Vancouver Heritage Foundation hosted a Fundraising Gala at Cecil Green Park House on September 28th to kick off our annual fundraising campaign.
This year our focus is on heritage education – we want to deepen our existing educational programming and reach more Vancouver communities. Our educational work furthers public appreciation and conservation of Vancouver’s diverse heritage places and their stories. We invite organizations, companies, and individuals who share our love of Vancouver and its diverse heritage places to support our 2023 Fundraising Campaign.
Thank you to all who joined us in celebrating our 30th anniversary at Heritage Hall last year.
Silent Auction
A silent auction was available in a virtual capacity, open to both Gala attendees and general public. Items were present to view in-person at the Gala, however bidders (and winners) do not have to be in attendance. All proceeds went directly to support Vancouver Heritage Foundation and our educational programming and grants.
Online bidding began on Thursday, September 21st at 10AM and closed at 8:30 PM on Thursday, September 28th, during the Gala. Please note that in order to bid in the silent auction, you need to create a bidding account.
How does it work?
The auction is hosted on a well-known online bidding site, 32Auctions. Participants do not need to create an account in order to view items, but one is needed if you wish to bid. If you make a bid on an item, you will receive a reminder 24 hours before the auction is closed. There is no limit on bids and they can be made any time of the day in the 1 week period. Once you make a bid on an item you will be sent a confirmation. You will also be notified if you have been outbid.
As soon as the auction has ended, if you are a successful bidder on items a notification email will be sent to you which contains a link to your invoice page. Invoices display the items won, the winning bid amounts, the total amount due, and a payment button. When you click the payment button you will have the option to pay by VISA, MasterCard or American Express. If you would like to pay by cheque please let us know.
At checkout, you will also be given an option for pick up or delivery. Each item will state the options. Most items can be picked up from the VHF office. Smaller items can be mailed without a fee. We will contact each successful bidder to confirm your pick up and delivery options. Winners attending the Gala can collect their items at that time.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Thank you very much for considering sponsorship of VHF’s 2023 Fundraising Gala. Your support will ensure VHF can continue to offer educational programming that raises awareness of Vancouver’s vibrant heritage and helps to ensure that heritage has a future in our city. Sponsorship recognition at the Gala will reach an audience that includes homeowners, building owners, developers, architects, realtors, heritage experts, design professionals, and heritage enthusiasts.
We offer three levels of sponsorship:
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Gold Sponsor
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Silver Sponsor
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Bronze Sponsor
If you are interested in sponsoring the 2023 Gala, please contact Executive Director Laura Carey at laura@vancouverheritagefoundation.org for more information.
