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

Lottery Fundraising Split

Commit to purchase a certain number of tickets $20 – $100 worth. Invite donors to make a set donation (i.e $10) to ACS. You pledge 10% of your winnings to

Eating For a Cause

Coordinate with a bar or restaurant to co-host a regular or one-off happy hour or dinner where a portion of the evening’s sales go to your cause.

Ghost Tour

Does your town have some haunted places? Showcase them and organize a haunted walk – or make the stories up yourself.

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