Tips on sourcing raffle prize donations
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Many people are beginning to run raffles alongside their event, particularly charity and fundraising events to raise that little bit extra. When sourcing raffle prizes you’ll often look to seek donations rather than go and buy them yourself to make more profit. But what’s the best way to go about this you ask...
To start with you need to draft a letter stating that you’re looking for raffle prize donations, where you’re from/who you work for, what the raffle is for and what the money raised will go towards. Generally this should be enough information for them to decide whether or not it is a cause they want to help, alternatively leave your contact details and they will be in touch.
Once you have the letter drafted you should physically go round local companies. Places that are worth visiting will be salons, beauticians and restaurants who often donate vouchers.
After you have been to local shops follow it up with an email and begin approaching alternative companies like local attractions, gyms, local fitness classes and independent hamper and wine shops. Many of these will be interested but are better to approach by email to be passed on to the appropriate person.
There are many larger companies like Tescos and Next who help out a lot of charities, these companies tend to have a generic charity email address which you will find on their website.
Another way you may be able to source raffle prizes it to approach companies that you have a good relationship with who may be willing to help out with raffle prizes in return for some promotion.
Seeking raffle prizes can be a very long process and you’ll often wait a week or 2 for a response. Don’t be disheartened when you get turned down; many companies have their own chosen charity and are loyal to working with them.
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