Guided Tours / Open House

Overall Cost: $$
Complexity: 2

Collaborate with a local landmark or venue that isn’t normally open to the public and arrange a day for guided tours. Sell tickets in advance. Also offer concessions.

Things to Consider

  • Can be held anytime of year but if outdoor walking tour, winter may not be the best time.
  • Partner with the landmark or venue.
  • Sell luminaria
  • Publicize your American Cancer Society event.

Other Fundraising Ideas

Themed Fun Run

Pick a theme! Pick a season! Pick a location! Costume contest run through the cemetery at sunset? Ugly sweaters at the holidays? Red dress for Valentine’s Day? Be creative, pull

Virtual Craft or Vendor Fair

Host a virtual Craft or Vendor Fair on social media. Send out a call to anyone that wants to sell their products or crafts. Have vendors post pictures to an

Cake Walk Musical Chairs

Gather donations, or bake your own, cakes and host a few rounds of cake walk musical chairs. The winner goes home with a cake, and you come away with donations

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