Cheerleading Fundraising: Murder Mystery Dinner Theater

Fundraising, fund raising, fund-raising, fundraiser, fund raiser, or fund-raiser? No matter how you spell it, Cheerleading fundraising are a lot of work! One of the biggest decisions is often deciding what type of fundraiser to do. A murder mystery dinner theater cheerleading fundraiser is an entertaining way to raise money.

First, you need a place of venue. This is very important to your success. Your location must combine excellent food with unlimited use of the facility because your theater performance takes place in acts separated by dinner courses. You don't want other restaurant customers coming and going during the essential scenes, so it's best to reserve the dining room at an inn or a big restaurant. Keep in mind the room would accommodate a large crowd to produce a huge profit. Discuss a flat group rate that would include a dinner and a dessert.

The essential rule is to place the ticket prices at double the cost. An example is if the group dining cost including meal is $25, then charge your tickets at $50. Don't overlook to take in account of other costs such as script or performance charges.

Some cheer squads have their own members perform the mystery script. Others would rather work with a theater group, so that the presentation is more professional. This also helps with attendees not recognizing the performers. You can find mystery dinner theater scripts for a reasonable price. It's also possible to find a local theater group that may have a working script in-house that they have already performed.

There are ways to make additional profits. You can have products and services donated by local businesses and leave them on tables for silent auction bids. Don't forget to promote your silent auction items as guests assemble and remind everyone regularly to bid again. Lastly, make sure you make announcements of how much time is left to bid.

Advertisements are another alternative way to raise funds. Sell local business ad spaces on your event menu or look for corporate contributions to help offset costs. Some groups have raised in excess of $25,000 with their mystery dinner theater performances.

This entertaining cheerleading fundraising event offers couples a great night out on the town. Add extra profit through a fundraising auction or silent auction of donated items. If the restaurant allows, you can also offer a wine tasting to raise even more funds.

There are countless ideas for fundraisers, but whichever fundraiser you choose to make, be sure to send a thank you to any person or organization that donates their money and put their time to your fundraiser.

Not only are fundraisers a good and great way to raise money fast but they are also a great way to improve your team work and get your team together for a fun bonding experience. Don't forget that as a team you can achieve anything! Remember that Cheerleading fundraising is a big and tiring work to do but if you work together it will be a sure success for the team.