Turkeys for the Trades Online Auction registration is now open for this online fundraiser supporting hardworking construction trades families throughout New Mexico before bidding begins on September 17, 2026.
The Turkeys for the Trades Online Auction was created to help provide Thanksgiving turkeys to hardworking construction trades families while bringing together contractors, suppliers, businesses, industry partners, and community supporters through an exciting online fundraising event. Every bid and every donation helps make it possible for more families to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal during the holiday season.
This Media Kit was created to help supporters, NMCA members, contractors, builders, subcontractors, suppliers, business partners, volunteers, sponsors, and friends easily promote the auction through social media, text messaging, email, newsletters, job sites, company meetings, and personal conversations. The goal is simple: increase registrations, expand awareness of the auction, and encourage strong participation once bidding officially opens.
Unlike generic marketing templates, everything below was designed for real-world use. Every section can be copied, customized, shared, reposted, or adapted for different audiences. Whether you’re sharing the auction with coworkers, customers, vendors, employees, friends, or fellow construction professionals, this toolkit makes promotion easy and consistent.
Registration is now open, allowing supporters to prepare before bidding officially begins. Register early so you’re ready when bidding opens. Once the auction officially opens, registered supporters can begin bidding on unique donated items while helping provide Thanksgiving meals to construction families across New Mexico. Early registrations build excitement, expand awareness, and help create momentum leading into auction day.
Official Registration Page
https://YourCharityAuction.com/NMCA
Supporters can register today before bidding officially opens on September 17, 2026. The auction website contains the official schedule, featured auction items, event updates, and registration information.
Early registration helps build excitement throughout the construction community while giving supporters the opportunity to invite coworkers, family members, customers, vendors, and friends to participate once bidding begins.
Every registration helps strengthen the auction’s reach. The more people who register and share the auction before opening day, the greater the opportunity to provide Thanksgiving meals for construction families throughout New Mexico.
New Mexico Construction Alliance (NMCA)
Organization Website
The New Mexico Construction Alliance (NMCA) is a statewide organization dedicated to supporting the construction industry through education, advocacy, workforce development, networking, leadership, and community involvement. NMCA works alongside contractors, builders, specialty trades, suppliers, and industry professionals to strengthen New Mexico’s construction community while promoting excellence throughout the industry.
One of NMCA’s most meaningful community outreach efforts is Turkeys for the Trades, an annual initiative that provides Thanksgiving turkeys to hardworking construction families throughout the state. Many of the men and women who build our homes, schools, hospitals, roads, and businesses work long hours serving our communities. This program is one way of giving something back to the families behind those workers.
Funds raised through this online auction help purchase Thanksgiving turkeys and support the continued growth of this important outreach program. Businesses, industry partners, and community members all have the opportunity to make a direct impact while participating in an enjoyable online auction filled with donated items and experiences.
The Turkeys for the Trades Online Auction represents far more than a fundraiser. It is an opportunity for New Mexico’s construction community to come together in appreciation of the skilled trades and the families who help make their work possible every day.
Auction Promotion Ideas and Strategies
One of the biggest keys to a successful online auction is creating awareness well before bidding officially begins. The strongest auctions build excitement early by encouraging supporters to register ahead of time, share the auction registration page, and personally invite others to participate.
Supporters can help promote the auction by:
- Sharing the auction registration page on Facebook
- Posting on LinkedIn and other professional networks
- Sharing within company newsletters
- Encouraging contractors and subcontractors to participate
- Asking suppliers and vendors to share the auction
- Including the auction in employee communications
- Displaying auction flyers at offices and job sites
- Sending personal text invitations
- Sharing countdown reminders leading up to auction day
- Promoting newly added auction items
- Inviting coworkers, customers, and business partners
- Encouraging every NMCA member company to participate
Additional promotion ideas and strategies can be found here:
The most important strategy before auction day is simple: build registrations and awareness. Every new registration creates another supporter who is ready to participate when bidding officially opens.
Donation Ideas for Charity Auctions
Successful online auctions feature a wide variety of donated items, experiences, services, gift certificates, equipment, travel opportunities, collectibles, and one-of-a-kind experiences. Businesses throughout New Mexico often welcome opportunities to support worthwhile community causes, especially those serving local construction families.
