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Thirty-something years ago, I ran home from school one day so excited: I’d scored 100 out of 100 in the school spelling bee! Mum laughed. With the insider’s advantage of quizzing me, she’d sponsored me 10 cents a word (a lot of money back then) — and had made sure my Nan, Pop, and aunties were all ‘in the know’ about my ability. Dad, on the other hand, was about to cough up $50 for his 50 cents a word wager! When I think about it, this was my introduction to the fun – and fundraising potential – of a-thons. A-thons and raffles are the evergreens of fundraising. Some of Australia’s big-name charities have turned them into signature events. Think Leukaemia Foundation’s World’s Greatest Shave, Cancer Council’s Relay for Life or the Boystown Art Union. They may not be called a-thons or raffles but that’s what they are. I believe their success and longevity (in what can be a fickle fundraising world) lies with their versatility —and Australians’ love of a bet, since both involve an element of chance: Dad wagered 50 cents a word because he thought it wasn’t my strong suit; I’ll buy a fistful of raffle tickets ever hopeful that one of mine may be drawn but happy to be supporting a good cause in the process. In this e-book, a companion to my 22 lessons for A+ fundraising, learn some tricks of the trade for running a-thons for your school or community group. I also cover the ‘must knows’ for running raffles — and let you in on one of the best kept secrets in fundraising (the professional companies that can help you realise profit and fun from you run a-thons and raffles!). Together let’s put the fun back into fundraising!

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Why a-thons work A-thons are arguably the most versatile of all fundraising events. 1. They easily morph into something that perfectly reflects your group’s interests or fundraising goal. A few suggestions include: • Spell-a-thon

2. A-thons appeal (in a positive way) to the competitive nature of children. Harnessing the enthusiasm is easy. Offer incentives like token prizes for having a go and returning the tally sheet with at least one sponsor, and prizes that acknowledge real effort (in terms of both participation and sponsorship).

• Walk-a-thon • Read-a-thon • Skip-a-thon • Swim-a-thon • Sing-a-thon • Cook-a-thon • Sum-a-thon

Jennie swam 30 laps of the school pool; the most of anyone in her age group. Classmate Lisa swam 22 laps but her sponsorship levels meant she topped the fundraising ladder. Neither’s contribution should outshine the other in an a-thon.

• Bike-a-thon • Dance-a-thon • Kick-a-thon You can keep it as simple or kookily creative as you want. Bottomline: anything that can be measured can be sponsored!

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3. A-thons for causes support positive aspects of life – healthy living and learning. Give yours a fun, creative twist and you’ll involve otherwise passive onlookers. 4. Age is no barrier. A-thons work just as well in primary school as they do in high school.

I’d made small donations over a few years to a charity seeking to eradicate malaria in Third World countries. Then I heard a world swim-a-thon was being held. I dived at the chance to have a go, even though it was scheduled for mid-winter in Australia! My colleagues knew I loved swimming but in a pool in July? Whether they took pity on me or supported the cause was irrelevant. Their pledges spurred me on and on and on. H, Brisbane

5. Well organised and supported a-thons can give your club or cause valuable publicity and profile — as well as dollars.

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How a-thons work A-thons involve sponsorship. Participants commit to an activity. They seek pledges from supporters to undertake that activity. Often the pledge is on a per-unit basis. Some supporters prefer to make a lump sum donation. For example: Peter is taking part in his school’s walk-a-thon. The route is 5 kilometres. Peter has a tally sheet which he passes to his family and immediate neighbours. His parents choose to sponsor him $2 a kilometre each. His big brother sponsors him 50c a kilometre. His neighbour opts to make a $5 donation. After the walk-a-thon, Peter returns with his tally sheet and collects his pledges. He then returns the money and tally sheet to school.

organising a spelling bee, don’t forget How to max your the preppies! Prep kids love showing off their recognition of letters. Leaving a-thon them out because they’re not up to 1. Work to a SMART goal spelling is a serious loss of potential • Specific. You’re not just ‘raising funds. money’. You have a well-defined purpose. • Measurable. You know how much you need, not just ‘lots’. Fundraising with ATHONS & RAFFLES

• Agreed. Your fundraising committee, your community board, your school P&C are supportive of the need to fundraise and the plan of attack. • Realistic. This goal is achievable. • Timely. A timeframe is built into the fundraising program. Want to know more? Read 22 lessons for A+ fundraising. You’ll find out how a SMART goal informs your entire fundraising program. 2. Get the timing right Retailers maximise their sales by playing up to key calendar events. Take that approach for fundraising too.

