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Rafflebox raffle software
FAQs: Before you start a raffle with Rafflebox, read our
frequently asked questions to find answers to common questions!
What is Rafflebox, exactly?
Rafflebox is an online software platform that makes it much easier and much more efficient to raise funds with 50/50 and prize raffles.
It’s a scaleable, behind-the-scenes software trusted and used successfully by organizations of all sizes since 2016. Our software provides fundraisers with a customizable page and url to promote their cause and sell tickets – online, via mobile, and/or in-venue.
Rafflebox account holders get a user-friendly dashboard that allows them to track ticket sales, 50/50 jackpots and funds raised in real-time; view sales by individual, by date/prize/location and by designated branch/team/cause; and export sales and financial reports. Rafflebox is certified across North America, keeps all sales info secure, and gives you proprietary access to your ticket sellers and ticket buyers lists.
Can anyone run a raffle?
You must be a registered non-profit or charity within the state or province where you want to run your raffle. And you’ll need a gaming account with your state/provincial licensing body to apply for a raffle licence.
Do I need a raffle licence?
Yes, your organization is responsible for applying for your own raffle licence through the gaming regulator in your state/province of operation. You will find the application form on their website. We can help you navigate licensing once you’ve opened your Rafflebox account.
Rafflebox will provide an example of an email ticket you’ll need to submit with your licence application. Once your licence is approved, you can expect your raffle to go live in two business days or less.
What is the cost to run an online 50/50 or prize raffle with Rafflebox?
There are no upfront costs! All raffle proceeds are deposited into a bank account managed by your organization; fees are invoiced after your raffle has closed. This means your organization can use the funds you raise from your raffle to pay for all administration and set-up costs.
During your raffle, if a ticket-buyer pays by credit card, card processing fees are charged at the time of ticket purchase.
Once a 50/50 raffle is complete, your winner gets half the total jackpot. Your organization receives the other half of all funds raised.
When is payment due?
Merchant fees – or credit card processing fees – are deducted at the time of ticket purchase; all remaining costs associated with running a Rafflebox are invoiced to the non-profit organization after the raffle is completed.
Do I need a credit card? A bank account? How does that link to the raffle?
You don’t need a credit card; you’ll need a Stripe account linked to your organization’s chequing account.
Stripe is an online merchant that facilitates safe and secure online payments between groups. Your organization will enter your information and bank information securely through our dashboard. Funds raised from your raffle are deposited into this Stripe account and managed exclusively by your organization. Funds take up to 5-7 business days to be available in the Rafflebox dashboard for deposit into your organization’s chequing account. Rafflebox cannot access this account.
What kind of raffles can I run with Rafflebox?
Rafflebox seamlessly facilitates 50/50 raffles, prize raffles, combination 50/50-Prize raffles, early bird draws, employee payroll raffles, Goldrush raffles and live, in-venue raffles. Our set up does not support silent or live auctions, or sweepstake-style fundraising.
How do I sell tickets?
Rafflebox makes selling tickets easy for your organization. Once your raffle is live, simply share your raffle URL link and/or QR code via email and social media. Your supporters can purchase tickets from anywhere: Rafflebox supports mobile-friendly online and in-person ticket buying.
Can sales be tracked to individual ticket sellers?
Yes! In addition to your raffle link, Rafflebox offers custom links – called “in support of” links – so you can track sales back to each member, volunteer or organization.
For example, Sport Nova Scotia’s Sport Split 50/50 raffle supports sports teams and clubs across the province with monthly raffles. The organization oversees dozens of teams and clubs; on the raffle page, raffle ticket buyers can select both the team and player they’re supporting. By tracking how much each team and team member is earning, Sport Nova Scotia creates healthy competition among their members. Top fundraising clubs get a prize each month, which helps light a ticket-selling fire under members. Plus, people love directly supporting the team member they know. The Sport Split raffle is raising up to $44,000 each month, selling 10x more tickets than before moving to Rafflebox and using the ‘In Support Of’ feature.
When raffle ticket buyers visit your raffle page, they can use the “in support of” feature to select an individual or organization to support. They simply click “in support of” and a drop-down menu of all participating ticket sellers is displayed.
The “Top Fundraisers” tab on your raffle page acts as a real-time leaderboard and displays ticket sales by individual or organization throughout your campaign.
Ticket sellers will receive an email notification when a purchase is made in support of you, your child or your organization. Your supporter (ticket purchaser) will also receive an automated thank-you email with their ticket numbers!
Sounds like this is exactly what we need! How do I get started?
