Some time back I made a quilted angel for a pillow facing. Didn't really cost too much since I had the material here. It was being sold on in a silent auction. Of course, I had the backing and the purchased pillow form. (app. $10). The top bid was $5. I put a bid of $10, purchased it back and gave it to my grandson who has a wallhanging quilt that matched the quilted angel.
Generally, I am reluctant to spend money for such fundraisers since I get offended if stuff sell cheap. Instead, I donate money equilivent to what I am making.