If you are running a diving program, fundraising can be an important, but many times overlooked, aspect of a successful program.
Here are a few ideas for fundraising programs to add to your bottom line!
- When hosting a meet increase revenues by selling t-shirts, novelty items, sammys and concessions.
- When hosting a meet have host hotels give you a percentage of rooms sold to divers attending the meet.
- Sell advertising in a meet program.
- Sponsor a golf outing and sell hole sponsorship.
- Host a Bingo Night.
- Run a diving “Boot Camp.” Earn extra money for your program and get your divers in shape at the same time!
- Raffle items from your local area and the diving community.
- Have your elite level divers run a “fun night” for new or lesson program divers.
- Sell gift certificates. If your program is set up as a non-profit organization, your team keeps a percentage of all gift certificates sold. A nice easy way to make some quick money for your team.
Does your team have fundraising strategies? Send your ideas to About.com or post your idea in our Diving Forum!
