A small elementary school once raised several hundred dollars in just a few hours to buy new playground equipment using a basket raffle, and that success perfectly shows how to run a basket raffle the right way. Basket raffles are like fundraising superheroes: easy to set up, packed with exciting prizes, and proven to boost … Read more
Running a successful online Basket Raffle (also known as a Penny Social, Tricky Tray, or Chinese Auction) requires a different strategy than a standard raffle. Because donors need the ability to “distribute” their tickets among specific prizes they want to win, the logistics are more complex. Here is a step-by-step guide to ensuring your event … Read more
For nearly two decades, the team behind Chance2Win has been the silent engine powering nonprofit success. As the original innovators of the online raffle generator almost 20 years ago, they didn’t just digitize the raffle ticket—they reimagined the entire fundraising experience while exposing the True Cost of Free Fundraising and helping organizations build more transparent, … Read more
Poor customer service drains $3.7 trillion from organizations worldwide every year. That number stopped us in our tracks when we first saw it. Your nonprofit deserves so much better than becoming another statistic. Here’s what really matters: 88% of customers say customer service means more to them now than ever before. We hear you loud … Read more
The Original Online Raffle Website, Built by the Pioneers of Online Raffle Tickets When nonprofits search for a raffle website, they’re often met with dozens of tools claiming to do the same thing. But long before online raffles were common, or even trusted, Chance2Win, the Original Online Raffle Creators, pioneered the technology that made online … Read more
Wondering how to do an online raffle without getting lost in technical details or legal complications? You’re not alone! Online raffles have become an increasingly popular fundraising method, especially since they can reach participants worldwide rather than just those physically present. However, many beginners feel overwhelmed when setting up their first digital drawing. Fortunately, Chance2Win … Read more
If your organization is stuck on the ‘hamster wheel’ of fundraising—planning a massive gala, exhausting your team, hitting your goal, and then starting from zero again the next day—it is time to look at a different model like the Queen of Hearts raffle online. Enter the Queen of Hearts (also known as “Chase the Ace”). … Read more
Raffles have stood the test of time—and with good reason. The first recorded North American raffle took place in 1612, selling over 400,000 tickets to benefit Virginia’s community. Our original online raffle platform has brought this proven fundraising method into the digital age. Online raffles now break down geographical barriers. Supporters can join from any … Read more
After helping with somewhere north of 100,000 online raffles worldwide over the past two decades, we’ve seen every pricing model in the industry—free, not-so-free, low-cost, flat-fee, percentage-based, guilt-based, tip-based, and everything in between. And because Chance2Win is a U.S.-based company with real U.S.-based phone support, we hear the confusion every day: “Why does this platform … Read more
Veterans Day is a powerful moment in our nation’s calendar. It is a day when communities across America pause to honor the brave men and women who stepped forward to protect the freedoms we enjoy. These individuals carried responsibilities that few people ever experience. They served in distant places, faced difficult challenges, and represented the … Read more