Popular donation ideas include:
- Tool packages
- Power equipment
- Restaurant gift cards
- Sporting event tickets
- Golf packages
- Vacation stays
- Home improvement items
- Outdoor recreation equipment
- Hunting and fishing gear
- BBQ grills and smokers
- Local artisan products
- Professional services
- Construction equipment rentals
- Home décor
- Electronics
- Seasonal gift baskets
- Sporting goods
- Family entertainment packages
- Automotive services
- Hotel stays
More donation request ideas can be found here:
Amazing Auction Donation Ideas
Every donated item contributes to the success of the auction. Whether large or small, every donation creates another opportunity for supporters to bid while helping provide Thanksgiving meals for hardworking construction families.
Auction Graphics and Memes for Turkeys for the Trades Online Auction
Supporters should download and save the auction graphics from this Media Kit onto their phones, tablets, and computers so they can easily share them across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, email, text messages, company newsletters, and industry groups leading up to auction day.
Graphics are especially effective when combined with short messages, registration reminders, featured auction items, sponsor recognition, countdown posts, volunteer highlights, and updates as new auction items are added.
Consistent visibility before bidding officially opens helps build familiarity with the auction while encouraging more supporters to register ahead of time. Every share introduces the auction to new potential bidders and helps expand participation throughout New Mexico’s construction industry.
Using QR Codes to Help Promote the Auction
QR codes provide one of the fastest and easiest ways to connect supporters directly to the auction registration page. Instead of asking someone to type a website address, supporters simply scan the QR code with their phone and are immediately taken to the auction website.
This makes QR codes especially useful during contractor meetings, association events, trade shows, supplier locations, company offices, job sites, networking events, membership meetings, community gatherings, and anywhere supporters are interacting in person.
Custom QR Code for Turkeys for the Trades Online Auction
The QR code provides direct access to:
https://YourCharityAuction.com/NMCA
QR codes help connect printed materials with the online auction, making registration fast and convenient while helping expand participation throughout the construction community.
Great Places to Use QR Codes
- Contractor offices
- Construction job sites
- Company break rooms
- Supplier counters
- Trade association meetings
- Networking events
- Membership packets
- Employee newsletters
- Sponsor displays
- Flyers
- Posters
- Email signatures
- Social media graphics
- Presentation slides
- Vendor booths
- Safety meetings
- Company events
- Community bulletin boards
- Direct mail pieces
People are much more likely to scan a QR code than manually type a web address. Making registration easy removes barriers to participation and helps the auction gain momentum before bidding begins.
Best Practices for QR Code Promotion
- Place QR codes where they are easy to see
- Include a short call-to-action next to the QR code
- Add QR codes to printed materials and digital graphics
- Encourage member companies to display QR codes
- Include QR codes on presentations and event signage
Simple calls-to-action include:
- Register Today
- Support Construction Families
- Be Ready for Auction Day
- Scan to Register
- Join the Auction
- Start Bidding September 17
- Support Turkeys for the Trades
One simple scan can become one new registration. Every registration helps build excitement and participation before bidding officially begins. Small promotional efforts repeated throughout New Mexico’s construction community can create tremendous momentum leading into the Turkeys for the Trades Online Auction.
Turkeys for the Trades Online Auction Media Kit (Part 3)
10 Auction Taglines
- Building Community One Thanksgiving Meal at a Time.
- Giving Thanks to the Hands That Build New Mexico.
- Every Bid Helps Feed a Construction Family.
- Register Today. Be Ready to Bid September 17.
- Supporting the Families Behind the Hard Hats.
- Together We Can Make Thanksgiving Brighter.
- Construction Builds Communities. Communities Give Back.
- Big Hearts. Strong Communities. Great Auction.
- Thanking the Trades That Build Our Future.
- Every Registration Builds Momentum.
10 Social Media Posts
Post 1
Registration is now open for the Turkeys for the Trades Online Auction!
Register today so you’ll be ready when bidding officially opens on September 17, 2026.
Every bid helps provide Thanksgiving turkeys to hardworking construction families across New Mexico.
https://YourCharityAuction.com/NMCA
Post 2
The New Mexico construction community builds our homes, schools, hospitals, roads, and businesses every day.
Now it’s our turn to give something back.
Join the Turkeys for the Trades Online Auction and help provide Thanksgiving meals to construction families throughout our state.
Registration is now open.
https://YourCharityAuction.com/NMCA
Post 3
Know a contractor, supplier, builder, subcontractor, or construction professional?
Invite them to register today for the Turkeys for the Trades Online Auction.
Together we can make this year’s event our biggest yet!
https://YourCharityAuction.com/NMCA
Post 4
Every registration helps build momentum before auction day.
