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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 that teams won’t forget!

Things to Consider

  • The main difficulty of this event lies in making sure your clues are hard enough to figure out that teams can’t do it immediately, but not so hard that no one gets them. Consider having volunteers on hand to help answer questions.
  • This activity can be done anytime!
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Other Fundraising Ideas

Guided Tours / Open House

Collaborate with a local landmark or venue that isn’t normally open to the public and arrange a day for guided tours. Sell tickets in advance. Also offer concessions.

Dunk Tank

Who doesn’t love the chance to dunk their favorite person (or a complete stranger)? Rent a tank and get to dunking! Charge for 1 – 3 chances. Choose a location

Polar Bear Plunge

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

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