How do I do the draw for an Online Raffle?

How do I do the draw for an Online Raffle?

If you are only selling Online Raffle tickets on iDonate, you can use our built in "Pick a Winner" tool to select your winner(s) with a single click.


If you are also selling in-person tickets, you'll need to pick your winner(s) yourself. The iDonate online raffle system produces a spreadsheet with a separate line for each ticket sold. You can export this to run the raffle yourself. Popular methods to pick your own winner include:
  • Random number generators.
  • Books of cloakroom tickets.
  • Bingo machines.
You will need to combine the online and offline tickets, and draw them using a method of your choosing. We have an additional tool to print ticket numbers, if you need to print physical tickets from your online sales. 

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