Would you believe it if we told you that as organizations add an additional fundraising driver, their total raised doubles? Well, it’s time to start believing! At Trellis, we conducted a study with over one thousand fundraisers and it’s true… modern organizations that are raising more for their causes are approaching fundraising differently. And the secret? They’re adding additional fundraising drivers.  (Read more about our latest study in this guide).

But how does this relate to online raffles? Raffles are a powerful fundraising driver and by adding an online raffle to your next fundraiser you could crack the code and raise double what you did last year! Not to mention adding a raffle to your fundraiser is easier than you think (we promise).

We’re Trellis, an all-in-one fundraising software platform for charities to easily create, manage and grow their fundraisers. Trellis is an approved raffle provider in most provinces across Canada, and most recently we were approved to power raffles in Ontario!

So going back to how easy it is to add an online raffle to your fundraiser, what exactly is involved and how can you get started?

1. Determine your license type

First, you’ll need to determine what license to apply for to ensure you are following the laws and regulations in your jurisdiction. Insider trick: fill out this 2-minute quiz to find the right license type for you!

2. Setup your raffle

Haven’t set up a raffle before? Don’t sweat, the team at Trellis is here to walk you through the process whether you’re a seasoned pro or this is your first raffle. Connect with the Trellis team here.

3. Launch and market your raffle

Launching your raffle is as easy as the click of a button, and although marketing a whole new fundraising element sounds like a headache you can simply piggyback on your existing fundraiser promotion. Still looking for some extra tips and tricks? Download this raffle marketing checklist to get some ideas.

Adding an online raffle to your next fundraiser is an easy way to raise more for your organization. To get started, fill out the raffle licensing quiz or if you’re super keen… connect with our team here. We can’t wait to watch your raffle become a success!