There are a wide variety of options with regard to holding a traditional
raffle. Most raffles are the focus of a larger event, which can
run the gamut from a simple backyard barbecue to a luxurious gala in a swanky ballroom.
Then you have the wide variety of charities to choose from, be it something close
to home like a local school, something national like the many medical research groups,
or even something global, like many of the foreign aid programs. The scope of your
charity is completely up to you.
Finally, there's the raffle prize itself. Be it multiple items or a single item,
prizes that are specific in nature or allow the winner some choice, expensive gifts
or practical items, there are limitless possibilities when choosing what to raffle
Each of these decisions determines the specifics of your raffle event. But
what about changing the raffle itself?
When Tickets Are Bad
So what is a reverse raffle?
Well, at your event, you give out Raffle Tickets – for free! What's
the catch, and how do you possibly make any money on a raffle where you give out
free tickets? Well, the prize is something that people don't want, so they pay you
to take the ticket back!
Now, given that not everyone shares the same taste in prizes, you might want to
consider something embarrassing for the winner. Perhaps they have to wear a costume
and do a dance in front of everyone at the event, or perhaps they have to sing an
embarrassing song. Generally, something along those lines will guarantee that most
of the attendees will be eager to pay you to take their tickets.
You can also increase the amount of money you bring in if you increase how much
each attendee has to pay to get rid of their tickets as the number of tickets in
the drawing reduces. People will gladly pay more once they realize how great their
chances of winning are!