From community fundraising events to school fundraisers, raffles are an exciting way to boost support for your nonprofit event! If you’re stuck on how to get started, we’ve got you covered with free raffle ticket templates that can be customized to suit your next raffle idea.
Did you know that a whopping 47% of donors support nonprofit causes through raffles? With so many free and customizable raffle ticket templates out there, it’s easy to create a stunning, brand-aligned version that can scale support for your cause.
In this article, we share a list of free templates to help you design attractive raffle tickets that maximize engagement and donations before and during your event.
Let’s get to it!
Your raffle ticket should contain important information that informs supporters about your event. And, don’t forget to ensure it aligns with your brand to instill donor trust.
Here are six steps to guarantee your raffle ticket checks all the boxes:
Before you start customizing your raffle ticket template, gather all the necessary information about your fundraising event and decide which type of raffle you’d like to hold. There are plenty of raffle ideas to choose from, such as 50/50 raffles, where your nonprofit splits the raffle earnings with the raffle winner.
Once you’ve decided on an in-person, hybrid, or virtual raffle idea, consider what your supporters would need to know. Choose your event name, location, start and end times, and ticket prices.
Depending on your event type, you may also want to include special instructions or disclaimers for supporters to keep top of mind!
Attractive prizes are a great way to entice supporters to participate in your raffle. Decide on what prizes you’ll be giving away and make sure they align with the theme of your event. There are plenty of options available, ranging from raffle baskets to a luxury spa day.
Save some bucks and approach vendors and stores in your community. Ask them to donate prizes that you can put up for grabs in exchange for a special mention. It’s a win-win!
Bonus resource: Need some inspo? Check out these 15 raffle prize ideas to get you going (plus a sample prize donation letter included).
With so many options out there, you have the pick of the litter. Choose a template that matches or is as close to your event theme or nonprofit’s brand style as possible. This will save you time when customizing the template to match your fundraising event needs.
Personalize your raffle ticket to align with your brand identity to ensure donors and supporters can recognize your nonprofit at first glance. This boosts your credibility and the likelihood of supporters engaging in your raffle and fundraising event.
With this in mind, customize your free raffle ticket template with specific colors and fonts, details about your event, compelling images, and your organization’s logo.
You could also personalize your raffle ticket to align with a specific campaign, like a summer-themed raffle or one that’s just in time for the holiday season!
Next, make sure that all the necessary event details are included on your raffle ticket. Be sure to check for any typos or grammatical errors. Once you’re happy with your changes, download and print your raffle tickets.
Pro tip: Consider printing at a professional print shop to ensure high-quality raffle tickets that are sure to impress your audience.
Share and promote your raffle by distributing your tickets both in person and online to expand your reach and ramp up participation! Hand them out at your in-person fundraising events and discuss the raffle across your social media channels.
Go the extra mile and set up a crowdfunding campaign to raise extra support for your raffle! See how this organization did it using Donorbox:
Set Up a Crowdfunding Campaign
Customizable raffle ticket templates not only boost your productivity but also shave down design time! This gives you more room to focus on making your event as impactful as possible without compromising on the quality of your raffle ticket.
Raffle templates help you:
Raffles are considered a form of lottery by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Before you commit to organizing a raffle, remember to check out your state’s specific raffle laws and regulations.
Bear in mind that some states prohibit online raffle ticket sales. Check with your state’s Attorney General and local government beforehand to understand potential restrictions.
All raffle winnings and federal income tax withheld must also be reported by filing Form W-2G. You can send your raffle winner a copy of the tax form, along with Form 1096.
The IRS also requires individuals to pay taxes on raffle winnings as ordinary income. If the raffle prize is worth more than $5,000, then your nonprofit must withhold 25%. Alternatively, you can pay the withholding tax directly.
With so many free and accessible resources available, we’ve narrowed it down to these four easy-to-use tools to get you started with designing your professional raffle ticket – at no extra cost.
If you’re on the hunt for a tool that is both easy to use and provides plenty of stunning customizable templates, Canva is for you.
An added bonus? Canva has a free offering for nonprofits!
Google Docs is a great alternative to Microsoft Word if you want to create an effective yet simple raffle ticket template online. With Google Docs, team collaboration is easy, since multiple people can review and edit the design in real time!
Printable raffle tickets in PDF format are ideal if you need a seamless, print-ready option. These raffle tickets are easy to customize using tools like Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader.
Adobe offers a world of advanced customization options that take your raffle template from drab to fab. And, you’ll have complete control over your design, giving you the freedom to customize everything from dimensions to finer visual details.
Take your raffle ticket sales to new heights with Donorbox! Leverage our powerful donation forms and event ticketing software to promote and sell your raffle tickets online. Here are some ways to use it:
Create a customizable and brand-aligned donation form on Donorbox to sell tickets for your raffle online. Host your form on a Donorbox donation page and add images, text, and video to tell your story.
Be sure to include the ticket prices and clearly label each ticket type. You can even add a goal meter to show donors how their gifts make a positive impact on your target revenue!
Take a look at how this organization used a Donorbox donation form to sell tickets to their event online:
Build Your Donorbox Donation Form
Once you’ve customized your raffle ticket template, promote your raffle and event using Donorbox Events. Our powerful event ticketing tool lets you create a customizable event form to sell tickets directly – with tax-deductible values for each ticket automatically calculated for you!
Personalize your event form and host it for free on Donorbox, or embed it on your website. Create as many ticket types as you need, and customize each type with names, quantities, and pricing.
Your supporters can purchase tickets in 43 currencies using multiple payment methods, including credit/debit cards and digital wallet payments, like Apple Pay and Google Pay. Donors can also make additional contributions on top of purchasing tickets to your event – right from your event form!
Attendees will receive instant receipts once they make ticket purchases, with tax-deductible and fair market values listed.
Take a look at this event form hosted on Donorbox:
Promote Your Event with Donorbox
Bonus resource: If you want to learn how to create an event using Donorbox, check out our step-by-step guide.
Customizable raffle ticket templates take the fuss out of creating printable, attractive, and brand-aligned raffle tickets to raise more for your cause. There are plenty of tools to get you going, and we hope this article has been helpful.
At Donorbox, we’re passionate about helping you boost donations that fuel your mission forward. With intuitive fundraising features like our multi-step donation forms, event ticketing software, in-person donation kiosks, and more, engaging your donors and encouraging them to give becomes a breeze.
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Jamy-Lee Holt