A raffle is a great way to boost ticket sales and donations for your nonprofit. Whether it’s a grand prize like front-row seats to an upcoming band or small items, here are some ideas for how to make your next fundraiser one for the books.
Remember to include your organization’s contact information on the ticket stubs, as well as a date by which they need to be turned in. It’s important to keep track of these things to prevent mistakes.
Online Raffles
Raise funds for your school, club, or charity with an online raffle. It's an easy way to attract participants and reach a wide audience.
Start by choosing prizes that appeal to your audience. These items can range from big-ticket prizes like trips or cars to smaller gifts and services.
You can also use your raffle to raise donations for your cause during or before the event. Set up a donation page for the raffle and promote it using social media and email campaigns.
Golden Ticket Giveaways
Channel your inner Willy Wonka and create a raffle with a twist. Instead of requiring participants to purchase tickets, hand out candy bars and include one golden ticket inside each package.
The first person to find a golden ticket will receive a prize pack including a GeForce RTX 2070 GPU from NVIDIA, $100 gift card from Outlaw Technology, Emerge swag, and a 1-year print and digital subscription to Cannabis Tech Today.
Mentorship Programs
Mentorship programs can be an effective way to develop employees. They can also be beneficial for the company because they help to increase employee satisfaction and productivity. Mentorship programs can include a variety of formats, from formal one-on-one mentoring to group mentoring and self-directed mentoring.
It is important to get leadership on board with a mentorship program before it can be successful. Once they have committed to participating, they can promote it and speak about its benefits to others.
Parking Spaces
A parking space is a paved area designed for the parking of vehicles. These spaces can be found in streets, parking lots, and garages. Parking spaces are usually marked and have specific dimensions to accommodate different types of vehicles.
Car servicing can be expensive, so offering up a certificate for an oil change or other service can be a great way to raise funds for your nonprofit raffle. Likewise, engraved bricks can be a great fundraising prize for schools and other community institutions.
Front-Row Seats
Front-row seats refer to the first row of a venue or setting where whoever occupies them has an unobstructed first-person view of whatever is happening. The expression can also be used metaphorically to mean something close or intimate, such as a good seat at a play.
It can sometimes be difficult to find front-row tickets for concerts and other events. It helps to check the secondary market regularly — multiple times a day if necessary — in the weeks leading up to the event.
Local Artists
Local artists are some of the most passionate people in any community. They’re the ones who put their heart into their work and use it to affect change in their town. They’re the ones teaching art to children at school or using their skills in healthcare settings.
Supporting your local artist doesn’t have to be expensive or out of reach. One way to do this is commissioning a piece of artwork. This is a rewarding experience and results in a one-of-a-kind piece you’ll cherish forever.
Gift Cards
Gift cards are an easy and convenient way to gift someone a specific amount of money. These gift vouchers can be purchased in any store or online and have a set value for the recipient to spend on anything.
Gift cards can be used to raise funds for local charities by offering them as prizes for a raffle or giveaway. These include products and services like a dinner for two at a popular restaurant or a weekend getaway package.
Subscription Boxes
Subscription boxes are a unique way to raise funds for your business. However, it's essential to understand how much fulfillment and marketing costs will impact your profitability.
Fulfillment and shipping costs increase as your sales volume increases. It's important to price your products appropriately to remain competitive and profitable. Many subscription box businesses include a list of total products' cost on their websites, which helps shoppers realize how much they save by subscribing.
Virtual Events
Virtual events are a great way to raise money for less while engaging with members outside of your local area. These can range from webinars to full virtual conferences.
Adding live surveys and polls to a virtual event boost engagement and encourage participants to stay tuned in. These features also help your organization gain valuable feedback for future use.
Make sure to integrate your virtual event platform with other systems like CRM and marketing automation platforms. This allows registration and attendee data to flow easily between events.
