I love this one....Fund Raising Idea #30.....Host a Murder Mystery Dinner!!!  There is a web site I found that you can visit and learn a lot about how to do this.  You can actually "order" the event, what to do, who the characters are etc...  You can also just use it to gain ideas.  The website is, www.dinnerandamurder.com. Here are some other ideas:

1. Figure out the logistics of the party you’ll be holding. How many people would you expect? Where will you hold it? In someone’s home, in a rental hall, a restaurant, etc.? Will the meal be catered or prepared by volunteers in your organization?

2. Decide on a theme for your party. Which theme would your guests most enjoy? Would your guests enjoy a costume party? Or a theme that didn’t necessarily require a costume?

Here are a few of the games available from Dinner and a Murder:

Murder at the Four Deuces
A rip roaring 1920’s gangster murder mystery party game with lots of murder, bribery and back stabbing to be had. Some of the guests will include infamous gangsters, politicians, singers and gamblers. - a roaring 20’s gangster murder mystery that takes place at the Four Deuces speakeasy.

Murder at the Four Deuces (Teen Version)
a fun 1920’s gangster murder mystery game designed for teens.

Remember - this could be an event with 5 people or 50.  You earn your money by charging your guests for an amazing evening.  I may have to give this a try!!!