We’ve got your back throughout the entire process and will help ensure this is your most successful online raffle or 50/50 yet! Whether you plan on running a single prize, multi-prize, or 50/50 raffle, Trellis is certified by AGLC here to help.
Securing Your Raffle License
Securing the proper raffle license for your fundraiser can seem daunting but Trellis can help lighten the load. We will make sure you have picked the proper raffle license and class and send you a Raffle Application Process Support Guide specific for raffles in Alberta. Connect with our Alberta raffle expert, Paul, to learn more here.
Building Your Event Page
Selling online raffle tickets for your fundraiser will be seamless once you design and build your event page on Trellis. Put your branding, story, and impact at the forefront of your page by adding images, videos, and your raffle prize sponsors. This process is easier than drag and drop and gives you full control. See what your page could look like by signing up for a demo here.
Increasing Your Revenue Potential
How can you make this your most successful raffle fundraiser yet? Add more revenue drivers! Trellis makes it easy to raise more funds with options for you to add multiple raffles to one event, add donation upsells at checkout, or utilize some of our other revenue driving features including auctions and e-commerce sales. This is unique to Trellis! Learn more on a demo.
Marketing Your Raffle Fundraiser
We know how important marketing is to the success of your online raffle so we want to provide you with top-notch resources to help you sell out your raffle tickets. We do this through marketing specific features like traffic analytics and affiliate link tracking (the ability to track the total sales that came through a specific link), free marketing resources like our Raffle Marketing Checklist, and by connecting you to marketing experts through our network of trusted partners.
Supporting Your Donors Purchases
Let Trellis handle the donor support so that you can focus on marketing. The Trellis Support Team will take care of your donors making sure they are able to complete their purchases and find their tickets.
”We feel really lucky. The lottery got a lot of traction and we outdid our expectations. It's really seamless and easy for the ticket buyer.
– Regina Crime Stoppers
”The team provided all of the information we needed, and were quick to provide answers anytime we had questions. The guidance, the support throughout, and the processes in place made things very easy for our team and raised much needed funds for our organization.
– Ronald McDonald House Charities Saskatchewan
”We feel really lucky. The lottery got a lot of traction and we outdid our expectations. It's really seamless and easy for the ticket buyer.
– Regina Crime Stoppers
”The team provided all of the information we needed, and were quick to provide answers anytime we had questions. The guidance, the support throughout, and the processes in place made things very easy for our team and raised much needed funds for our organization.
– Ronald McDonald House Charities Saskatchewan
Learn More on a Demo
- See the Trellis online raffle feature in action
- See examples of what other organizations are doing
- Ask questions about any stage of the raffle process
- Find out more about pricing and how to get started
AGLC Certified
Run Your Raffle From Start to Finish on Trellis
Trellis is AGLC certified meaning that Trellis can legally support your online raffle ticket sales, ticket creation and distribution, and you can use our certified random number generator to draw a winner.
Legally Sell Online Raffle Tickets
Create and Distribute Your Tickets
Draw and Award a Winner
AGLC Certified
Run Your Raffle From Start to Finish on Trellis
Trellis is AGLC certified meaning that Trellis can legally support your online raffle ticket sales, ticket creation and distribution, and you can use our certified random number generator to draw a winner.
Legally Sell Online Raffle Tickets
Create and Distribute Your Tickets
Draw and Award a Winner
Meet Your Digital Raffle Dream Team
The Trellis team is here to support both you and your donors throughout your entire fundraiser, making your life headache free.
Paul
Paul can help you apply for an Alberta raffle license, build your ticket price strategy, and get you started hassle free.
Rebecca
Rebecca can help you build your online raffle or 50/50 into a larger fundraiser event like a gala or golf tournament and connect you with our expert partners.
Savery
Savery is here to answer your questions while you are setting up your fundraising page and support your donors while making purchases.
What’s holding you back?
- I want to see how online raffles work and look on Trellis
- I want to learn more about pricing
- I have an immediate question about raffle licenses in Alberta
- I have an immediate question about how to get started
FAQs
Answers to the most frequently asked questions about how to run an online raffle fundraiser in Alberta:
Does my organization need a license to host an online raffle or 50/50 in Alberta?
Yes! To legally run an online raffle or 50/50 your organization needs to obtain a license from the AGLC. For general information on eligibility, we recommend the AGLC website.
How much money does it cost to run an online raffle or 50/50?
Alberta Gaming charges an application fee for the license that varies depending on the type of raffle you want to run. For details on the application fee, check the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis website as this is subject to change.
To give you an idea of cost here is an outline of general application costs but be sure to check with AGLC for the most up to date info:
Less than $20,000 there is no charge for an application.
$20,000 to $100,000 there is $150 application fee
$100,000 to $1,000,000 there is a $500 application fee
More than $1,000,000 there is a $1,000 application fee.
Trellis charges a one-time setup fee and then invoices after the raffle based on the performance of your raffle. There are also credit card processing fees. We use Stripe as our trusted payment provider to ensure the safety of our customers and their customers!
How do you set up an online raffle fundraiser?
The unique thing about running a raffle with Trellis compared to other raffle providers is that with Trellis an online raffle can be a stand-alone event or added to an online fundraiser! Whether you want to sell 50-50 tickets, raffle off an amazing prize, or collect donations for your charity AND hold a raffle, you can do it on the Trellis platform. Before you run a raffle – be sure to join our mandatory raffle setup session and find out how easy it is to add a raffle to your fundraising mix! With Trellis, you provide the information about the raffle you want to run and we set it up for you! It’s that easy.
How long does it take to set up a raffle fundraiser?
To run a raffle in Alberta you need to pre-qualify as an organization. For the most up to date information on this, please check the AGLC website.
Once you’re approved as an organization, which can take 3 – 5 business days, then your license can be issued very quickly depending on the size of the Total Ticket Value (how much you intend to sell!)
For raffles less than $20,000, it will likely take just a few days.
For raffles more than $20,000 you should allow for at least 8 weeks.
25 Marketing Tactics To Skyrocket Your Online Raffle Ticket Sales
- Tried and tested methods to increase the traffic to your online raffle fundraiser
- New and unique ways to increase your total raffle ticket sales
- Clever methods (you probably haven’t thought of) to let your network know you are hosting an online raffle
