An online raffle can be added to any campaign type on Pledge It (with the exception of Donation Forms) allowing you to sell raffle entries alongside your event registration or directly to interested supporters. Pledge It supports both Item Based Raffles and 50/50 Raffles.
Note: Looking to run just an online raffle? You can create a campaign and only use the raffle feature to run a standalone raffle. You can feature your raffle item(s) directly on your campaign homepage for anyone to browse or purchase entries directly.
Enable Raffle feature
Visit the Dashboard of the campaign you would like to add your raffle to.
Select Settings on the left side menu.
Select Raffles and then adjust the toggle to turn this feature on.
You will be prompted to confirm your organization has taken all necessary steps to abide by state and local laws regarding raffles. After checking the box, click Enable.
Click Manage Raffles to be taken to your Raffles dashboard where you can begin creating your raffle.
Create raffle
Select Raffles on the left side menu of your campaign’s Dashboard.
Click Create Raffle in the top right corner of the dashboard.
Choose the format of your raffle, either Item Based or 50/50.
Enter a title and description for your raffle.
Adjust your preferred entry levels. At least one entry level is required, but you can add additional options as needed.
Adjust your preference for featuring your raffle as an upsell at checkout. By default this is turned on, but you can disable it.
Click Publish Raffle when finished.
Display raffle
Note: If enabling a raffle on an event-based campaign, your raffle will immediately be visible and available for purchase during registration. You will also have the option to feature your raffle on your campaign page for anyone to view and purchase entries directly using the steps below.
Visit your campaign's Dashboard and select Settings from the left side menu.
Select Campaign Page and click Add Section to enable a new content block.
Select Raffle from the content block options. In the pop-up provided, enter the title or name of your raffle as you want it publicly displayed and upload an optional photo.
Click Save and then drag and drop the raffle to the preferred place on your campaign page.
Tip: To increase visibility of your raffle, you can duplicate the Raffle content block once created and move a copy of it to other sub-pages on your campaign.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I upload a photo for my raffle?
You can enable the Raffle content block on your campaign page to showcase your raffle. When enabling this content block, you will be prompted to upload an optional photo for your raffle. A photo is not required. At this time, only one phone can be uploaded per raffle. Visit Settings > Campaign Page and select Add Section to enable the Raffles content block.
When adding an image, you will be prompted to upload a file that requires a 1:1 aspect ratio (square). Below are examples of dimensions that meet that requirement:
500x500
800x800
1000x1000
Can I edit a live raffle item?
Yes. You can edit your raffle at any time. Simply visit your Raffles dashboard, click the three dot menu to the right of the raffle item you need to update, and select Edit Raffle. If you need to update the image associated with your raffle on your campaign page, you will need to visit Settings > Campaign Page and update the Raffles content block.
How many raffles can I have running simultaneously?
There is no limit to the number of raffles that you create. You can close and open your raffles at any time of your choosing.
What does it mean for my raffle to be featured as an upsell?
When supporters are purchasing tickets for your event, they will be able to select their event tickets and raffle entries. If a participant has not selected any raffle entries, your raffle entries will be displayed again on the final checkout page, giving them one more option to purchase. This can be disabled if desired by editing your raffle and toggling off the upsell setting.