Raffles are a fundraising method where donors purchase entries for the chance to win a prize. Givebacks provides many tools and customization options to help you run a smooth and successful Raffle. The links below will take you to other Knowledge Base articles with further information.
Legal Requirements
Raffles are considered gambling in the US, so their use is heavily restricted. Before you start planning your Raffle, confirm whether you're legally allowed to run one:
Raffles vs. Sweepstakes
Sweepstakes are a good alternative to Raffles since they function similarly, but Sweepstakes are required to offer a free method of entry, so they're not considered gambling:
Raffle Types
There are several types of Raffles you can run:
50/50 Raffle (also known as a split-the-pot or jackpot Raffle): Donors can enter for a chance to win part of the funds raised
Prize Raffle: Donors can enter for a chance to win traditional prizes like vacation packages, goodie baskets, etc.
Offline Entries
In addition to selling Raffle entries online, RallyUp allows you to sell entries offline and then manually add the entry purchases to your online records:
Entry Pricing
The way you set up your entry levels can encourage more people to participate and donate at higher levels so you raise the most money possible:
Pre-Registration
Pre-registration allows donors to create a Givebacks account and save a payment method before your Raffle begins. When your Raffle starts, they can check out quickly and easily:
Drawing Winners
There are multiple options for automatic or manual drawing, so you can select the option that works best for your situation:
Notify Winners
Similarly to drawing winners, you can have RallyUp email the winners automatically, or you can notify them manually:
Raffle Reports
Givebacks provides several reports you can use to manage Raffle details and analyze data:
Questions? Click the "?" icon to contact Givebacks Support.