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2017: Year in Review

January 8, 2018

2017 saw Charity Benefits Unlimited reach new heights as a company with over 900+ Auctions in Action silent auctions and 300+ charity events across 6 states! Those events, combined with a record year for direct showroom sales, translated to over $800,000 raised for deserving charity and non-profit organizations. This is a substantial increase from 2016, and we are so thankful to all of our customers and partners who made this number possible.

One of the highlights of 2017 was our partnership with the Los Angeles Rams. Through a variety of fundraising programs including an onsite silent auction at each Rams home game (our team made 14 road trips to LA!), ongoing online auctions and special events, such as the Rams Kickoff for Charity Luncheon and the Taste of the Rams event, we have raised over $40,000 for the Los Angeles Rams Foundation! We would like to thank the Rams for their partnership and congratulate them on their first playoff appearance since 2004!

The CBU team made 14 roads trip to Los Angeles to raise money for the LA Rams Foundation

One of our most exciting partnerships in 2017 happened right here in our home state of Arizona and our home city of Scottsdale. That partnership is with OdySea Aquarium, located at 9500 E. Via de Ventura. Since launching our first Auctions in Action silent auction at OdySea this past spring, we have now raised over $70,000 for the OdySea Aquarium Foundation. The OdySea Aquarium Foundation is a 501(c)(3) charity whose core focus is supporting education programs that assist low-income and Title 1 School in meeting and enhancing their curriculum. We could not be more proud of the success of this partnership and we look forward to working together in 2018!

In partnership with OdySea Aquarium, CBU has raised over $70.000 for the OdySea Aquarium Foundation.

We can’t talk about our success in 2017 without mentioning some of our incredible Auctions in Action (AiA) partners and the incredible difference they are making in our community:

Dave and Buster’s: $31,000 raised for Make-A-Wish Arizona
Mountainside Fitness: $25,000 total raised, benefiting Make-A-Wish Arizona and Special Olympics Arizona
Alamo Drafthouse Cinema: $19,000 raised for Arians Family Foundation
Maggiano’s Little Italy: $18,000 raised for Make-A-Wish Arizona
Twin Peaks: $14,000 raised for American Cancer Society

Sending out a huge thank you to these partners and to all of our AiA partners who help us make a difference every single day!

In addition to the success of our AiA program in 2017, we had the honor of attending some incredibly successful events throughout the year. The Pump Foundation held its annual Gala at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles and raised over $27,000 in one night. Locally, Celebrity Fight Night raised $26,000 for Muhammad Ali Parkinson Center, Jump Ball 2017 raised $19,000 for Phoenix Suns Charities, and Eric Dickerson’s Golf Invitation raised over $19,000 for Young Warriors Foundation!

We want to thank all of our partners for an amazing 2017. Together, we did great work for these organizations, and we look forward to working together in 2018 and beyond!

Lastly, we want to thank you, our customers. Without you, none of this would be possible! Our company slogan is ‘Give with Passion’, and we work hard to deliver a quality product that allows these organizations to exceed their fundraising goals, but in reality it is you that gives with passion by participating in our silent auctions and visiting our showroom to shop for a cause.

Here’s to a great 2017, and we can’t wait to see what’s ahead in 2018!

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Interested in partnering with us to raise money for your non-profit or charity? Contact our fundraising team at 480-483-0525 or email us at info@cbuauctions.com.

Arians Family Foundation

December 27, 2017

The Arians Family Foundation motto: A Voice for Children. Led by former Arizona Cardinals head coach Bruce Arians, Arians Family Foundation (AFF) aims to better the future for countless children across the nation, giving them a chance to live in an environment where they feel safe, loved, and in a culture where they can succeed. Charity Benefits Unlimited is proud to be a fundraising partner for AFF events throughout the Valley, and in Arian’s off-season home state of Georgia.

