Today is both Cinco De Mayo and Kentucky Derby day. This day could be the basis of a theme party for adults which can also be a fundraiser. There are many ways to have a theme party which then can be used to raise funds.

First you need to determine a theme. It can be based on a holiday, like Cinco de Mayo, which celebrates a battle by the Mexican army against the French. Most people have forgotten the reason for the celebration, but it is an excuse for having fun. My rotary club celebrates Bobby Burns birthday, and we serve Haggis and Scotch whiskey is bountiful. We usually read some of Burns poems, and sing Scottish songs. Since I live in South Carolina, celebrating a Scottish poets birthday may seem unusual, but it is an excuse to invite our friends and acquaintances and raise some funds for our charities.

Another organization holds a party each year celebrating another nation’s national day. They serve a menu full of the regional specialties of the country. Other types of themes are based on different eras. Examples would be a 1920’s theme, or a 1960’s theme. Guests can dress up in the accepted party dress of the era. Other activities can be added, like period music, or games.

How can you fundraise using a theme party for adults? Basically I would suggest that the event not be considered a high dollar event, but the costs should be close to the actual costs. The fundraising should be ancillary. You can run a 50-50 raffle for the event. Have an auction, either a silent auction or a Chinese Auction. If you do this you can run a theme party for adults several times a year. Each of these can raise funds for your cause. You can go with a high dollar event, but the preparation and marketing such an event, will take more time, and require more manpower to bring it off successfully.

If you theme around a sporting event like the Kentucky Derby, or the Super Bowl, You can also add an opportunity for some sort of betting opportunity. When you use this idea, consider paying out to several winners, and keeping a portion of the proceeds for your organization.

All in all adding one or more theme party events for adults to your organizations calendar can not only raise funds for the organization, but increase the fellowship in your club.

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