Fundraising Ideas Database

Pool Party

Location: In-Person

Overhead Cost: $$

Expected Return: $$$

Complexity: 3

Special Considerations

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.

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.

Other Fundraising Ideas

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Themed Fun Run

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Armchair Olympics

Sign up teams of four to compete in a series of off- the-wall “Olympic” events of your design. Teams pay to enter and spectators come to cheer them on (and

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