Polar Bear Plunge

Overall Cost: $$
Complexity: 2

This is a chillingly good fundraiser for colder locales! Have donations based on whether or not your participants are brave enough to jump into the water, or charge a small entry fee that goes to support your organization.

Things to Consider

  • Obviously, this event must be in a cold location or occur during a cold weather month.
  • You’ll definitely need to have someone on site for safety emergencies just in case!
  • You could also consider selling warm treats like hot chocolate or coffee for participants once they’re out of the water.

Other Fundraising Ideas

Dunk Tank

Who doesn’t love the chance to dunk their favorite person (or a complete stranger)? Rent a tank and get to dunking! Charge for 1 – 3 chances. Choose a location

Bake off Challenge

Invite bakers to enter their best creations—cakes, cookies, pies, or any themed treat—and charge a small entry fee. Secure a venue with tables for displaying baked goods and space for

Color Run

Set up colored powder stations, get participants to wear white t-shirts, and let the colorful mayhem ensue! If you hold it in a populated area, you’re bound to get intrigued

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