We've all contributed to kids car washes and candy sales, but what about adult fundraisers? If your cause is strictly adult-oriented, or if your charity or organization is looking to host a more grownup soiree, these mature fundraising events can bring in big dollars. Combining nightlife with adult fun is a great way to help meet fundraising goals.
Bikini or Speedo Car Wash
This takes the classic high school or Girl Scout fundraiser and adds an adult twist. The car-wash attendants wash your vehicle while wearing bikinis or revealing thong bathing suits. Customers can enjoy the view from inside their cars, or they can sit in a beach chairs and buy an umbrella drink to enjoy while they wait. Playing music and offering hot dogs or other snacks makes it a party.
Strip Poker Tournament
Strip poker tournaments classically involve stripping when your hand is a bust, but in this charity version, contestants pay to keep their clothes on. A rules sheet lists the prices for each item of clothing, starting small and increasing as items are more risque. The player may only have to pay $0.50 to keep her shoes on, but could be fined upwards of $10 if she loses her shirt. The last "dressed" player standing is the champion. All money on the table is for keeps but all clothing penalties go to charity.
Condom Vending Machines
Condom vending machines sell for around $300, but one turn over of their inventory earns back that initial investment. After that, each time you refill it, you're collecting pure profit for your organization. Ask to place them in bars, clubs, restaurants and college dorms. Not only will you be making money for your cause, but you'll be providing a valuable community service.
Amateur Drag Revue
If appropriate for your type of organization, consider having a charity drag revue. Drag performers generally work for tips, but in the case of a charity show, all the tips are collected and deposited into a giant donations box at the side of the stage. Shows are often most fun when they include a good mix of professional performers, as well as friends and family from the community.
Bachelor/Bachelorette Auction
This classic fundraiser collects available men and women from the community and auctions them off to the highest bidder. People have been known to pay hundreds of dollars for the man or woman they're interested in having a date with. All this event needs is volunteers, a podium and an auctioneer.
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