Fundraising Tips for Your Maine Raffle Campaign
Boost your non-profit’s raffle success with Maine Raffle’s tools and these proven strategies
Maximize Your Raffle’s Impact
1. Craft a Clear and Engaging Raffle Title
Your raffle title is your first impression. Make it clear, concise, and action-oriented with Maine Raffle’s smart title tools.
- Be Memorable: Include your organization’s name and purpose (e.g., “Support Maine Coastal Trust’s Coastal Cleanup Raffle!”).
- Use Action Words: Start with verbs like “Support” or “Join” to inspire participation.
- Leverage Tools: Use our title suggestion feature to generate compelling options based on your raffle description.
2. Tell a Compelling Raffle Story
Connect with supporters through a heartfelt story. Maine Raffle’s “Enhance Story” tool helps you craft a narrative that resonates.
- Personalize: Share why your cause matters to your organization.
- Detail Impact: Explain how funds will be used (e.g., “$5,000 for new playground equipment”).
- Use Tools: After 50 words, click “Enhance” for suggestions on tone and formatting.
- Add FAQs: Use the FAQ section to address supporter questions.
3. Use High-Quality, Relevant Photos
Visuals bring your raffle to life. Upload clear images to connect supporters with your cause.
- Feature Image: Choose a high-resolution photo of your prize or cause, avoiding stock images.
- Add Media: Include photos or YouTube videos in your description or updates to showcase your work.
4. Set a Smart Fundraising Goal
A clear goal motivates supporters. Maine Raffle’s suggested goals help you set realistic targets.
- Use Suggestions: Our platform recommends goals based on similar Maine raffles.
- Be Transparent: Break down costs (e.g., “$2,000 for medical supplies”).
- Celebrate Milestones: Share updates like “We’re 50% to our goal!” to encourage more tickets.
5. Leverage Maine Raffle’s Marketing Tools
Boost visibility with Maine Raffle’s sharing features and upcoming marketing tools.
- Social Sharing: Use our “Share” button for custom captions and images on Facebook, Instagram, and X.
- Future Tools: Look forward to social media, email, and SMS features to engage supporters.
- Order Attribution: Encourage supporters to attribute tickets to local clubs for greater reach.
6. Share Your Raffle Beyond Social Media
Increase visibility by up to 2.5x by sharing offline and through community channels.
- Offline Channels: Use fliers, events, or word-of-mouth in Maine’s communities.
- Email & Mailers: Send personalized outreach to your supporter base.
- Donation Support: Promote direct donations alongside raffle tickets.
7. Be Specific When Sharing Your Raffle
Grab attention with clear, concise messaging about your raffle’s purpose.
- Add Context: Explain your cause (e.g., “Join our raffle to save Maine’s pets!”).
- Suggest Amounts: Encourage specific ticket purchases (e.g., “A $10 ticket helps fund school supplies”).
- Highlight Prizes: Mention prizes like “Win a weekend getaway!”
8. Post Regular Raffle Updates
Keep supporters engaged with weekly updates, which can triple your fundraising success.
- Update Weekly: Share progress within seven days, then at milestones.
- Use Multimedia: Add photos or videos to show impact (e.g., “Your tickets funded 50% of our garden!”).
- Stay Compliant: Our 3-year data retention ensures updates meet Maine’s regulations.
9. Thank Your Supporters
Show gratitude to build loyalty using Maine Raffle’s tools.
- Use the Dashboard: Send personalized thank-yous via the “Thank Your Supporters” feature.
- Public Thanks: Share gratitude on social media to inspire others.
- Creative Gestures: Offer notes or local business-sponsored gifts for major donors.