How do you do a raffle ticket?

ORGANIZING THE RAFFLE

1. Step One: Get the Prizes.
2. Step Two: Get the Workers.
3. Step Three: Get the Tickets.
4. Step Four: Distribute and Keep Track of the Tickets.
5. Step Five: Encourage the Workers.
6. Step Six: Set Up the Drawing.
7. Step Seven: Round Up the Tickets.
8. Step Eight: Hold the Drawing.

Can you get in trouble for raffles?

Gambling is illegal in California unless it is permitted by statute. A raffle is defined as gambling unless it meets all of the criteria set forth in Penal Code section 320.5. Section 320.5 and related regulations can be found on the Attorney General’s website at oag.ca.gov/charities/raffles.

How do I mail raffle tickets?

The following elements should appear on each ticket in a mailing:

1. Use the wording “suggested donation” before the price of the ticket.
2. Use the wording “no donation required to enter” or add a check box “Please enter my name in the drawing. I do not wish to make a donation at this time.”

What can I use instead of raffle tickets?

If you just need very basic, utilitarian raffle tickets, regular printing paper will do just fine. If you want something that leaves a more professional impression, consider buying a heavier weight paper, or a coloured material instead of the standard plain white.

What should a raffle ticket say?

You can use your favorite word processor to print the raffle tickets. On one side of the ticket (the stub side), list the following organization/event information: organization name, address and phone number; list of prizes; event name; drawing date and website.

Do raffle tickets count as donations?

First of all, if you receive a raffle ticket, dinner attendance, event entry, chocolates, or anything like that, then your donation can’t be claimed as a deduction. Basically, if you receive something because of your donation, then don’t claim the donation as a tax deduction.