A luau can be an entertaining fundraising event.
Whether you are raising money for a tropic-related cause or you want to throw an event with a breezy theme, a tropical fundraiser can add a sense of whimsy to an otherwise traditional event. Look for fundraiser ideas that suit the facilities you have at your disposal, and fit within your budget.
Luau
Instead of holding a benefit concert or a standard fundraising gala, opt for a luau. During the summer, hold the party outside at a local pool or beach. In winter, hold it at an indoor pool for a break from the cold. Invite guests to come in their finest swimwear and beach apparel. Charge admission to the party and get local businesses to donate items to raffle during the event. Entrance fees and raffle proceeds can go toward your fundraising goals. At the entrance, have volunteers handing out plastic or fabric leis, and consider hiring a steel drum band to provide music. A luau fundraiser is an opportunity for families to bring their children, or you can customize it for an adults-only gathering, depending on the tone you want to set and the price you want to charge for admission.
Tropical Smoothie Sale
Consider holding a tropical smoothie fundraiser sale. Choose an event or a location giving you access to a large number of people: an art fair, a local festival, a carnival, or even lunchtime at your school. Depending on your resources, you can set a standard menu and make batches of smoothies ahead of time, or make custom smoothies. Use ingredients like mangoes, bananas, and pineapple paired with kiwi, strawberry, or melon. Consider cutting up fruit chunks, freezing them, and combining them with yogurt, ice cream, or milk on the day of the sale to streamline the process. Serve the smoothies in Styrofoam cups and charge a set price for each. This type of fundraiser is particularly effective on a hot day, when passersby will be more interested in cold drinks.
Tropical Cruise
If you live near a sizable body of water or a river, rent a yacht or a tour boat for a tropical cruise fundraiser. Sell tickets and book it as a gala. The fact that it is on a boat will often be enough to raise interest, particularly if you can arrange a tour. Before the event, turn the interior of the boat into a tropical paradise. Hang paper lanterns from the railings, set up tiki torches along the deck, and lay out strands of tropical fabric flowers on every available surface. Hire a group to do a hula performance, have a band play soft tropical music, and consider offering hula dance lessons during the evening. Serve colorful drinks with umbrellas and pass beach party appetizers such as miniature grilled skewers.
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