayaking, bike rides.
- Tickets to local sports events, theater, concerts, ski lifts, Steamship Authority passes.
- Unique Items such as books (new, antique, autographed, series), autographed sports memorabilia, antiques, flowers or floral arrangements, a character in your next book, lottery tickets, parking in Woods Hole, cookbooks & cooking supplies.
- Small Themed Baskets for pet care, Italian dinners, dorm living, sports, indoor games, dental care, clam bakes, entertainment, gardening.
Questions?
David Gallagher, dgallagher@falmouthacademy.org