How to Run a 50/50 Raffle
In this tutorial, Catie from RallyUp walks you through how to set up and run a 50/50 Raffle — also known as a cash Raffle or split-the-pot Raffle — including how to customize the prize percentage, number of winners, and the donor checkout experience.
RallyUp’s 50/50 Raffle tool is built for nonprofits that want to run a flexible split-the-pot fundraiser online. It automatically calculates and displays the current prize amount on your Campaign Page in real time — and you can combine it with a Prize Raffle to run both in a single Campaign.
Time Stamps:
- 00:00 Introduction to 50/50 Raffles
- 00:10 Setting Up Your Campaign
- 00:23 Understanding Legal Considerations
- 00:35 Choosing Your Raffle Type
- 00:51 Adding Cash Prizes
- 01:09 Determining Prize Percentages
- 01:20 Number of Winners
- 01:27 Prize Distribution Mechanics
- 01:36 Donor Experience Overview
- 01:44 Example of a Cash Prize Raffle
- 02:01 Traditional 50/50 Raffle Example
- 02:15 Combining Raffle Types
- 02:27 Conclusion and Next Steps
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