Auction

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• Why Does FA Hold an Auction?

  The auction is FA’s largest fundraiser of the year. In 2024, donations and purchases brought in more than $100,000 to benefit the Fund for Falmouth Academy, which supports everything we do including offering tuition assistance to more than half of our families.

• Important Auction Dates

  April 15: Deadline for Donations, Sponsors, and Ad Purchases

  April 28: Online Auction opens

  May 8:  Online Auction closes

  May 6 – 10: Send in sealed bids for the Live Auction

  May 10:  Live Event at Falmouth Academy

• What Is the Difference Between the Online and Live Auction?

  The online auction, offered for two weeks leading up to the live auction, includes hundreds of items, services, baskets, and experiences for bidding. There are also gift certificates for amazing local restaurants, artwork, exclusive getaways, and more. The online auction also includes the opportunity to support Mission Critical Supplies, where you can donate budget relief to specific areas of the school’s operations, like Arts and Athletics, for example.
  
  The live auction features about 20 items for competitive bidding, and will also include a few select silent auction items. In the past, we’ve had such things as private chef’s dinners, personal boat cruises, Martha’s Vineyard getaways, and coveted faculty-led experiences.

• Details of the Live Event

  Arrive at 5:30 PM, hors d’oeuvres will be passed during a limited silent auction. Dinner will be served at 6:30 PM. FA Athletic Director Jesse Brown will lead a rousing game of Heads or Tails to start the speaking event. Jason Cullinane P’30 will lead the bidding on live auction items.
  
  Dress: We use the term “Cape Cod Casual." People typically dress up, and some take the theme to heart and dress accordingly. Feel free to wear imaginative outfits.

• Can I Invite People Not Affiliated with FA?

  Yes, please. We encourage you to invite guests. This event is a wonderful introduction to the Falmouth Academy community.

• How Do I Pay for Auction Items?

  When you register, you will be asked for a credit card, which will not be charged unless you are the winning bidder on an item. After bidding closes, winners will be notified and given the process for claiming their item(s).

• What is Online Bidding?

  Online bidding allows you to bid on silent auction items, track your progress, and see if you have been outbid – all on your smartphone or device.

• What if I Cannot Attend but Want to Bid?

  While no online bids will be taken for Live Auction items, you can send in a closed bid between May 6 - 10, and it will be included in the evening’s bidding. All closed bids should be sent by email to dgallagher@falmouthacademy.org.

• Be A Donor or Sponsor, or Help Us Find Them

  Share the word that we are looking for donations, and ask family members, friends, neighbors, and co-workers for items, experiences, or unique services that they can provide.
  
  Consider sponsoring or encouraging others to sponsor or purchase an ad in the program. Most importantly, attend the event and bring your friends!

• Class Baskets

  There is an opportunity to donate items, gift cards, or services to class-themed baskets that will be sold during the silent auction at the live event. 

  
  

  12th Grade: Off to College

  11th Grade: Cooking

  10th Grade: Indoor Game Night

  9th Grade: Outdoor Games

  8th Grade: Gift Cards and Scratch Tickets

  7th Grade: Art Supplies and Enjoyment