Category: Raffles
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Raffle vs Silent Auction: Which Raises More for Your Group?
Raffle vs silent auction: which raises more, which needs a permit, the tax rules for buyers and how much volunteer work each takes, with worked examples.
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35 Raffle Basket Ideas That Get People Buying Tickets
35 raffle basket ideas for schools, churches and small nonprofits, with what to put in each, a budget per basket, and a letter to ask local shops.
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How to Run a Raffle Fundraiser: The Complete Guide for Nonprofits
How to run a raffle fundraiser for a nonprofit, PTO or church: permits, format, pricing, prizes, ticket sales, cash, the drawing, IRS rules, a checklist.
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Best Raffle Software for Small Nonprofits (Honest Fee Comparison)
Best raffle software for nonprofits compared on real fees: Zeffy, Givebutter, RallyUp, GalaBid and BetterWorld, with fee math on $1,000 and state limits.
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Are Raffles Legal for Nonprofits? US Raffle Rules Explained
Are raffles legal for nonprofits? In most states, yes, with conditions: who qualifies, licenses, prize limits, online sales, IRS rules, 4 state examples.
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What to Put on a Raffle Ticket (Checklist and Free Template)
What to put on a raffle ticket and stub: the checklist, the items many states require, tax wording, and a free copy-ready ticket template.
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12 Ways to Sell More Raffle Tickets
How to sell more raffle tickets for a school, church or small nonprofit: 12 practical ways, a seller script, and fixes when tickets are not selling.
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How to Run a 50/50 Raffle Step by Step
How to run a 50/50 raffle step by step: permits, pricing, cash handling, the drawing, IRS rules for the winner, plus a free 50/50 rules template.
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How to Price Raffle Tickets (With a Simple Formula)
How to price raffle tickets: a simple formula from your goal and real buyer count, bundle tiers that don't undercut you, and a worked PTO example.
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How to Do a Raffle on Facebook (Without Breaking the Rules)
How to do a raffle on Facebook within Meta's rules: what its policies say about raffles, where to sell tickets, a post template and a live drawing setup.
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How to Do a Fair Raffle Drawing (In Person and Online)
How to do a raffle drawing nobody questions: setup, a step-by-step draw, multiple prizes, online lists, a witness record and unclaimed prizes.
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How Many Raffle Tickets Should You Print? (Rolls vs Books)
How many raffle tickets should I print? Count entries, not guests, add a 30 to 50 percent buffer, then pick double rolls, ticket books or print-your-own.