Ways to participate!
Method 1: Host a dip!
- Whether you create something grand, or keep it low-key… this is the best way to make a splash. Sign up your dip!
(See below for easy fundraising ideas.)
- Whether you create something grand, or keep it low-key… this is the best way to make a splash. Sign up your dip!
Method 2: Attend a dip!
- 2024 events here.
- 2024 events here.
Method 3: Donate!
- No dip? No problem! Support anyway, with a donation. (Straight to the fundraiser; or visit our 2024 shop to buy some body-positive gear — 100% of proceeds get donated to Fistula Foundation.)
Ways to fundraise!
Method 1: Social media / email / text.
- Write a post such as…
On International Skinny Dip Day… I join skinny dippers around the world… in courage; confidence; and acceptance of myself and others… and to cure women from devastating childbirth injuries and body shame.
Please join me, [team name if applicable], in raising money for Fistula Foundation. Every donation adds up. Thank you for your support! And… link to the fundraiser!
https://gofundme.com/f/sdd-2024
…if you have your own “team” on the fundraise page… instead use your custom link… (click the green “share” button when logged in to get it… all donations from your custom link… will auto-tally under your team’s name)
- Write a post such as…
EXAMPLE: (Holly, 2022)
EXAMPLE: (Gill, 2021)
Method 2: In-person
Basics:- Print/have on hand… this one-pager… from Fistula Foundation.
- Print/have on hand… a QR code to the fundraiser. People can scan this code to jump straight to donating. (*If you have a “team” on the fundraise page, please use your custom link to generate a QR code.)
- You may also wish to have a donation jar for any cash donations (which you can later transfer to your team’s fundraise page via credit card).
- Keep in mind… a one-liner… for basic questions about the cause — such as:
Fistula Foundation cures women from childbirth injuries and body shame. (For more info see this 1-pager we have printed out.)
- Print/have on hand… this one-pager… from Fistula Foundation.
Options:
- donating % of entrance fees /
mandatory donation at entrance
Note: ‘suggested donation‘ is an alternative to a ‘mandatory donation’ - what skills are present? provide services or items… for donations (or included for the mandatory donation entry).
EXAMPLE: body painting and more, for donations (Gunnison, 2022 and 2023)
- raffle for prizes (such as your own abilities/skills; or items from the Skinny Dip shop, purchased ahead of time).
EXAMPLE: (Lupin Lodge, 2022)
- any game/tournament (cornhole, horseshoes, etc) — with a donation fee to play; and a prize for the winner, such as Skinny Dip Day mugs or tote bags from our shop (purchase ahead of time!)
EXAMPLE: (Indiana Naturists, 2022)
“Saturday Night: $10 buy in Molkky Tournament fundraiser. All proceeds go to Fistula Foundation”
- Special deals to encourage donations (free food; half off entrance fee; activities; etc)
- Donating % of food sales / etc
- 50/50 (consider checking local regulations 1st)
- donating % of entrance fees /
Other idea: matching donations
- Sample phrasing:
“Indiana Naturists will be matching the first $200 in donations from our members. You can donate on skinny dip day or prior to, if you wish. Last year skinny dip day raised over $5000 for Fistula Foundation globally. Our club goal is $400.”
- Sample phrasing:
Notes!
- Please donate to your own effort first, to kick it off!
- Any amount raised = amazing! (This is a collaborative effort!)
- We want to help. Please contact us about anything at all.