The very first Nashville Singers Silent Auction is taking place on the evening of our second annual concert starting at 6:00pm at Donelson First Baptist Church. Bidding will be permitted through the end of the intermission of our Season of Harmony concert event. Winning bids will be announced at the cast party scheduled to start at approximately 9:30pm. All money raised with this auction will help support many of our critical programs, including youth and adult music education programs, next year's annual concert and a future recording project. 

Donating an Item to the 2011 Silent Auction  

Donations are now being accepted for the 2011 Silent Auction, set to take place November 19 in Nashville, at starting at 6:00pm at Donelson First Baptist Church. Donating to the Silent Auction is easy - simply complete and submit the online donation reservation form so we have the necessary information about your item and the donor to be recognized, and your spot will be reserved in the auction.   

Donor Recognition & Acknowledgment  

While your auction donation will help fund Nashville Singers music education and other programs, it will also benefit your organization in the form of recognition and acknowledgement. As a Silent Auction donor you will receive:

• Listing on the Nashville Singers website and in the Nashville Singers weekly electronic newsletter
•  Listing in the Nashville Singers 2011 Annual Report.

Silent Auction Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What should I donate?

A: Use your imagination! The average donated item's retail value is usually between $150 and $500. Some popular items to consider:

• Personal electronics (iPads, Kindles, etc.)
• Designer accessories (purses, wallets, etc.
• Jewelry
• Autographed photos of celebrities
• Spa packages 
• Travel/vacation packages
• Airline tickets
• Massage therapy
• Photography services 
• Original artwork (tasteful please)
• Golf packages 
• Gourmet food
• Dinner for two at a local restaurant
• Hotel accommodations for a romantic getaway for two
• Musical instruments
• Music lessons
• Concert tickets
• Audio recordings 

Q: Is my donation tax-deductible?  

A: Yes, your donation is tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. When noting the Fair Market Value of your item on the donation reservation form, please note that the value, regardless of the amount, is used for internal gift reporting only - Nashville Singers is unable to include the estimated value on a donor receipt or acknowledgment. It is the responsibility of the donor to substantiate the fair market value for his/her own tax purposes.  

Q: If I don't want to purchase and ship an item, can I make a monetary donation to the auction instead?

A: Yes. Monetary donations of $100 and above will be acknowledged  during the auction, and through other Nashville Singers promotional channels. Use the online donation reservation form, and indicate you are making a monetary donation in the Suggested Title field, and state the amount in the Donation Value field. Then you can mail or submit your donation online.    

Q: What should be avoided?

A: As a courtesy to our hosts at Donelson First Baptist, alcohol, tobbaco, or risque photos/artwork will not be permitted. 

Q: Where do I ship my item?

A: Ship your item to:

The Nashville Singers
3432 Harborwood Circle
Nashville, TN 37214
615-669-8633 (phone) 

For other questions related to the auction, please contact Executive Director Todd Wilson at 615-669-8633 or via email at todd@nashvillesingers.org.