Whether your organization wants to raise money for the purchase of new equipment, to buy more food for kids at school, or to provide free music lessons to the community, you can use a raffle. This type of fundraiser requires a small committee to decide the prizes and the date of the drawing. It also requires volunteers to sell the tickets. They can be sold door to door, by mail, or online. In addition, a nonprofit can have a booth at a fundraising event to promote the raffle.

Before having the tickets printed, determine how many you need to sell in order to reach your funding goal. You will need to pay for the printing, which includes perforation and numbering. Ask around to see if you can get the work done at a lower cost. You can even find a printer that is willing to donate the printing costs. Raffles typically require tickets to have spaces for participants’ name, address, phone number and email address. This is important for raffle regulations, and should be included on the ticket to avoid legal issues.

The size of the prize you are offering will help decide how much money you want to raise. The smaller the prize, the fewer tickets you need to sell. Larger prizes, such as trips or cars, require a larger pool of people to sell tickets in order to reach your funding goal.

If you are using a raffle to fundraise for your nonprofit, try to tie the prize to your mission. For example, if your organization is dedicated to helping children, the prize could be an iPad, a laptop, or tickets to a museum. This can make the draw more interesting for your supporters.

Prizes that are akin to gambling can attract the Internal Revenue Service’s attention, so be careful. This is why some states have specific laws that regulate and prohibit raffles, or require registration for them, or outlaw them completely.

A raffle is a great way to bring in new members and engage your existing supporters. However, it can be a challenge to find good volunteers to sell the tickets. You will need to motivate them by establishing clear expectations, praising those who are meeting their goals and encouraging others. It is also helpful to have a short deadline for selling tickets, as most people do not like to be asked for donations repeatedly. In addition, you can offer a prize to the person who sells the most tickets, which can provide a strong incentive for volunteers to work hard.