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Selling raffle tickets is a tried and true way to raise money for school groups, but you’ll need to pay attention to the details if you want your fundraiser to succeed. Designing raffle tickets that appeal visually to prospective donors is an easy way to grab their attention when you sell them in-person or online—and they’ll add a bit of flair to your event during the draw as well!
Below, our team at FutureFund has put together a list of free Canva templates you can use to design your raffle tickets. Then you can use our free fundraising platform for K-12 school groups to sell them and promote the campaign.
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How FutureFund Can Help You Sell Raffle Tickets
FutureFund comes with features that make selling tickets and promoting your campaign easy. Here are some of the highlights:
- Sell tickets for your raffle in a custom online store—upload images, display pricing, list prize info, and more.
- Announce your fundraiser and provide updates with our built-in messaging system—including custom sender profiles and audience filters.
- Track sales and generate campaign summaries in just a few clicks with our financial reporting tools.
Best of all, FutureFund is 100% free for school groups to use. Get started now, then use the templates below to create eye-catching raffle tickets your school community will love. By the way, you can use FutureFund to power almost any school fundraiser idea you might have!
Template 1: Retro Raffle Ticket
These raffle tickets feature a funky retro design that makes them perfect for raffles that support fundraising events with a vintage theme—think blast-from-the-past style costume contests, 70s or 80s-themed dances, and more.
Prize Ideas
- Grand Prize: Retro arcade game console
- Second Place: Vintage vinyl records or turntable
- Other Prizes: Classic movie night packages, 70s or 80s fashion accessories or costumes
Template 2: Upscale Raffle Ticket
Perfect for charity dinners and galas, these tickets feature a classy and luxurious design. They’re especially great for contests where you’ve secured a fancy or exclusive grand prize.
Prize Ideas
- Grand Prize: Weekend stay at a hotel or resort
- Second Place: Dinner for two at a local restaurant
- Other Prizes: Jewelry or accessories from a local business, Tickets to a concert or event
Template 3: Winter Holiday Raffle Ticket
Planning a festive fundraising event before the winter break and want to support it with a raffle? These tickets are sure to inspire fun and frolic—making sure that the whole school community is excited about the event and ready to start the new year on the right foot!
Prize Ideas
- Grand Prize: Tech gadgets (tablet, smart speaker)
- Second Place: Family holiday gift basket (treats, decorations, hot chocolate set)
- Other Prizes: Holiday-themed experience (ice skating passes, sleigh rides), toy bundles for children
Template 4: Thanksgiving/Fall Raffle Ticket
Next to the winter holidays, Thanksgiving is one of the biggest and best times of the year to fundraise. Holding a raffle is an excellent way to support a fall festival, Thanksgiving Turkey Trot, or charity Thanksgiving dinner. This template is easy to customize, too—so if your event isn’t explicitly Thanksgiving-themed, you can use it for plenty of other autumn fundraising activities!
Prize Ideas
- Grand Prize: Thanksgiving dinner catering or meal kit delivery
- Second Place: Gift cards to local farms or grocery stores
- Other Prizes: Autumn décor sets (wreaths, pumpkins, candles), tickets to a fall-themed event (pumpkin patch, corn maze)
Template 5: Football Raffle Ticket
It’s easy to add a fundraising event to football games and other sporting events by holding a raffle at the end of the game. Use this template to get started—and feel free to swap the photo out for one of a different sport if you’re not holding the raffle for a football game.
Prize Ideas
- Grand Prize: Signed jersey or other sports memorabilia
- Second Place: Tickets to a local football game
- Other Prizes: Tailgating gear (grill, cooler, chairs), sports equipment or apparel
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Get StartedWin Big on Your Next School Raffle Fundraiser
The templates above give you everything you need to create the perfect raffle tickets for your next school fundraiser—and selling them will be a breeze with FutureFund’s help.
Remember, when you organize your raffle right, the whole school community wins. The money you raise can be used to fund athletic teams, band trips, and other extracurricular activities that enrich your students and set them up for future success. So don’t be afraid to use every tool at your disposal when planning and launching your raffle.
Get started here and we’ll connect you with your dedicated account manager, who can help you plan your event and use FutureFund to get the best possible results. Good luck!
