How to Raise Money in a Recession

With the economy taking a downward turn raising money by asking for donations may seem harder than ever. However, there is a way to get people to donate generously to your organization. The answer is to let them have some fun in the process by dunking someone in a dunk tank.

The dunking tank fund raiser has been around for years, but has recently become more popular than ever, raising thousands (in some cases tens of thousands) of dollars for non-profit organizations each year.

As owner of Twister Display, I have sold hundreds of dunk tanks to organizations, such as:

• Fire & Police Departments

• Schools and Churches

• Lions Clubs, Kiwanis Clubs, Jaycees

• 4H Club, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts

• Little League Baseball & Football Groups

• Salvation Army

• Breast Cancer Awareness, AIDS Awareness, Homeless Charities

• PTA, Music Boosters, Sports Boosters

Revenue for an average fundraising event may average from several hundred to several thousand dollars.

How Do I Organize a Dunk Tank Fund Raising Event?

It will take some effort to sell the fund raising event.  You will need some volunteers to organize all aspects of the event.

A good hearted “Dunkee” always helps. It could be the police chief, mayor, pastor, umpire, school principal or some other person people would love to see get dunked.

It will take volunteers to run the event. Someone will have to set up the tank, arrange to have it filled with water, collect the money, etc.  I would suggest $5 a throw or $10 for 3 balls. You will be surprised by the generosity people will show your organization. People are good hearted and want to help a good cause.  It also helps if you let people know what the “good cause” is.  Let them know exactly what you're raising money for.

The key to making money every year is to “keep the tank busy”. Do not settle for one festival  or carnival a year. During the summer plan for at least 3 or 4 events. You may have to be creative, but it will be worth it. Do not forget high school football games.  Arrange to split the profit with the band boosters or sports boosters.  You will always have a good crowd with a little spending money in their pockets at the game! Another way to increase your profit is to partner with another organization. Allow them use the tank and split the take. They do all the work and you share the profit.

To help you get started in your Dunk Tank fund raising effort, Twister Display has developed a special dunk tank called the “Econo Dunker”. This tank is the same size and has all the safety features as our popular “Easy Dunker”, but it costs only $1995.

If you are within driving distance of our factory in East Liverpool, Ohio, you could enlist the help a volunteer and pick up the tank to save the freight cost. If that is not possible, call us and we will get you a freight quote. 

If your organization presently does not have the funds to purchase an “Econo Dunker” you may want to “Pass the Hat” around town. If you need some help in this area please call and I will send you a flyer and letter that will help in asking business owners to donate toward the purchase of the tank.  Also, there is financing available to those who qualify. 

Call to discuss various options, pricing, financing, insurance, and marketing  1-800-637-3656