How to Run a Golden Ticket Raffle
Have you ever heard of a Golden Ticket Raffle? Aside from conjuring Charlie and the Chocolate Factory memories, this is actually a super appealing and buzz-worthy idea for your next charity fundraise
First off, what is a Golden Ticket Raffle? In plain terms, this is a fundraising strategy that gives a single ticket holder the chance to win an extremely coveted over-the-top prize, rather than a smaller gift. Golden tickets are typically priced higher than average fundraising raffle tickets, but the prizes are truly amazing.
Here’s exactly how to implement a Golden Ticket Raffle at your next fundraising event:
Step 1. Check Local Laws and Regulations
Every state has different parameters for gambling and giveaways. Make sure you’re playing by the rules.
Step 2: Set a date and time for the drawing
Letting attendees exactly when the winner will be announced will help stir Golden Ticket sales and set expectations.
Step 3: Come Up with a Budget and Select Golden Ticket Prizes
There’s nothing like a once-in-a-lifetime BlueTree Marketing trip or experience as the Golden Ticket prize. Let a BlueTree Marketing expert guide you to fundraising prize that’s on-brand with your event. For example, a casino night fundraiser might have a Stay & Play in Las Vegas trip as the Golden Ticket prize. BlueTree Marketing can even work with your organization 1:1 to come up with a custom charity raffle item prize offering.
Step 4: Print Golden Tickets in Bulk
If your Golden Ticket prize is exciting enough, it’s bound to generate buzz. Make sure you have enough tickets for the abundance of Golden Ticket sales.
Step 5: Promote Your Golden Ticket Raffle
Your Golden Ticket prize should be exciting enough to really hook attendees. So make sure to mention it on the invitation and reminders, as well as post about it on social media channels.
Step 6: Sell Golden Tickets both Online and Offline
Make it easy for fundraiser event attendees to purchase Golden Tickets. We highly recommend selling tickets both online and offline so there’s no excuse not to partake!
Step 7: Sell Golden Tickets both Online and Offline
When the time has come, consider making the winning Golden Ticket drawing a spectacle! If the winner is announced publicly, it could create excitement for your fundraising event and subconsciously convince more to purchase Golden Tickets next time around
For more auction and raffle ideas that will make your event epic, reach out to a Blue Tree Marketing specialist today!
FAQs
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A Passport to Paradise Raffle is a fundraising game where participants purchase tickets for a chance to win their choice of trip.
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Passport to Paradise Raffle are really effective because:
They create excitement and anticipation
They offer a simple, low-barrier way to participate
Large prizes motivate higher ticket sales
They can be combined with other fundraising activities
They are a great way to reach fundraising goals because the charity makes more money
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The number of tickets depends on your fundraising goal and prize value. Limited ticket quantities create urgency and increase the chance of winning, which often drives higher sales. However you can sell as many tickets as you want.
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