Dress for Success is a nonprofit that gives professional clothing to women who are unable to otherwise afford their own, giving them proper attire for work. Clothing is donated by both private and public donors. The private donors are the primary givers of physical clothing, often giving their own, old clothing. Public donors give a majority of the monetary donations that Dress for Success receives, but public donors also donate apparel.
Detailing the Private and Public Donors of Dress for Success
Dress for Success runs on the donations of clothing and money. Most of the clothing donated is in small amounts from multiple private donors. The clothes can be donated either individually or through clothing …show more content…
Important donors and affiliates from companies that are Dress for Success partners will be a majority of the attendees at the gala. Dress for Success will send emails and make online promotions will to promote awareness.
The auction will be an extravagant event with men in tuxedos and women in fancy dresses. A cocktail hour would begin the night, with hors d'oeuvre and an open bar allowing people to mingle. Then, everyone will enter a ballroom, each being handed a numbered paddle as they walk in. The head of Dress for Success will come and speak, then an auctioneer will step in and begin the bidding. The auction will include different items, many from partners of Dress for Success. It will be fun and interactive, and also raise money for Dress for Success.
Notifying Donors About Partnership and Silent Auction
Dress for Success will notify current donors about the partnership between Nordstrom and Dress for Success and the auction. Sending mass emails and posting online promotions on the Dress for Success website will draw