[MR] raffles versus silent auctions

[Leslie Cox]

I work for a non-profit. The problem with running raffles is that in NC, at
least, they are considered "games of chance" (gambling) and there are LOTS
of rules about how they must be conducted to not get in trouble if you are a
non-profit (and even if you aren't).

While I don't really have an opinion on which would get you more profit, I
know one thing - a silent auction is a lot less trouble for where I work as
far as dealing with red tape goes!

...add my 2 cents to yours, Rebecca, if it is of any help to you.
Information on rules pertaining to raffles and how to abide my them can be
found on the website for the NC Center for Non-profits FAQ list on their
website.

-- Lucy Rose Falconer


-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:atlantia-bounces at atlantia.sca.org]On Behalf Of Becky McEllistrem
Sent: Friday, September 02, 2005 10:29 PM
To: atlantia at atlantia.sca.org
Subject: [MR] raffles versus silent auctions


Hey there's a new relevant subject!

I've heard mixed reports one saying silent auctions
made more money and another saying raffles made more
money.   I think a huge part of it is how well
organized it is and how well planned it is in advance.


"We're having a fundraiser and here's several Very
Cool Things up for auction or raffle" works great.  It
also depends on your area.  I have a personal
preference towards raffles because it involves more
people as opposed to an auction where people with a
fixed amount of money have the potential to get cut
out of the bidding early on.

I don't believe in allowing promises to be auctioned -
 things that say I will bring the item in this picture
at a future event.  Too many people have missed out
for whatever reasons that way.


My $.02

Rebecca





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