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OHI Foundation Announces Adjustments to Fundraising Efforts During OHCE

In response to the numerous challenges 2020 has presented, the OHI Foundation has pivoted to ensure its fundraising efforts will continue to provide support for those in the outdoor hospitality industry.

New this year, the OHI Foundation auction has been adjusted to become an online silent auction, the Giving Tuesday campaign will be extended from a one-day drive to a month-long effort and a portion of every full Outdoor Hospitality Conference and Expo (OHCE) registration will go to support the OHI Foundation.

These changes will provide a variety of opportunities for the outdoor hospitality community to support the OHI Foundation, which in turn uses the funds to provide grants and scholarships for learning and professional development opportunities, as well as support to RV park and campground owners in times of need through disaster relief assistance.

“The OHI Foundation fall fundraising efforts surrounding OHCE have always been vital for the OHI Foundation’s good work in the industry, and this year will be no different,” says Paula Horwitz, OHI Foundation, executive director. “It has been a remarkably tough year, with the pandemic and natural disasters across the country, but we know our members are prepared and willing to step up like they do every year to support their fellow members in need. The events might look a little different this year, but the love and generosity will still shine through.”

This year’s OHI Foundation auction, typically held as hybrid silent and live auction on the final night of OHCE, will be an online silent auction taking place from Nov. 2-5 during OHCE2020. The auction will be on a secure website all week during the virtual event, giving attendees plenty of time to research and make bids. Last year’s auction raised $71,900.

The OHI Foundation is soliciting items for donation, which can be made using a donation form here: Auction Donation Form. This year, in thanks for supporting the OHI foundation, all donations received will be highlighted on the online auction website, which will feature full-color photos and descriptions of each item and the company or individual making the donation.

Giving Tuesday, a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world, is typically observed on the Tuesday of OHCE, as attendees are encouraged to donate during sessions and member meetings. This year, the OHI Foundation is using Tuesday, Nov. 3 during OHCE as the kickoff to a month-long Giving Tuesday drive, which will conclude on Dec. 1, which is National Giving Tuesday. Donations to the OHI Foundation can be made at https://ohi.org/ohi-foundation/.

To help jumpstart the fall fundraising, OHI will donate a portion of every full OHCE registration to the OHI Foundation.

“This will allow the OHI Foundation to expand on the good work the OHI Foundation does for our industry,” says Horwitz. “We want to get the momentum rolling and see if we can raise even more funds than last year. There are a lot of people and parks that need help this year and we want to be able to help them all. We can’t do it without your generous support. We appreciate every dollar that is donated, as it truly shows just how special our industry is.”

OHCE2020 is November 2-5, 2020 and registration is open now. Full conference registration is currently $199 (and $49 each for add-on registration for additional park employees), but the rates will go up to $299 ($59 for add-ons) on October 13. Get more details about these fundraising efforts, register or learn more about OHCE at www.OHI.org/ohce.