Fundraising Ideas Database

Themed Fun Run

Location: In-Person

Overhead Cost: $

Expected Return: $$$

Complexity: 2

Special Considerations

Pick a theme that will allow people to have more fun than regular exercise
Cater to both the running community in your area, as well as more casual participants

Pick a theme! Pick a season! Pick a location! Costume contest run through the cemetery at sunset? Ugly sweaters at the holidays? Red dress for Valentine’s Day? Be creative, pull together some swag and a party at the end, and turn exercise into a festive experience.

Other Fundraising Ideas

Scavenger Hunt

This one takes a little bit of organizing, but if you can pull it off, there’s a lot of fun to be had. Social media can make scavenger hunts even

Ghost Tour

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

Treasure Hunt

Post clues on social media leading up to the big day, and get teams to participate by following the clues. Apps like Actionbound can also help you create an experience

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