Experience New Hampshire Fundraising Auction – December 1-10, 2024
Download Donation Request Letter and Packet here.
THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR CERTIFIED GRANITE STATE AMBASSADOR VOLUNTEER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES!
Our Certified Granite State Ambassador Welcome Center Volunteers are frequently invited to experience businesses around the state. When you have personal knowledge of a place and their wonderful staff, you tend to refer guests differently than if you just handed them a brochure. There is a passion and sparkle in the intimate details you share, not to mention the ability to seamlessly share ideas to create a full day’s itinerary around your guests’ interests – encouraging them to explore places they may not have though of.
Supporting our charitable nonprofit through financial and gift card donations for our fundraisers keeps our educational programming the backbone of our front-line volunteerism. Our volunteers act as your word-of-mouth marketing team out of a pure love our state and sharing that love with YOUR guests and customers. Thank you for your generous response to our included online fundraising auction donation request. If you prefer to make a tax-deductible donation instead, please make your checks out to Granite State Ambassador Inc and mail to the same address.
For information on how to get your business in front of our Granite State Ambassador volunteers or to showcase your business by hosting a tour or outing, reach out to Kelly Bryer, Executive Director at 603-851-8624 kelly@nhgsa.com.
ONLINE FUNDRAISING AUCTION
Dear Friends of New Hampshire’s Tourism Industry,
We’re excited to invite you to participate in our Granite State Ambassadors Experience New Hampshire Auction, happening from December 1st at 6:00 AM EDT through December 10, 2024, at 6:00 PM EST. This year’s auction is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever, with thrilling new additions like periodic raffles and a grand prize drawing!
Our “Experience New Hampshire” auction celebrates the very best of New Hampshire, allowing bidders to explore hidden gems across our state. From dining certificates and luxurious getaways to one-of-a-kind experiences and unique products, there’s something for everyone. But more importantly, your donations keep our volunteers well trained to ensure visitors to New Hampshire have an unforgettable experience, leaving with lasting memories and a desire to return.
How Your Support Benefits You and New Hampshire
By donating to our auction, your business plays a crucial role in enhancing New Hampshire’s tourism industry. Support generated from each donation provides our volunteers with the training to create a positive first impression for visitors, who in turn will share their experiences and generate valuable referrals to your business, town, and the entire state.
Our Granite State Ambassadors are the first point of contact for many visitors, providing personalized recommendations and insights. Your support enables us to train these volunteers to deliver outstanding service at NH State Welcome Centers, Manch
ester-Boston Regional Airport, State Rest Areas, and numerous local events. In turn, they recommend the wonderful experiences, services, and destinations offered by local businesses like yours.
How can you get involved?
Here are a few ways to help us make this year’s auction a success:
– Register and bid! Visit https://www.32auctions.com/nhgsa2024 to join the fun and bid on unique New Hampshire experiences.
– Donate items, products, or experiences to the auction to highlight your business while directly supporting NH’s vibrant tourism industry.
– Share the auction link on your social media pages and invite friends, family, and customers to register and bid.
– Forward this email to your network, customers, and help us to spread the word!
The more participants we have, the more we can accomplish together to strengthen New Hampshire’s reputation as a top destination and support the businesses that make our state shine.
Why is this important?
Your donations directly fuel the work of the NH Granite State Ambassadors, a non-profit organization that supports a network of over 350 active tourism volunteers. These volunteers contribute over 20,000 hours each year, greeting and guiding visitors at major hubs like the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport, state welcome centers, chambers and the New Hampshire State House, as well as during key community events such as the Hampton Seafood Festival and the NH Farm, Forest & Garden Expo. In their interactions, they often recommend local businesses, services, and towns—meaning that your business benefits from the positive word-of-mouth that comes from their firsthand recommendations.
By donating, you’re not only supporting these volunteers but also investing in New Hampshire’s future as a vibrant, welcoming destination for visitors from near and far.
Thank you for considering how you can be part of this impactful event. Together, we can make sure New Hampshire continues to offer visitors world-class experiences while driving success for local businesses like yours.
With warm regards,
Kelly Bryer, Executive Director
Granite State Ambassadors
603-851-8624 kelly@nhgsa.com
nhgranitestateambassadors.org
Granite State Ambassadors is a 501(c)3 charitable non-profit organization #02-0505492
Our key partners are the New Hampshire Division of Travel and Tourism
and the Manchester-Boston Regional Airport.
Certificates should be non-expiring (preferred) or valid through 2025 please.
Please mail this completed form and auction item(s) (gift certificates) to:
Home office: Kelly Bryer, Granite State Ambassadors, PO Box 417, Campton, NH 03223
Shipping address: Kelly Bryer, Granite State Ambassadors,11 Southmayd St., Unit 417, Campton, NH 03223
Our legal billing address is 470 Mast Road, Goffstown NH 03045. Nonprofit #: 02-0505492
DONATION INFORMATION
Donor / Business Name (as you would like it listed) ______________________________________________
Contact Person: ____________________________________Phone:_____________________________________ Mailing Address: _______________________________________________________________________________
Email Address: _________________________________________Website:_____________________ Facebook Address (for linking): ____________________________________________________
Tax-deductible financial donation of support: $ ______________________
AUCTION ITEM(S) [ ] Please pick up my donation(s). [ ]I am mailing donation(s).
Auction Item #1: ________________________________________________ Value: _______________
Item Description #1 Be specific and include blackout dates, exclusions… if not listed on item.:
Auction Item #1: ________________________________________________ Value: _______________
Item Description #1 Be specific and include blackout dates, exclusions… if not listed on item.:
Auction Item #1: ________________________________________________ Value: _______________
Item Description #1 Be specific and include blackout dates, exclusions… if not listed on item.:
Our Annual Awards Luncheon is October 30th . If you would like to donate items or swag that we can use to thank our most dedicated volunteers, please specify what they are and send along with your auction donation(s). Item name(s) & value:
