Donate an item to the Globalfest Silent Auction
Support Chicago Fair Trade’s fundraising efforts with an item donation!
Donate an item to the Silent Auction!
Chicago Fair Trade invites you to support Globalfest 2026, our annual fundraising gala, by donating an item or experience to our Silent Auction: a much-loved highlight of the evening!
At the Silent Auction, guests bid on donated items to raise critical funds for Chicago Fair Trade’s Museum and year-round advocacy work. Your donation will be seen by hundreds of engaged, values-driven attendees who care deeply about fair trade and ethical business.
We welcome a wide range of donations, from products and gift certificates to unique experiences. Higher-value items are particularly appreciated as these generate a lot of excitement and momentum!
Thank you for your generosity!
Donated items can include:
Tangible Products: Higher-value contributions are especially appreciated!)
Unique Experiences: Tours, classes, event tickets, tastings, or shopping sprees
Gift Certificates
How to Donate
1) Confirm item details by February 6, 2026
Please email Nancy at nancydemuth@chicagofairtrade.org with:
- Item name
- 2-3 sentence description
- Fair market value
- Photo(s) or link to photo(s)
2) For digital gift certificates:
Please email these to Nancy at nancydemuth@chicagofairtrade.org by Friday, February 6
3) For tangible items:
Please either mail to OR drop off at the below addresses by Friday, February 13:
Mail to: Chicago Fair Trade c/o Katherine Bissell Cordova, 5246 W Cornelia Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Drop off at: Chicago Fair Trade Museum, 4704 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640 (Opening hours: 12-5 PM Wednesday thru Saturday)