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ShamrAuction

Other Event Type for Cathedral Trustees Inc/ Cathedral High School
Feb 25, 2023 from 5:00 PM to 11:30 PM
Deadline: January 23, 2023

Who's Going
Fundraising Goal $600,000
Expected Attendance 800
Reach 2,000
Ticket Price $300
Metro Area Indianapolis, IN
Exempt Status 501(c)(3) Church (IRS Form 990 Not Required)
Nonprofit Category X - Religion-Related
School Grades High School
Attendee Gender Ratio 50% Male, 50% Female
Potential Item Uses Live Auction Silent Auction
How Donors Promoted Event Signage Event Program Event Announcement Newsletter Printed Flyers Website Email Blast Facebook Instagram
Attendee Ages 25-34 Years 35-44 Years 45-54 Years 55-64 Years 65+ Years
Attendees' Children's Ages Unsure
Special Populations Adults-Only Event (21+ Up)
Description

On February 25, 2023, Indianapolis Cathedral High School will host her cornerstone fundraisting event for the 46th year ShamrAuction-hoping to raise over $570,000 for Cathedral High School. ShamrAuction has captured the spirit and imagination of Indianapolis as the premiere fundraising event in the Midwest! OVer 750 guests will attend and will pay for the opportunity to bid on close to 1,000 items and have a chance to win a premier live auction items. 

Our committee represents hundreds of volunteers who work tirelessly gathering gifts of every range for our Silent Auction categories-restaurants, services, entertainment, jewelry/accessories, vacation packages, and athletics where auction donations range from $50 to $2000 and our Live Auction where gifts range from $2500 to $25,000 each!

All proceeds from the evening benefit Cathedral's annual fundraising program which supports our mission of being the premiere Catholic high school in the Holy Cross tradition, transforming a diverse group of students spiritally, intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically to have the competnece to see and the courage to act. Cathedral High School is committed to all students from diverse academic, geographic, economic, ethnic, racial, religious, and social backgrounds regardless of their financial status. Approximately, 35% of our student body receives need based and/or merit tuition assistance. Events, such as ShamrAuction, are what enable us to continue to meet our goal and committment to serve the youth of Indianapolis and surrounding areas as Cathedral's family includes 1,100 students, approximately 14,000 living alumni as well as thousands of parents, grandparents, and friends across the country. 

We humbly ask for your support in donating and item(s) to support the 46th annual ShamrAuction. By donating, you will ensure that funds are available to allow all students to have access to a Cathedral education-regardless of their financial situation. Our donation deadline is the last week of January. To particiapate, simply mail a donation to our attention or to organize a pick-up by one of our volunteers utilizing the contact information listed below. 

Your donation will be featured in our Silent Auction reaching alumni, parents, and friends of Cathedral from across the country. Last Year's online Silent Auction had over 1,500 active bidders from California to Florida and over 4,000 unique views thanks to our soical network(9,150 followers strong)!

Thank you for your consideration and please accept our sincerest gratitude for your support! 

Irish Blessings, 

Jody Freije, Cathedral Class of 1998

ShamrAuction Committee Parent Volunteer

freije04@hotmail.com

Cathedral High School Non Profit ID-356254955

NCES School ID-00422066

Cathedral High School
5225 East 56th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46226