Bring out the child in all of us with this creative fundraising idea. Host a sand castle building contest for your next fundraiser.
Who: Solicit teams to compete in a variety of categories
What: Offer prizes for the tallest, most artistic, best use of water, most colorful, etc
Where: Sandy beach or large parking area that will allow you to dump truck loads of sand
When: Plan a day-long event. Give participants a set time limit for building. Follow with a couple hours of viewing and judging. Wrap up with the awards ceremony
Why: To raise money for your organization. Teams pay an entry fee to participate. Obtain local sponsors to reduce the cost of publicity and materials. Sell concessions to add to the earnings.
How: With some planning and a good group of volunteers this could become an annual fundraiser for your charity.
Have Fun!