We’re excited to help you raise money for your great cause! Fill out this form – a friendly Rafflebox success specialist will follow up to finalize details.
What is Rafflebox, exactly?
Rafflebox is an online software platform that makes it much easier and much more efficient to raise funds with 50/50 and prize raffles.
It’s a scaleable, behind-the-scenes software trusted and used successfully by organizations of all sizes since 2016. Our software provides fundraisers with a customizable page and url to promote their cause and sell tickets – online, via mobile, and/or in-venue.
Rafflebox account holders get a user-friendly dashboard that allows them to track ticket sales, 50/50 jackpots and funds raised in real-time; view sales by individual, by date/prize/location and by designated branch/team/cause; and export sales and financial reports. Rafflebox is certified across North America, keeps all sales info secure, and gives you proprietary access to your ticket sellers and ticket buyers lists.
What kind of raffles can I run with Rafflebox?
Rafflebox seamlessly facilitates 50/50 raffles, prize raffles, combination 50/50-Prize raffles, early bird draws, employee payroll raffles, Goldrush raffles and live, in-venue raffles. Our set up does not support silent or live auctions, or sweepstake-style fundraising.
Can anyone run a raffle?
You must be a registered non-profit or charity within the state or province where you want to run your raffle. And you’ll need a gaming account with your state/provincial licensing body to apply for a raffle licence.
Do I need a raffle licence?
Yes, your organization is responsible for applying for your own raffle licence through the gaming regulator in your state/province of operation. You will find the application form on their website. We can help you navigate licensing once you’ve opened your Rafflebox account.
Rafflebox will provide an example of an email ticket you’ll need to submit with your licence application. Once your licence is approved, you can expect your raffle to go live in two business days or less.
What is the cost to run an online 50/50 or prize raffle with Rafflebox?
There are no upfront costs! All raffle proceeds are deposited into a bank account managed by your organization; fees are invoiced after your raffle has closed. This means your organization can use the funds you raise from your raffle to pay for all administration and set-up costs.
During your raffle, if a ticket-buyer pays by credit card, card processing fees are charged at the time of ticket purchase.
Once a 50/50 raffle is complete, your winner gets half the total jackpot. Your organization receives the other half of all funds raised.
When is payment due?
Merchant fees – or credit card processing fees – are deducted at the time of ticket purchase; all remaining costs associated with running a Rafflebox are invoiced to the non-profit organization after the raffle is completed.
Do I need a credit card? A bank account? How does that link to the raffle?
You don’t need a credit card; you’ll need a Stripe account linked to your organization’s chequing account.
Stripe is an online merchant that facilitates safe and secure online payments between groups. Your organization will enter your information and bank information securely through our dashboard. Funds raised from your raffle are deposited into this Stripe account and managed exclusively by your organization. Funds take up to 5-7 business days to be available in the Rafflebox dashboard for deposit into your organization’s chequing account. Rafflebox cannot access this account.
How do I sell tickets?
Rafflebox makes selling tickets easy for your organization. Once your raffle is live, simply share your raffle URL link and/or QR code via email and social media. Your supporters can purchase tickets from anywhere: Rafflebox supports mobile-friendly online and in-person ticket buying.
Can sales be tracked to individual ticket sellers?
Yes! In addition to your raffle link, Rafflebox offers custom links – called “in support of” links – so you can track sales back to each member, volunteer or organization.
For example, Sport Nova Scotia’s Sport Split 50/50 raffle supports sports teams and clubs across the province with monthly raffles. The organization oversees dozens of teams and clubs; on the raffle page, raffle ticket buyers can select both the team and player they’re supporting. By tracking how much each team and team member is earning, Sport Nova Scotia creates healthy competition among their members. Top fundraising clubs get a prize each month, which helps light a ticket-selling fire under members. Plus, people love directly supporting the team member they know. The Sport Split raffle is raising up to $44,000 each month, selling 10x more tickets than before moving to Rafflebox and using the ‘In Support Of’ feature.
When raffle ticket buyers visit your raffle page, they can use the “in support of” feature to select an individual or organization to support. They simply click “in support of” and a drop-down menu of all participating ticket sellers is displayed.
The “Top Fundraisers” tab on your raffle page acts as a real-time leaderboard and displays ticket sales by individual or organization throughout your campaign.
Ticket sellers will receive an email notification when a purchase is made in support of you, your child or your organization. Your supporter (ticket purchaser) will also receive an automated thank-you email with their ticket numbers!
Sounds like this is exactly what we need! How do I get started?
We’re excited to help you raise money for your great cause! Fill out this form – a friendly Rafflebox success specialist will follow up to finalize details.