Each year, Arians Family Foundation holds several events in Arizona, including the Arizona Celebrity Golf Classic in the spring and the Arizona Cardinals Cards Kick-Off party in the fall. AFF’s marquis event is the Georgia Celebrity Golf Classic held in Lake Oconee, Georgia. Each year around the 4th of July, AFF invites hundreds of athletes and celebrities to join the event, which includes a gala night with musical guests as entertainment. In 2017, country star Chase Rice and American Idol winner, Taylor Hicks, performed for attendees during dinner. The 2018 Georgia Celebrity Golf Classic will conclude with an incredible live performance by Kane Brown. We can’t wait! Click here for tickets and details.

Arians Family Foundation Celebrity Golf Classic

2017 Georgia Celebrity Golf Classic in Reynolds, Lake Oconee, GA

With help from our Auctions in Action community partners who host silent auctions benefiting AFF throughout the year, Charity Benefits Unlimited successfully raises thousands of dollars annually for this incredible organization. It is an honor to have a Bruce Arians in the state of Arizona, who was not only a great leader to our home team, but is someone who gives back so much to our community.

Arians Family Foundation Auctions in Action Alamo Drafthouse

Auctions in Action silent auction at Alamo Drafthouse Phoenix/Chandler benefiting Arians Family Foundation

Click here for upcoming AFF events, and to learn more about this incredible organization.

Interested in partnering with Charity Benefits Unlimited to raise money for your non-profit or charity? Contact our fundraising team at 480-483-0525 or email us at info@cbuauctions.com.

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Auctions in Action (AiA) program

December 10, 2017

As the year winds down, once again our most popular service is the Auctions in Action (AiA) program. We currently have seventeen active AiA silent auctions across the valley, including Dave and Buster’s, Maggiano’s Little Italy, Odysea Aquarium and Embassy Suites hotels. Each week, our inventory specialists select new items to be rotated at each auction site. At the same time, winning bidders are contacted for payment. A variety of charities and service organizations are represented at the many AiA silent auctions across the valley, giving customers a wide range of choices as to which charity they wish to support.

What makes an effective AiA? When an AiA host business is being considered, space and location are the most important factors for success. Is there sufficient space at the front or near the front of the business for the auction items to be displayed? Is that space a high customer traffic area? If the answers to these questions is yes, then the AiA program may be perfect for your business!

Charity Benefits Unlimited Auctions in Action

Auctions in Action Silent Auction at Buffalo Wild Wings

How does AiA benefit the host location? Most importantly, AiA is good for business. Raising money for charitable organizations and giving back to the community enhances your reputation and builds good will among your customers. Our clients report that short-term or drop in customers have become loyal, long term customers because of the charitable contributions AiA provides for their communities.

Check presentation Rock Bottom Arrowhead

In partnership with Rock Bottom Arrowhead, we were proud to present a check for nearly $5k to Crusaders!

Remember, that when we say the AiA program is no cost to you, we mean no cost. The AiA program requires limited resources from you, offers no risk to you, and leads to countless benefits for you.

Interested in starting an Auction in Action? Reach out to us for more information at info@cbuauctions.com or give us a call at 480-483-0525!

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Charity of the Month: Special Olympics AZ

December 1, 2017

Charity Benefits Unlimited saw a record number of direct sales for the month of November, which meant a record donation for our Charity of the Month program. Thank you to everyone who visited our showroom last month and helped us raise money for the Sun Devil Club, our November Charity of the Month. We are excited to keep that momentum going in the month of December as we close in on nearly $5 million raised for deserving charities and non-profits!

To help us reach that goal, we are pleased to announce Special Olympics Arizona as our December Charity of the Month. A portion of all showroom sales, now through December 31st, will benefit Special Olympics AZ, as well as proceeds from from our Auctions in Action silent auctions, currently being hosted at 13 Mountainside Fitness locations throughout the valley.

Special Olympics Arizona provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with disabilities. For athletes, Special Olympics sports provide a gateway to empowerment, competence, acceptance and joy. The lessons learned in Special Olympics also impact their life skills. Sports training enhances focus and gives participants a structure for learning important lessons about perseverance, endurance and setting goals. Due to the incredible success of their programs, SOAZ is one of the most well-known organizations not only in the state of Arizona, but nationwide. You can learn more about SOAZ by following them on Facebook, Twitter, and by visiting their Website.

