Originally Posted by susie0808
2 yrs ago my daughter was in a fashion show for her high school. I was asked if I could make a quilt and donate it for a raffle. I said sure. It came out really nice... school colors and all. Only 5 tickets were in the can. I was disappointed.The PTA asked me again for this year. I said no.Don't have the time. I have the time. But don't want to waste it on 25 dollars worth of tickets! Especially since it cost more than that in fabric alone. I quilted it too! Am I wrong? I know it's about volunteering and helping out but still. :cry:
You are not wrong. I would not make another raffle quilt unless I could oversee the sale of the raffle tickets for it. Too many people do not understand the value of the donation and/or are not good with sales. In your case, the benefit to the charity would have been the same if you had donated $25 cash instead of all your fabrics and time.
Also, I think it makes a lot more sense to sell raffle tickets at $1 each, 6 for $5 and 12 for $10.