3. Gather together your

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Many hands make light work. To pull off an a-thon you’ll need a dedicated team of helpers, for the lead-up, on the day and in wrapping the event up. Give each volunteer a job. In 22 lessons for A+ fundraising, I explain how to not only attract — but keep — volunteers! You’ll need detailed lists of what needs to be done. Here are just a few tasks: • permit applications (may be needed if using public facilities) • marketing and promotions

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• administration

Organise a pre-season family walka-thon as a way of promoting and introducing your local sports club. It encourages healthy activity and presents a positive family ‘all in this together’ face to potential new starters. A spelling bee held in the lead-up to national literacy testing supports learning as well as earning bucks for a school cause. Close liaison with teaching staff is a must for this one.

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• entertainment • refreshments • hygiene requirements • money handling • site set up • clean-up Idea: Will you need to get a permit to ride on the streets? Check with police

4. Organise the paperwork

5. Promote, promote, promote

You’ll need promotional flyers explaining the who, what, when, where, why and hows of the event. You’ll need tally sheets for participants to use to gather their sponsorships. Volunteers can do it — or find out about another way by reading about the best-kept secrets…revealed.

If a fundraiser is worth doing, it’s worth organising a launch. I explain how in 22 lesson for A+ fundraising.

Top tips: • Print your sponsor sheet on C4 sized envelopes. It will make money collection so much easier. • Include your incentive prizes on the envelope

Create interest through posters and flyers, create an online presence (such as Facebook or a blog on your school or club website). Send emails to friends, family, coworkers, neighbours — anyone you think may be interested in either participating or supporting. High schools: – tap into the alumni. Let the past students know what’s going on and how they can get involved.

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6. Incentivise Consider offering a range — of band — of prizes reflecting participation, commitment and fundraising: small novelties for participation; a prize for the person who raises the most money; the last person left standing on the dance floor; and so on…

Top tips: Don’t buy the prizes until the a-thon money is in. Have a prize-giving ceremony on school parade or at your club’s next game or meet.

Hosting a dance-a-thon? Again, food and drinks can be sold on-site. Glow products are also popular at dances. Or sell a ‘shout out’ for a gold coin (a message read out by the DJ between tunes). Have a look through the Fundraising Directory for products that can be sold to complement you’re a-thon.Raffles – that other evergreen of fundraising — are a great added extra. Read more about them.

Why raffles work

Rather than eat into your profits, ask Raffles —like a-thons— are local businesses to donate suitable incredibly versatile fundraisers. prizes — I show you how in the 1. They can reflect a group’s ‘sponsorship section of 22 lesson for interests or fundraising goals. A+ fundraising. Or jump ahead to the best-kept secrets…revealed. 7. Value add So you’re having a walk-a-thon? That’s thirsty work! Consider buying in custom-labelled bottled water and selling it. You can use any unsold bottles throughout the sporting season.

A beautiful orchid specimen may be a much-wanted raffle prize for a garden club while meat trays have long been a sports club favourite.

Such an energetic effort makes you 2. Raffles are a form of minor gaming. They allow us to indulge hungry too. A sausage sizzle would in a game of ‘chance’ with be a good way to wrap up the event minimum outlay from, or impact (particularly if the local butcher cuts to, the hip pocket. you a deal on the snags). Fundraising with ATHONS & RAFFLES

3. Raffles can be stand-alone fundraisers or added extras to events (like a trivia night, casino night, fete or fundraising dinner.

How raffles work Promote your prize (or prizes), sell your tickets, organise an official drawing of tickets and hey presto, you have a winner. Sounds easy? It is …relatively… but you need to know: • your state’s raffle rules • how to get a prize with real appeal.

Raffle rules Different states in Australia have different rules about raffles — from the age of ticket sellers through to the need for permits. For example: • In Queensland your school or club doesn’t need to worry about a permit unless the total prize value is $20,000 or more. In Victoria and South Australia, a prize pool of just $5,000 requires a permit. • In Tasmania, children under 13 are not allowed to sell raffle tickets. If they are between 13 and 16, they need supervision. The tables from page 18 provide the state government authority contacts you need to check.