There is no better way to complete your holiday shopping and support a great cause than shopping with Charity Benefits Unlimited this December! Visit our showroom anytime Monday through Friday between 9am – 5pm. We are located at 15849 N. 77th St, Suite 1 in Scottsdale.

Charity Benefits Unlimited Showroom

Want to connect with CBU? Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Interested in your charity becoming our Charity of the Month? Contact us at info@cbuauctions.com!

Los Angeles Rams Foundation

November 11, 2017

As the 2017 NFL season continues, so does our partnership with the Los Angeles Rams. This season Charity Benefits Unlimited and the Rams have joined forces to raise money for the team’s foundation. Through a variety of programs including an onsite silent auction at each Rams home game, ongoing online auctions and special events, such as the Rams Kickoff for Charity Luncheon and the Taste of the Rams event, we are very proud to announce that, together, we have raised over $40,000 for the foundation!

Los Angeles Rams Foundation Charity Luncheon

We were very proud to be a part of the 2017 Los Angeles Rams Kickoff for Charity Luncheon.

The Rams Foundation focuses on providing resources that will impact the greater Los Angeles area, specifically youth education, health/wellness and poverty. Some of the non-profits they benefit are: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles, Los Angeles Regional Food Bank, and Make a Wish Los Angeles, just to name a few. The Los Angeles Rams are making such an impact in the community, and we couldn’t be more proud to help aid their efforts. Learn more about the LA Rams Foundation and how they are giving back to the community by visiting their website.

If you want to help support the LA Rams Foundation, you can click here to visit the 24/7 online auction, or visit our Charity Benefits Unlimited team at each home game this season. Our silent auction will be located on the East side of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum and will feature a huge selection of authentic sports and celebrity memorabilia. Each bid will help make a difference!

Charity Benefits Unlimited will be at each Rams home game this season fundraising for the LA Rams Foundation. Visit us on the East side of the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.

Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for the latest CBU news, and updates on upcoming events and fundraising opportunities.

Interested in partnering with us to raise money for your non-profit or charity? Contact our fundraising team at 480-483-0525 or email us at info@cbuauctions.com.

Planning your fundraising event!

November 9, 2017

There you are, planning your fundraising event. You and your team are brainstorming a cool, easy way to raise money for a non-profit at your gala next month. Someone suggests a basic raffle. Effective? Sure. But will it make the impact you are looking for? No. Then you hear the two words you’ve been searching for: Silent Auction. It’s perfect. A company can come in with custom-framed items ranging from football to entertainment, process payment, and help you reach your fundraising goals. Now to find that company to meet all your needs… Presenting Charity Benefits Unlimited!

No matter the size of your event, Charity Benefits Unlimited will work with you to exceed your fundraising goals. We will provide items of your choice to your organization on a consignment basis, with no financial obligation or risk on your part. The bidding process is easy, and holds a lot of benefits for you. For example, an item is opening at $100, 25% of the opening bid is automatically donated back to you. This item ends up selling for $300; you will receive $225 for the item and we will receive $75 (75% of the minimum bid). It’s a win-win for everyone! Items that do not sell at your event will be returned to us at no additional cost to you.

“It was a relief to not have to worry about the auction during the event, but still be able to receive the benefits of having a silent auction” – Brian, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arizona

We have raised over 4.7 million dollars for local and national charities such as: Bruce Arians Family Foundation, JDRF, Phoenix Children’s Hospital, Make A Wish Arizona, among many others, and you can be next! What are you waiting for? Contact us to learn more about our services and start the journey to meet your fundraising goals! Visit cbuauctions.com, email us at info@cbuauctions.com or call us at 480-483-0525.

