Originally Posted by ckcowl
there are LOTS of very stringent rules in regards to raffles. you have to get a permit from where ever you are going to have the raffle. you have to actually print tickets, have a set date for the drawing, set price for tickets and sometimes it is the way to go...sometimes it winds up costing more than it should. you need to start with checking with local 'rules' 0r where she was from if you want to try to do it there. apply for the permit, and go from there. i do think once you have permission, your permit, and printed tickets you can sell them anywhere, you could post pics on a blog or where ever and offer tickets which would give you a much larger (audience) to sell to outside your rural community. good luck, but check with the local authorities so you don't get into trouble...the consequenses of not following the 'raffle rules' can be extreme, it is considered a crime!
This is true, but most places are gracious if it is for a good cause. Some times if you offer a small gift for purchasing a ticket (candy cane or hard candy usually works), it is considered a purchase, but check first.
I suggest you try to get some more donations. The quilt, a gift basket, certificate for a free meal, that type thing. Sell tickets in all the places, your area, her area, son's area. When you have the drawing start with a drawing for the smallest prize, and work you way up to the largest (quilt) prize. People are usually willing to purchase tickets if there is more than one opportunity to win.