Register early, invite your friends, and be ready when bidding begins on September 17.
https://YourCharityAuction.com/NMCA
Post 5
You’ll find great auction items while helping support an incredible cause.
Every winning bid helps provide Thanksgiving turkeys for hardworking construction families across New Mexico.
Registration is now open!
https://YourCharityAuction.com/NMCA
Post 6
Businesses throughout New Mexico are donating incredible auction items to support Turkeys for the Trades.
Register today and help spread the word.
https://YourCharityAuction.com/NMCA
Post 7
The holidays are about gratitude.
Join us in thanking the men and women who build our communities by supporting the Turkeys for the Trades Online Auction.
https://YourCharityAuction.com/NMCA
Post 8
Share this post with someone in the construction industry.
Every share helps introduce another supporter to the auction before bidding begins.
https://YourCharityAuction.com/NMCA
Post 9
Registration only takes a minute.
Once the auction officially opens on September 17, you’ll already be ready to start bidding.
Register today!
https://YourCharityAuction.com/NMCA
Post 10
Thank you for helping us honor the hardworking families behind New Mexico’s construction industry.
Together we can make Thanksgiving a little brighter for families across our state.
Register today:
https://YourCharityAuction.com/NMCA
10 Friendly Text Invites
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Hey! I thought you might enjoy this online charity auction supporting construction families throughout New Mexico. Registration is now open!
https://YourCharityAuction.com/NMCA
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Registration is open for the Turkeys for the Trades Online Auction. Lots of great items will be available when bidding starts September 17.
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Thought I’d pass this along. It’s a great cause that helps provide Thanksgiving turkeys for construction families.
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If you know anyone in construction, please share this auction with them. Every registration helps!
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5
This auction supports hardworking trades families throughout New Mexico. Registration only takes a minute.
https://YourCharityAuction.com/NMCA
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Lots of great donated items are coming to this auction. Register now so you’ll be ready when bidding opens.
https://YourCharityAuction.com/NMCA
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Just wanted to share this awesome fundraiser with you. Hope you’ll check it out!
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Every bid helps provide Thanksgiving meals to construction families. Hope you’ll join us!
https://YourCharityAuction.com/NMCA
9
Registration is already open for this year’s Turkeys for the Trades Online Auction. Thanks for helping spread the word!
https://YourCharityAuction.com/NMCA
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Hope you’ll take a minute to register and share this with others. It supports a wonderful cause.
https://YourCharityAuction.com/NMCA
10 Follow-Up Texts
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Just a reminder that registration is still open before bidding begins on September 17.
https://YourCharityAuction.com/NMCA
2
Auction day is getting closer! Register today so you’ll be ready when bidding officially opens.
https://YourCharityAuction.com/NMCA
3
Thank you for helping spread the word about Turkeys for the Trades. Every share helps!
https://YourCharityAuction.com/NMCA
4
Friendly reminder—you can register now even though bidding doesn’t begin until September 17.
https://YourCharityAuction.com/NMCA
5
Momentum is building! Thanks for helping support New Mexico construction families.
https://YourCharityAuction.com/NMCA
6
Know someone who would enjoy supporting this cause? Please send them the registration link.
https://YourCharityAuction.com/NMCA
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Every registration helps create a stronger auction. Thanks again for being part of it.
https://YourCharityAuction.com/NMCA
8
Just checking back in with the auction link in case you haven’t had a chance to register yet.
https://YourCharityAuction.com/NMCA
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We’re looking forward to auction day! Thank you for helping us thank the hands that build our communities.
https://YourCharityAuction.com/NMCA
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The countdown has begun! Registration remains open until bidding starts on September 17. We’ll see you at the auction!
https://YourCharityAuction.com/NMCA
Final Thoughts
The Turkeys for the Trades Online Auction is an opportunity for New Mexico’s construction community to come together in appreciation of the hardworking men and women who build our homes, schools, businesses, and infrastructure—and for the families who support them every step of the way.
Successful online auctions begin long before bidding officially opens. Early registrations, consistent sharing, donated auction items, and personal invitations all help create momentum that leads to greater participation when the auction begins. Every registration expands awareness, every donated item creates excitement, and every bid helps provide Thanksgiving meals for deserving construction families.
Whether you register, donate an auction item, invite a friend, share a social media post, or place a winning bid, your participation makes a meaningful difference. Working together, we can celebrate the construction industry, strengthen our community, and help ensure that more hardworking families enjoy a memorable Thanksgiving.