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

Ghost Tour

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

Virtual Happy Hour

Many people have switched to virtual happy hours with friends, so make it into a fundraiser! Calculate how much you and your friends will save by providing own alcohol vs

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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