Classic 50/50 Raffle: Raise Funds with No Up-Front Costs
Our 50/50 raffle is a proven way to engage supporters and drive donations—half of every ticket sale goes straight to your nonprofit, while the other half rewards a lucky winner. With zero setup fees and fully state-approved compliance, you’ll launch a high-impact fundraiser in minutes and focus on your mission, not the logistics.
No Up-Front Costs
Start fundraising immediately without any setup fees. With a 50/50 model, your nonprofit keeps half of every ticket sold, and there’s no financial risk or out-of-pocket expense—so you can focus on promotion and impact.
Increased Donor Excitement
A split-prize format creates strong engagement: participants love knowing they have a real chance to win while supporting your cause. This excitement often drives higher ticket sales and boosts word-of-mouth referrals.
Simple Compliance & Management
Our state-approved platform handles all the regulatory requirements, secure payments, and ticket generation—streamlining reporting and oversight so you can run your raffle confidently and efficiently.
Why Partner with Us for Your 50/50 Raffle
Running a successful 50/50 raffle requires more than just ticket sales—it demands strict compliance, transparent processes, and a trusted team by your side. Here’s how our platform and expertise ensure your next 50/50 raffle maximizes impact, engages your supporters, and stays seamless from start to finish:
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Upsell & Order Bumps
Boost your average ticket value by offering add-on tickets or merchandise during checkout. With one-click upsells, supporters can easily upgrade their purchase—driving additional revenue without adding complexity to your process.
Built-In Compliance Tools
Navigate Maine’s raffle regulations effortlessly with automated age and location verification, state-approved payment processing, and templated permit filings. We handle legal requirements so you can focus on engagement, not paperwork.
Viral Referral Engine
Turn every participant into a fundraiser with our built-in referral system. Supporters earn bonus tickets for each new donor they refer, creating organic word-of-mouth growth and maximizing ticket sales across social networks.
Advanced Analytics & Reporting
Access real-time dashboards that track ticket sales, referral performance, and donor behavior. Use these insights to optimize marketing strategies, measure campaign success, and demonstrate transparency to stakeholders.
Your questions answered
Common questions
What is a 50/50 raffle, and how does it work?
A 50/50 raffle is a fundraising event where ticket sales are pooled and split evenly between the nonprofit and a randomly selected winner. Participants purchase tickets online, and when sales close (either after a set ticket goal or on a predetermined date), we provides all the tickets sold and you select a winner. The winner receives half of the total ticket revenue, and your nonprofit keeps the other half after fees to fund your programs.
Are there any up-front costs or financial risks for my nonprofit?
No. With our 50/50 raffle program, there are zero up-front fees. You pay no setup or licensing costs—you only cover a small transaction fee per ticket when purchases occur. Because the prize comes directly from ticket revenue, you carry no financial risk, even if ticket sales are lower than expected.
How do you ensure compliance with Maine raffle regulations?
Our platform is fully state-approved and built to meet Maine’s charitable gaming laws. We automate age and location verification (so only eligible Maine residents can purchase), handle necessary permit filings, and provide you with all required documentation and reporting. This ensures your raffle is compliant from start to finish.
How do participants purchase tickets, and what does their experience look like?
Supporters can buy tickets through a branded, mobile-friendly raffle page. They simply select how many tickets they want and complete checkout with a debit card. Our platform guides them through a secure payment process. Once they purchase, they receive an email confirmation with their unique ticket numbers, and they can easily share a referral link to earn bonus tickets.
Can participants refer friends, and how does that affect ticket counts?
Yes. Every ticket purchaser receives a personalized referral link they can share. For each new ticket sold through their link, they earn bonus tickets added to their original ticket pool. This viral referral system incentivizes supporters to spread the word—driving more ticket sales and increasing engagement without extra work on your end.
When and how is the winner selected?
Once ticket sales close—either at a set date/time or when your sales goal is reached—we provide your nonprofit with all sold ticket numbers matched to their corresponding physical tickets. Since Maine law requires a manual drawing, your nonprofit simply gathers those physical tickets (already prepared by us), places them into a drum or bucket, and draws one ticket by hand in view of participants. The number on the drawn ticket identifies the winner, who is then notified by your nonprofit. This manual process is currently the only legal way to conduct an online raffle in Maine.
How quickly does my nonprofit receive funds after the raffle ends?
Within 7-14 days after the drawing, we deposit all funds, minus any fees, directly into your designated bank account. You’ll also receive a detailed summary report showing total tickets sold, gross revenue, and your net funds—making accounting and board reporting straightforward.
Can we offer multiple winners or tiered prizes in a 50/50 format?
While the traditional 50/50 model splits proceeds between a single winner and the nonprofit, you can structure additional, smaller drawings (for runner-up prizes) by setting aside specific ticket ranges or numbers into separate pools. If you’d like to run those tiered drawings, simply let our team know during setup, and we’ll generate distinct ticket ranges or labels for each prize category. All winners are still drawn manually using the same bucket-style process.
How do we promote the raffle to maximize ticket sales?
We provide built-in tools and best-practice guidance:
Referral Sharing: Encourage participants to share their unique referral links on social media, email, and text.
Email Templates: Use our customizable email templates to announce the raffle, send reminders, and highlight progress.
Social Media Assets: Leverage branded graphics and suggested copy for Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn to drive traffic.
Leaderboard Updates: If you enable referrals, showcase a public leaderboard (optional) to foster friendly competition and motivate supporters to sell more tickets.
What reporting and analytics are available?
Your nonprofit dashboard provides real-time metrics on ticket sales (quantity, revenue), referral performance (top referrers, bonus tickets earned), and purchaser demographics. After the raffle, you receive a downloadable post-campaign report summarizing total revenue, net funds received, and compliance documentation. These insights help you measure success and plan future fundraising strategies.
Who can I contact if I need help before, during, or after the raffle?
Our dedicated support team is available by phone and email throughout your raffle’s lifecycle. Whether you need assistance with setup, compliance questions, marketing advice, or technical troubleshooting, we’re here to ensure your event runs smoothly and successfully.
Is our nonprofit locked into a long-term contract?
No. You only pay when you run a raffle—there are no recurring fees or long-term commitments. Each 50/50 raffle is a standalone event. If you choose to run additional raffles (same or different format), simply launch a new campaign using the same account without any additional setup charges.
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Get Your No–Cost 50/50 Raffle Started Today
Ready to engage your community and raise funds with zero up-front fees? Contact us now to set up your compliant, Maine-approved 50/50 raffle—our team will handle the details so you can focus on your mission.
