A dunk tank is a remarkably easy fundraiser, particularly when it comes to school fundraising. For those who are unfamiliar, a dunk tank is a large tank of water with a plank or bench overtop for a person to sit. That person is dropped in the water when another person throws a ball and hits a target, causing the plank to separate into two pieces. You can see an example of a successful dunk tank fundraiser in the video below.

A dunk tank fundraiser is best executed not as a standalone event, but in addition to an outdoor community event, such as a town fair or a school’s field day. To raise money, simply charge a fee to throw balls at the target (three balls for $5, for instance). Also, a dunk tank fundraiser is likely to attract a large crowd, so be sure to sell tickets for a 50-50 raffle as well (a raffle in which the winner receives 50% of the money collected and your organization receives the other 50%). Don’t forget to make sure that it is legal to hold this type of raffle in your area beforehand. When you’re ready to begin your dunk tank fundraiser, simply search for dunk tank rental companies online. There are lots!

Who should you get to be dunked?
Try to convince the mayor and local celebrities (radio personalities, local news personalities, etc.) to volunteer to be dunked. In a school setting, be sure to ask the principal, the vice principal, the gym teacher and well-liked teachers to participate. The captains of school sports teams might be good choices as well.

For a video of a successful dunk tank fundraiser for cancer on the Ellen DeGeneres Show, see below: