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

Educational Clinic

Do you know an expert on a subject? Leverage their knowledge to host a clinic, conference or workgroup. Can even teach a craft’s class.

Traveling Dinner

Either at homes or at restaurants, groups gather to sample a multi- course meal at multiple (walking distance, ideally) locations. This could also take the form of a local food

Hiking Day

We can all use more fresh air! Bring your donors on a hike or nature walk outside your town for a small fee.

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