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Charity of the Month: Sun Devil Club

November 3, 2017

Charity Benefits Unlimited has been around for almost 10 years, and to date, through our fundraising programs we have raised over 4.7 million dollars for deserving charities, non-profits, and foundations. With 2 months left in 2017, our annual goal of reaching 4.75 million is in sight! Part of this push is our Charity of the Month program, where a portion of all direct sales will benefit an organization of our choosing. This month, we are pleased to announce that for the month of November our Charity of the Month is the Sun Devil Club

The Sun Devil Club, through the support of its members, is dedicated to providing resources that allow Sun Devil student-athletes the opportunity to thrive and grow not only during their time at Arizona State University, but afterwards as well. They host many events each year to raise money for these student-athletes, and we couldn’t be more excited to aid in their efforts! You can find more information on the Sun Devil Club by visiting their website, liking them on Facebook, or following them on Twitter.

Visit our showroom and shop authentic sports and celebrity memorabilia, all for a great cause! We are open Monday through Friday, 9am – 5pm, located at:

15849 N 77th St #1
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260

Want to connect with CBU? Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram! Interested in your charity becoming our Charity of the Month? Contact us at info@cbuauctions.com!

Charity of the Month: Thunderbirds Charities!

March 2, 2016

Spring event season is upon us, and our most successful event of 2016 has been the Waste Management Phoenix Open benefiting Thunderbirds Charities. We will continue our efforts in raising money for Thunderbirds, as they have been chosen to be our Charity of the Month. Throughout the month of March, 10% of in-house sales will directly benefit Thunderbirds Charities.

Recently awarded ‘Most Outstanding Foundation’, Thunderbirds Charities aim to assist children and families in need through the funds raised throughout the Phoenix Open. They have raised a total of $86 million dollars of countless for Arizona Charities.

“Thunderbirds Charities was established in 1986 as the charitable arm of the Phoenix Thunderbirds. The mission of Thunderbirds Charities is to assist children and families, help people in need and improve the quality of life in our communities.”

You can learn more about Thunderbirds Charities via their website!

You can help us continue to raise money for Thunderbirds Charities by visiting our showroom in Scottsdale, Arizona, Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm!

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Charity of the Month: Opportunity4Kids!

January 6, 2016

We are so proud to announce that in 2015 Charity Benefits Unlimited raised $465,000! It has been such an honor to benefit our amazing partners and our customers throughout the years, and we can’t wait to see what 2016 has in store! We are kicking off the New Year with a new Charity of the Month. For the month of January, 10% of in-house sales will benefit Opportunity4Kids!

Based in Arizona, Opportunity4Kids is an organization dedicated to promoting sports, intramurals, and healthy lifestyles to children who otherwise wouldn’t have such opportunities.

“We are organized to change the lives of children; to foster sporting and extracurricular participation; to promote healthy and active lifestyles; to further mental and social development; and allow equal opportunities for all children”

You can learn more about Opportunity4Kids via their website, as well as following them on Twitter and liking them on Facebook!

You can also help us continue to raise money for Opportunity4Kids by visiting our showroom in Scottsdale, Arizona, Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm!

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Charity of the Month: Power Paws!

December 4, 2015

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! For the month of December 10% of our in-house sales will directly benefit our Charity of the Month, Power Paws!

Founded in Scottsdale, Arizona by Shoshanna Abels, Power Paws is motivated to make life for children/adults with disabilities easier via highly skilled assistance dogs. They have been extremely successful since launch, and now have certified 100 teams and have 40 plus dogs in training.

“According to the 2000 US Census, over 25 million Americans are unable to walk 1/4 of a mile or even climb 10 stairs without some kind of assistance. At Power Paws, we believe that it is the right of every person to pursue the quality of life they want, and by providing skilled service dogs we can give back to our communities and their citizens. Power Paws, a nonprofit organization, is dedicated to empowering adults and children with disabilities for greater independence. We are able to do this through specialized programs.”

You can learn more about Power Paws via their website, as well as like them on Facebook!

You can also help us continue to raise money for Power Paws by visiting our showroom in Scottsdale, Arizona, Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm!

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