Pool Party

Overall Cost: $$
Complexity: 3

Kids and adults alike enjoy a chance to splash around with their pals in a pool and would pay a fair price to do so. Partnering with a public pool will keep your costs down and may encourage a wide range of community members to attend.

Things to Consider

  • You’ll need to pay lifeguards.
  • You might also want a food and alcohol permit if you’re going to aim for a hipper vibe for the event.
  • THE BEST TIME TO DO THIS: This is the perfect “say hello” or “say goodbye” to summer event!
  • SPONSORING OR PARTNERING ORGANIZATION: The YMCA and local public pools are great resources.
  • If you’re including alcoholic drinks, consider reaching out to hotels.

Other Fundraising Ideas

Smash Room / Dish Smash

Collect old and chipped dishes your community no longer uses and hold a dish smashing event. It’s a wonderful way to let anger out!

Karaoke

Karaoke anyone? Have an open mic night or a full-on singing competition. Can charge per song, just to enter the competition, charge to dare someone to sing, or charge to

Community Yard Sale

Can also be called a “Treasure sale” because one man’s junk is another man’s treasure. Organize a day, contact team members for donations and turn all those “treasures” into American

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