Cow Chip Raffle
Oh, in my posts on raffle twists, how could I have forgotten the time-honored cow chip raffle? Running across this article this weekend reminded me of this unique way of picking raffle winners. The...
View ArticleAttention Sports Fans!
Just in case there are any Lakers fans out there who haven’t heard yet (perhaps you were in a cave all weekend?), Ron Artest is raffling off his 2010 NBA Championship ring! Artest announced the raffle...
View ArticleAttracting Sponsors
Unlike with some other forms of fundraising, in order to host a raffle you need to have some money budgeted to begin with. If you really want people to buy your raffle tickets, you need to be able to...
View ArticleDouble Win for Police Association Raffle
Loving this story today. The Centralia Police Officers Association recently raffled off a truck in hopes of raising a small amount of money. But guess what? The man who won the truck (a business owner...
View ArticleState-by-State Raffle Laws
Raffles, even for charity, are illegal in many states. Before you begin planning one for your organization, make sure you look into the relevant gaming laws. Here we’ve provided links to the most...
View ArticleSummer Flower Raffle
There are few things that will perk up someone’s day than receiving a beautiful bouquet of flowers. The bring so much joy and happiness to the receiver. Even potted or hanging plants are just as...
View ArticleLocation-Centric Raffle Prizes
Well here’s a fantastic idea: The Red Sox Foundation is raffling off a chance for golfers to take a swing at Fenway with Hall of Famer Jim Rice. The opportunity has to be darn near irresistible for...
View ArticleMatch Your Raffle Prizes to Your Non Profit Cause
When you’re thinking about what items to offer as prizes for your organization’s raffle, it’s a good idea to consider prizes that have something to do with the organization itself. Not only will this...
View ArticleThanking Raffle Donors
There are many follow-up tasks to a successfully concluded raffle, from delivering prizes to winners to filling out any necessary legal or tax forms. One item that you should make an effort not to...
View ArticleSports Fundraisers: Get The Cash You Need With Raffles
Sports fundraisers are a very common thing nowadays because the huge need for money by different sports teams. This would be so since most of them need to have the funds necessary to keep their teams...
View ArticleHow To Write An Awesome Fundraising Letter
The procedure of creating a fundraising letter may be one of the most crucial actions your charity will ever complete as it attempts to complete its goals. A fundraising letter gives possible and past...
View ArticleCow Chip Raffle
Oh, in my posts on raffle twists, how could I have forgotten the time-honored cow chip raffle? Running across this article this weekend reminded me of this unique way of picking raffle winners. The...
View ArticleEarning Raffle Tickets
The political raffle I wrote about back in August got me thinking about other ways for people to earn raffle tickets rather than buying them. No one ever said that a raffle ticket needs to be given in...
View ArticleHow Will You Promote Your Non-Profit Fundraiser?
Non-profits organize fundraisers to collect money for their year-round social programs and activities. They host parties to hold charitable dinners and outdoor functions. However, as the main reason...
View ArticleFive Tips to Starting a Successful Non-Profit
Starting a non-profit requires careful planning and thorough execution. It is a challenging endeavor, and not everyone succeeds in creating a sustainable and successful non-profit. Here are 5 useful...
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