Murder Mystery Dinner Party

Overall Cost: $$
Complexity: 2

Gather the community to put their acting skills to the test for a murder mystery party. You can find premade mysteries in stores or online, or get creative and create your own!

Things to Consider

Organizing a murder mystery dinner might be a little more difficult than some other fundraisers because of the amount of players Involved.

Other Fundraising Ideas

Guided Tours / Open House

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.

Virtual Trivia Night

Take your normal trivia night and turn it virtual! Host your same trivia night via an online video conferencing platform. Consider what each team or participant’s donation to your fundraising

Bowling for Bucks

Coordinate with a bowling alley to rent a group of lanes — or the entire building if you know you’ll have a lot of participants — and sign up teams.

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