Do you have any local non-profit organisations who hold 'auction nights'. That is, businesses provide the org with products and services and the non-profit group auction these. Consider providing (say) just 3 of your best membership packages as items to be auctioned. Also be sure to provide a written description of what your site is about and what the membership is about so that the auctioneer can do your product justice in describing the item to be auctioned.
I actually did this on Sunday. We had 3 separate benefits going on in our area. All three benefits were to raise much needed funds for the medical expenses of some local folk who were involved in some serious accidents. I donated one of my "Bronze Business Memberships" - valued at $194 to be auctioned off. I created a certificate and provided instructions on how to redeem it at my site. Or they can call the office for assistance. This was my first marketing campaign and I am already looking at other benefits to offer similar packages... I think I will possibly work with each group to custom design a package unique to them. As of this morning, the certificates have not been redeemed, but the best part is that some much needed cash was put towards a worthy cause! GREAT Ideas....
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