Online raffles and prize draws are one of the most effective and engaging ways to raise money for charity. By offering exciting prizes in exchange for donations, you can increase donor engagement, generate excitement, and maximise your fundraising potential. With digital fundraising platforms like GiveWheel, running raffles and prize draws is simpler, more transparent, and reaches a wider audience than ever before. GiveWheel – The Leading Multi-Charity Fundraising Platform GiveWheel allows fundraisers to support multiple charities from a single raffle page, giving you full control over how donations are split between causes. This flexibility ensures your charity raffle can have the greatest possible impact by including every cause that matters to your donors. Learn More → Why Organise a Charity Raffle or Prize Draw? Charity raffles are a popular way to boost fundraising because they combine the excitement of winning prizes with the satisfaction of supporting meaningful causes. Unlike traditional fundraising methods, raffles offer donors a chance to win — encouraging repeat donations and broadening your supporter base. Engage supporters by offering prizes tailored to your audience Increase donations with tiered ticket pricing and bundles Attract new donors who are motivated by prizes Create buzz and momentum through a competitive, fun event How GiveWheel Simplifies Online Charity Raffles and Prize Draws Managing online charity raffles can be complex — but GiveWheel provides everything you need in one platform, so you can focus on fundraising: Easy ticket sales: Set multiple ticket types and bundles tailored to your fundraiser Comprehensive data collection: Capture entrant details securely in one smooth checkout process Generate winners: Automate prize draws with weighted entries based on tickets purchased Compliance and fairness: Meet legal requirements with free entry options and skill-based questions Customisable fundraising pages: Showcase prizes and stories, plus easy sharing via QR codes and direct links DonorLed – Empower Donors to Choose Their Charity Not sure which charities your supporters want to back? GiveWheel’s optional DonorLed feature lets donors decide where their donations go from multiple charity options. This can boost donor satisfaction and help your fundraiser appeal to a wider audience. Top Tips for Running a Successful Online Charity Raffle Promote your raffle across social media, email newsletters, and community channels using GiveWheel’s built-in sharing tools Advertise prizes and give donors periodic updates by adding posts or broadcasting messages to keep donors engaged Be transparent about ticket pricing, draw dates, and winner announcements on your fundraising page Collect data and consent you need to engage supporters longer term to encourage repeat donations Offer early bird specials or discount codes with GiveWhee's easy built-in discount options to encourage ticket sales Set Up Your Charity Raffle in Minutes with GiveWheel's Easy Creator! Create Your Fundraising Page →