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How to Organize a Charity Drive

Charity fundraisers that offer a change to win through raffle tickets are exciting. Many people have no problems helping a charity that they personally support. Community members that have no affiliation with a charity always want a change to win a great prize. Here are some tips on how to organize a charity drive with raffle tickets.

Understanding the charities mission is important to some supporters. Create a written statement that discusses whom the raffle tickets purchased will directly benefit. Some people will buy more than one ticket if a clear statement explains where their money is going.

Set a monetary goal that is needed for a specific purpose. This could be to raise $ 10,000 for medical equipment at the local children's hospital. Another goal example is to raise $ 4000 to offset a church youth group trip to a theme park.

Organize charity volunteers to perform specific tasks. There are certain members better suited to pass out fliers in local neighborhoods or obtain free radio or television publicity. Have a written assignment list, time line, and double check task completion before the date of the raffle.

Enlist community support to offset the costs of great prizes. Many businesses set aside a portion of their profits to help support local charities. Take a printed flier that details the current charity mission and charity monetary goal. There may be several businesses that offer merchandise, coupons, and special discounts as prizes. If there are no local businesses willing to donate a large ticket item, ask for the item at cost. Some businesses may be willing to offer a substantial discount in exchange for the advertising that the charity drive will bring.

Take digital pictures and a short video of the prizes. Explain how prizes will be determined, what time the raffle will take place, and how to purchase tickets. There may be a grand prized winner and other smaller prizes given away through the raffle. Use social media tools like MySpace, Face Book, and Twitter to point to a text and video description of the raffle.

Write a press release and distribute it through free and low cost promotional services. Raffle ticket printing prevents fraud and can have the name of the charity drive displayed.