Raffles are a great way to encourage a large number of small donations, while you allow people to feel that they are getting something (or the chance at something) for their money. Think about raffling or auctioning items that people would like owning and appreciate buying at a bargain. Usually big-ticket items inspire the best participation during a raffle, but an auction can feature items across a wide range of styles and prices. 

Success Story: Nicole B. in New York held a basket auction at the hospital where her mother woks. Friends and family helped make 30 baskets, and another 20 were donated. She sold raffle tickets 3 for $1 or 20 for $5 and sold individual baked goods for 50 cents. The raffle was held for 7 hours and earned Nicole $1,065.

Success Story: Kristen J. of California and her family hosted a pasta dinner for 62 people. Included were 30 raffle prizes and 20 silent auction items. Her father’s barbershop quartet performed for 30 minutes to please the crowd. By the end of the night they had raised $2,200.

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