Thank you so much for all your suggestions. We have been tossing around the idea of having members write a check directly to the charity and maybe giving them one ticket for each $5 they donate. And, Bearisgray, you are right on. We usually raise about $3000.
We do make and donate about 150 or so children's quilts to this particular charity each year. We have several other charities, but this is our largest recipient.