{"id":81084,"date":"2025-11-07T14:39:00","date_gmt":"2025-11-07T14:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.givergy.com\/?p=81084"},"modified":"2025-11-07T14:39:00","modified_gmt":"2025-11-07T14:39:00","slug":"how-to-run-a-prize-draw-or-raffle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.givergy.com\/us\/blog\/how-to-run-a-prize-draw-or-raffle\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Run a Raffle or Prize Draw \u2013 5 Easy Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"..\/..\/platform\/raffles\/\">Running a raffle or prize draw <\/a>\u00a0is one of the most engaging ways to raise funds. It gives supporters something fun to take part in while helping your cause reach its goals faster.<\/p>\n<p>But managing ticket sales, keeping track of entries, and making sure everything stays compliant can be a lot to juggle. That\u2019s where using a <a href=\"..\/..\/\"><strong>fundraising platform<\/strong><\/a> like Givergy makes all the difference.<\/p>\n<p>With Givergy, you can set up a fully compliant online prize draw in just a few steps with no spreadsheets, no manual tracking, and no confusion about who\u2019s won. Everything runs through one easy-to-use platform designed for charities and non-profits.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to get started.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Turn on the Prize Draw feature<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Every great prize draw starts with the right foundation. With Givergy, that means making sure the <strong>Prize Draw feature<\/strong> is switched on for your campaign.<\/p>\n<p>Head to <strong>Campaign Settings \u2192 Features<\/strong> and toggle on \u201cPrize Draws.\u201d Once it\u2019s active, you\u2019ll see it appear in your campaign menu, ready to set up..<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong> Create your prize draw<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Now it\u2019s time to bring your prize draw to life. Click <strong>\u201cCreate New Prize Draw\u201d<\/strong> and start filling in the key details that make your campaign unique.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll choose where your draw is based, how tickets will be sold, and what prize is up for grabs. Add a clear title, your start and end dates, ticket price, and the total number of tickets available. You can even set a minimum age for participation and decide whether to show or hide the retail value of your prize.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong> Add your story and images<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget that great fundraising tells a compelling story. Use the <strong>Description<\/strong> box to share what makes your prize special and why supporters should take part. Keep it a few paragraphs long; short enough to scan, but rich enough to inspire.<\/p>\n<p>Then bring your story to life with images. Upload high-quality, landscape photos that look great on phones and tablets. A strong visual connection can make all the difference.<\/p>\n<p>And if you\u2019re based in the UK, don\u2019t forget to include your <strong>postal entry details<\/strong> \u2014 it\u2019s a legal requirement for all prize draws.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong> Preview and activate your draw<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Before you go live, take a moment to see things through your supporters\u2019 eyes.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve saved your details, you\u2019ll see new tabs appear:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Tickets Sold<\/strong> \u2013 where you can track sales and download reports<\/li>\n<li><strong>Preview Ticket<\/strong> \u2013 a quick look at what your supporters will receive<\/li>\n<li><strong>Activate Prize Draw<\/strong> \u2013 your launch button when you\u2019re ready to go live<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When you click <strong>Activate<\/strong>, your draw will automatically open at your chosen start time. It\u2019s really that simple.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li><strong> Close your draw and celebrate your winners<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>After your draw ends, it\u2019s time for the best part &#8211; announcing the winners.<\/p>\n<p>Head to <strong>Close Prize Draw<\/strong> to pick them using Givergy\u2019s built-in random draw tool, which ensures everything is fair and transparent. Once the winners are selected, you can send them an automatic notification and download a full results report.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a quick, compliant process that keeps your supporters informed and excited from start to finish.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why run your prize draw with Givergy?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Simple setup:<\/strong> Launch in minutes, no technical experience required.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Compliant by design:<\/strong> Built to meet legal and regulatory standards, including free-entry options.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Engaging experience:<\/strong> Eye-catching layouts and quick checkout on any device.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Seamless reporting:<\/strong> Track tickets, revenue, and winners all in one place.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Ready to get started?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re ready to raise more through a <a href=\"..\/..\/platform\/raffles\/\">prize draw or raffle<\/a>, you can create a campaign in minutes by clicking the link below.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"..\/..\/get-started\/\">Create your own raffle here.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Running a raffle or prize draw \u00a0is one of the most engaging ways to raise funds. It gives supporters something fun to take part in while helping your cause reach its goals faster. But managing ticket sales, keeping track of entries, and making sure everything stays compliant can be a lot to juggle. 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