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Partner with a major race: marathon, half marathon, triathlon, or cycling event — to offer guaranteed entry spots as sweepstakes prizes. Supporters buy tickets for a chance to win a coveted race entry, raising money for your cause while giving runners something they genuinely want. Best for: Running clubs, sports nonprofits, health-focused charities, community foundations partnering with race organizers Cost: Low (if race entries are donated by the organizer) Effort: Medium Online Recommended RallyUp format: Sweepstakes See a sample campaign: The Ultimate 2026 TCS New York City Marathon Race Entry Sweepstakes!
Co-create sweepstakes with a brand, artist, or company whose audience overlaps with your cause. The partner contributes the prize or promotion, you run the campaign and both sides benefit from the visibility. Works especially well when the partner has an existing fanbase that can be activated around giving. Best for: Nonprofits with brand or artist relationships, cause-marketing campaigns, environmental and humanitarian organizations Cost: Low (prize contributed by partner) Effort: Medium to high (requires partnership coordination) Online Recommended RallyUp format: Sweepstakes + Crowdfunding See a sample campaign: DROP4DROP x ED SHEERAN
Promote a prize like VIP event access, premium seating, backstage entry, or a special meet-and-greet experience. Best for: Nonprofits, schools, sports organizations, event campaigns Cost: Low to medium Effort: Medium Online In person Recommended RallyUp format: Sweepstakes
Offer a prize package built around popular electronics, gaming gear, or work-from-home tools to attract digital participation. Best for: Nonprofits, schools, broader supporter audiences Cost: Medium Effort: Easy to medium Online In person Recommended RallyUp format: Sweepstakes
Create a seasonal prize-led campaign centered on gift cards, shopping bundles, or holiday-ready prizes that fit year-end giving season. Best for: Nonprofits, churches, schools, holiday campaigns Cost: Medium Effort: Easy to medium Online In person Recommended RallyUp format: Sweepstakes + Crowdfunding
Offer a short escape prize like a cabin stay, hotel weekend, or local retreat package for a sweepstakes that feels aspirational and broadly appealing. Best for: Nonprofits, churches, community campaigns Cost: Medium Effort: Medium Online In person Recommended RallyUp format: Sweepstakes
Bundle restaurant experiences, local attractions, classes, and community perks into a prize package that highlights partner businesses and local energy. Best for: Nonprofits, schools, community groups, chambers Cost: Medium Effort: Medium Online In person Recommended RallyUp format: Sweepstakes See a sample campaign: The Across the Five Boroughs Marathon Sweepstakes
Give supporters the chance to win a once-in-a-lifetime celebrity experience: a set visit, premiere ticket, backstage pass or VIP meet-and-greet. Best for: Nonprofits, entertainment-adjacent organizations, cause campaigns with celebrity partners Cost: Low (if experience is donated) Effort: Medium Online Recommended RallyUp format: Sweepstakes See a sample campaign: Win a trip to meet Tom Holland on the set of Spider-Man 4