The “head shave challenge” is a fundraiser that has been very successful with schools, teens and church youth groups. The group is challenged to raise money for the cause and if they reach a certain amount, then an adult will have their head shaved. This challenge encourages more donations and works in conjunction with other fundraisers.

A new variation on this is to dye the adult’s hair instead. Students who raise the most money would be able to use temporary spray hair color — blue, green, red, etc. — and paint the adult’s hair in public.

Les Nelson has been using the “head shave challenge” to help raise money for people who are effected by Leukemia for four years in a row. Now he’s even gotten other people to volunteer for the challenge.

Les Nelson does the head shave challenge along with a luau party and raffle. His success strategies are featured in the book, The Beginner’s Guide to Fundraising. Get a free chapter containing this exciting success story: The Beginner’s Guide to Fundraising.