Target €500 (£350Stg) + depending on how many raffle tickets are sold
Getting started...
- Approach local companies for raffle prizes - when contacting companies make sure that you have a letter written up that explains why you are organising a raffle and where the money will be going to so that this can either be posted or faxed upon requested. Its sometime and idea to get a contact name from the company so that you can personalise the letter.
- Do not be affraid to approach companies - the worst that will happen is they will not be able to donate a prize. Its alway best to try your luck some companies may surprise you!
- Decide on ticket prices - depending on what sort of prizes you are raffling will depend on how much a ticket can be sold for - generally between €2-€5. When selling the tickets try and make it look like a bargain - for example if you are selling the tickets for €3 each - try selling 4 for €10
- Think of people who will attend the raffle - friends, family, work colleagues
- Advertise the night by leaving leaflets around your work of all the prizes that will be on offer. You could also send an email with all the prizes to friends and family.
What you'll need...
- An appropriate venue - a pub can be a very good location. This also means that you can spread the raffle throughout the night which could mean more ticket sales as the night progresses.
- Lots of raffle tickets - which can be sold before the draw and during the night
- Food and drink - you might decide to provide some finger food to entice people - or maybe find some sponsorship so that the first drink is for free
Timing...
- When choosing the date(s) try to make sure they don't clash with any major local/national event.
- Select 2/3 dates and perhaps circulate these among family and friends, to check availability. Using email at work may be an option providing quick response
