Fundraising raffles are legal and effective for most types of nonprofit organizations. However, care must be taken to ensure that the raffle is conducted in accordance with all applicable raffle laws and regulations. Raffles are considered a game of chance. Thus,...
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31 Great Raffle Prize Ideas
Planning a raffle? The right prize can make the difference between a packed ticket table and a slow start. Whether you're working with a big budget or a small one, shopping local or going for something big and splashy, this list has options for every kind of event and...
How to Run an Online Raffle (And Combine It with an In-Person Draw)
Running a raffle—online, in person, or both—is one of the most reliable fundraisers a nonprofit can run. Online raffles are an easy way for nonprofit organizations to raise money. But merging in-person and virtual raffle fundraisers is where it’s at. Most of the...
Sweepstakes vs. Raffle: Which Is Right for Your Nonprofit Fundraiser?
Sweepstakes are easier than raffles. There. We said it. Not that raffles aren’t great fundraising tools—the problem is that, thanks to raffle laws, they aren’t accessible to every nonprofit. If you’ve landed here, you’re probably trying to figure out which format...
Printed vs. Online Raffle Tickets: Why You Need Both
Events, shopping, meetings...almsot everything has shifted online, and raffles are no exception. While online raffles are highly effective in sheer reach, they can't replace the tangible excitement of holding a printed ticket. The solution? A hybrid raffle approach. A...
How to Ask Companies For a Raffle Prize + A Sample Prize Request Letter
As a nonprofit fundraiser organizer, your role in securing exciting prizes for your nonprofit's fundraising event is essential. A great prize is a significant factor in selling raffle tickets and raising funds for your cause. Though that may seem like a big challenge...
Eventgroove’s New “Raffle for Success” eBook Reveals Data-backed Insights and Strategies for Nonprofits Running In-Person and Virtual Fundraisers
Eventgroove analyzed platform data and drew on its over twenty years of business to identify the factors that make successful raffles for nonprofits. September 8, 2022 – Eventgroove, whose fully integrated, all-in-one event, fundraising, and e-commerce platform helps...
