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Introducing Our New Sports Icons Framed Jersey Collection for Fundraising Auctions

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BW Unlimited Charity Fundraising is proud to announce the launch of our newest Décor & Wall Art auction item line — the Sports Icons Framed Jersey Collection. This exclusive series of custom-framed jerseys is designed to give nonprofits and charities across the country fresh, exciting, and highly desirable auction items that raise more money at fundraising events.

We’re kicking off this new line with a fan favorite: Patrick Mahomes, Kansas City Chiefs quarterback and Super Bowl champion. This incredible 3D framed jersey will be a centerpiece at any charity auction, guaranteed to capture attention and spark bidding wars.

Why Décor & Wall Art Auction Items Work So Well for Fundraising Events

Nonprofits and charities hosting fundraising auctions are always looking for new and exciting ways to engage donors. While sports memorabilia has always been a top draw, prices for authentic autographed items from legends like Kobe Bryant, Babe Ruth, Jackie Robinson, Michael Jordan, Tom Brady, and LeBron James have skyrocketed.

That puts these items out of reach for most nonprofits — and out of budget for most donors.

Our Sports Icons Framed Jersey Collection solves this challenge by offering stunning, high-quality framed jerseys at a fraction of the cost, exclusively through BW Unlimited Charity Fundraising’s risk-free consignment auction program. This makes them an ideal choice for:

  • Charity fundraising auctions

  • Nonprofit gala events

  • Silent auctions

  • Live auctions

  • School fundraisers

  • Church fundraising events

  • Sports-themed fundraising events

Patrick Mahomes Kansas City Chiefs 3D Custom Framed Jersey

The first release in this line is the Patrick Mahomes Kansas City Chiefs 3D Custom Framed Jersey. Measuring 32” x 32”, this piece is designed to stand out on the auction table and on your donor’s wall at home.

Each framed jersey includes:

  • ✅ A real unsigned jersey

  • ✅ UV-protected plexi-glass

  • ✅ 3D high-definition printed image of Patrick Mahomes

  • ✅ Team logo, name, and replica autograph printed on the backside of the plexi-glass

  • ✅ Kansas City Chiefs team colors in the design

  • ✅ Gallery-quality framing

The result is a bold, eye-catching piece that looks and feels like a museum-quality collectible — but is available risk-free for your charity fundraising event.

Exclusive to BW Unlimited Charity Fundraising

These Sports Icons Framed Jerseys are exclusive to BW Unlimited Charity Fundraising. You won’t find them anywhere else. Our Décor & Wall Art collection is carefully designed to give charities and nonprofits the items they need to make their fundraising auctions more successful.

And because every item is offered through our risk-free consignment program, your nonprofit has zero upfront costs. That means you only benefit when the item sells at your fundraising event.

Why Charities Love These Auction Items

  1. Affordable for donors: Unlike autographed memorabilia priced in the thousands, these framed jerseys are within reach for more supporters.

  2. High demand: Sports fans and collectors alike will compete for the chance to take one home.

  3. Versatile: Perfect for live auctions, silent auctions, raffles, or premium donor giveaways.

  4. Nationwide shipping: Available to nonprofits anywhere in the U.S.

Ready to Elevate Your Next Fundraiser?

If you’re looking for charity auction items that sell, the new Sports Icons Framed Jersey Collection is exactly what your nonprofit needs. Whether you’re planning a gala, silent auction, or live fundraising event, these pieces are designed to create excitement, drive up bids, and maximize your fundraising potential.

👉 Explore the full Décor & Wall Art Auction Catalog today and reserve the Patrick Mahomes framed jersey for your next event at www.BWUnlimited.com.

And we’d love to hear from you:
💬 What do you think of this new Patrick Mahomes jersey?
💬 Which sports icons would you like to see featured next?

The Truth About Donated Items in Fundraising: Why They Rarely Work Anymore

Let’s talk about one of the most common fundraising myths still being repeated by well-meaning nonprofits across the country:

“If we just get enough donated items, we’ll raise more money.”

Unfortunately, that strategy no longer works — and in many cases, it’s the reason events underperform.

Here’s why:

🔍 The Reality:

There are over 1.5 million charities in the United States — and thousands more locally. Businesses like restaurants and retail stores are inundated weekly with donation requests. You're not the only one asking.

What most nonprofits don’t realize is:

  • Gift cards are donated because they drive customers back in the door

  • Merchandise is often overstock or outdated

  • And many donations aren’t even tax deductible anymore due to IRS caps (check the laws — it changed during the Obama administration)

🧠 Common Mistakes:

  • Silent auction gift cards often sell for 50% of face value or less

  • Gift baskets are everywhere, but let me ask you this:

“When was the last time you gave someone a gift basket as a present?”
That’s when people laugh and say, “Never.” And exactly — no one wants them.

You may have copied what you saw at another fundraiser, but did you ask:

  • How much money did they actually raise?

  • Was that strategy even profitable?

We call that “Broken Spoke Fundraising” — using outdated tactics just because you saw them done somewhere else.

🧩 What Actually Works:

The nonprofits we work with see massive gains when they shift from donation-based auctions to curated, premium experiences.

📈 Real example:
A nonprofit using mostly donated items raised $5,000.
The following year, with premium auction items — travel packages, signed memorabilia, upscale decor — they raised $60,000.

One guest even bid over $7,000 on a Tuscany villa trip because, in her words:

“I’ve been coming here for years and never saw anything worth bidding on — until now.”

🚫 The Bottom Line:

Donated items don’t create bidding wars.
They don’t build energy. They don’t inspire competition.

They’re passive.
They’re overused.
And they are holding you back.

✅ What To Do Instead:

  • Focus on curated, high-impact items

  • Create a bidding experience, not just a list of leftovers

  • Design your auction around what donors desire — not what’s convenient to collect

Because the truth is:

It’s not about more. It’s about better.

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