How are the funds raised at the auction used? The St. Joseph School Auction is the year’s largest fundraiser and benefits the whole school community. Your generous support helps the school provide a high-quality Catholic Jesuit education to students regardless of their social, economic, or religious background. The proceeds not only help to cover the cost of our generous financial aid program but also help many important programs, including curriculum and staff development, technology, maintenance, and improvement of our facility. Much of the proceeds raised from the auction are dedicated to a specific Fund-A-Need.

What is underwriting? Underwriting means donating cash to cover the cost of a specific auction item. The underwriter then becomes the official donor of that item and will be listed in the catalog as such. We have several packages available for underwriting and are adding more. Donating to underwriting fulfills the $325 auction commitment. 

What is Fund-A-Need? Fund-A-Need is a request for monetary donations that go directly towards a specific need of the school. 100% of the money raised is dedicated to that specific need. This year’s Fund-A-Need supports the Teacher Salary Fund. The Teacher Salary Fund is an endowed fund that will help us continue to offer competitive teacher salaries while keeping tuition as low as possible, in perpetuity. Donating to Fund-A-Need fulfills the $325 auction commitment.

What is a Buy-In? “Buy-ins” are group outings or themed parties available for individual auction purchases. These events are fun ways to connect with other parents, families, and students. Here at St. Joe’s, we love buy-in parties! They bring people together and build community, making it easy for everyone to participate in the auction.

Some successful buy-in parties have included the Pickleball Tournament, Mom Prom, Cookies & Cocktails, Tacos and Tequila, the School’s Out Pool Party, and My Oh My! It's the Last Day of School with the Mariners, among many others. Often, several families join together to donate a buy-in party. Donating a buy-in party can fulfill your $325 auction commitment. Everyone wins!

What is the Dessert Dash? The Dessert Dash is a fun and delicious way to support the auction. We are looking for really amazing desserts that will wow and inspire our guests to bid generously for their chance to "dash" for dessert. Bake, procure, or purchase a mouthwatering dessert for Viva St. Joe's, and it will count toward your $325 auction commitment.

Why is the auction not at St. Joseph School? We want to include as many people as possible and the capacity at Fremont Studios allows us to accommodate 100+ more guests than we can on campus.