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

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.

3v3 Basketball Tournament

Who doesn’t love a little friendly competition? Throw together a 3v3 basketball tournament at your local park, rec center or school and get the whole town involved! Here’s how

Smash Room / Dish Smash

Collect old and chipped dishes your community no longer uses and hold a dish smashing event. It’s a wonderful way to let anger out!

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