Appealing prizes — and how to get them Your fundraising goals will help determine what you raffle. So will your target market. The more appealing, the greater your sales. Take time to think this through. Think timing as well. A day spa is a luscious prize for a woman ahead of Mother’s Day. A spin in a V8 Supercar, for example, would appeal 10 Fundraising with ATHONS & RAFFLES

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Success story In 2010, Coorparoo State School P&C took a mighty gamble. They offered a new car as a raffle. From the moment the first ticket was sold, the P&C was obliged to go through with the purchase of a Holden Cruze, whether or not the fundraiser broke even. Offering a prize that substantial also meant the P&C needed a government permit. To do that, the committee had to present a very detailed plan covering how the raffle would be promoted, what information would be on the tickets, how tickets and money would be controlled, and how the official draw would take place. The raffle was drawn at the school fete — and the P&C banked a $20,000 profit! The key to such success, according to P&C president Andrew Greenup:

1. Choosing a prize that had wide appeal within the school community —and beyond its gates 2. Deciding on an affordable price point 3. Enlisting an enthusiastic team of volunteers to sell tickets outside the immediate school community.

Your raffle is a fundraiser. You want to make money. Buy your prize or prizes only after you’ve tried these strategies: • Appeal to members of your club/school to donate a prize. Particularly target those who own or run service businesses (such as hairdresser, automechanics, beauticians, personal trainers). • Invite local businesses to sponsor your raffle. They may provide a prize or money that can used towards a bigger, more expensive prize. Either way they get publicity.

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What help can you expect running raffle? • Fabulous prizes – like family holidays (and who doesn’t want to win one of those?!) • Professionally printed tickets • Professional colour promotional posters • Some companies provide special computer software

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Things you should know before running a raffle in your state Raffles are a time honoured and popular way to raise funds for your favourite cause. A raffle could be loosely defined as any game of chance where there is a limited number of tickets sold, and where each ticket has the same chance of winning as every other ticket sold. But as you know, there are a million and one ways to go about a raffle. From parking a wheelbarrow full of goodies outside the local shops, to raffling off fancy houses on the Gold Coast, to a good old Friday night chook raffle or meat tray draw at the pub (yes, chook raffles are still alive and well). In fact you could be forgiven for thinking that the only limits on running a raffle are the number of helpers you can rope in, and your imagination.

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But you would be wrong. Raffles are classified by all Australian States and Territories as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;gamingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and, alongside casinos and licensed clubs, raffles are subject to regulation designed to protect the consumer, and the people conducting the gaming. The maze of legislation and regulation which surrounds raffles can be very daunting to the small community based fundraiser [or, for that matter, to the editor. Ed.], and I would not be surprised if some raffles had been still-born in the face of it.

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STATE QLD

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• Raffles are technically known as ‘Art Unions’ Queensland in Queensland, and are classified according Office of Liquor to the gross proceeds (total ticket sales) and Gaming they anticipate making. A CATEGORY 1 ART Regulation UNION (raffle) is one whose sales are up to $2,000. A CATEGORY 2 ART UNION (raffle) is one whose sales are between $2,001 and $20,000. There are four categories in total.

• No permit is required to conduct Category 1 or Category 2 raffles. • ‘Eligible organisations’ may conduct a raffle up to $20,000 in sales without a permit. Refer to the OLGR website for a definition of ‘eligible organisations’. • The total value of prizes in any raffle must be at least 20% of the estimated gross proceeds (total ticket sales). E.g. if gross ticket sales are $1000, the prize value must be NO LESS THAN $200 in total. • If a Category 1 or 2 raffle is not conducted and drawn on the same day, the tickets must have the name and either the address or telephone number of the entrant legibly written on the ticket butt, or legibly recorded in another way that enables each prize winnerto be identified. • Cash prizes may not exceed $10,000 for Category 1 and 2 raffles. • There is no restriction on minors selling raffle tickets. However, a person conducting a Category 1, 2 or 3 raffle cannot sell a ticket to a minor if the prize includes liquor or a gaming product.

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FURTHER INFORMATION Further information is available from the OLGR website at www. olgr.qld.gov.au Or by phoning (07) 3872 0999 Or by emailing info@olgr.qld.gov.au

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FURTHER INFORMATION

NSW Office of • No permit is required in NSW for charitable organisations to run a raffle (‘lottery’) up to Liquor, Gaming a total prize value of $25,000. Lotteries with and Racing a prize pool in excess of $25,000 are ‘Art Unions’ in NSW and are subject to different regulations.

• At least 40% of gross fundraising proceeds must go to the not-for-profit organisation. Expenses, including prizes, not to exceed 60% of gross proceeds. • Total value of cash prizes is capped at $25,000.

Further information is available from the OLGR website at www.olgr.nsw.gov.au Or by phoning (02) 9995 0666 Or by emailing lottery.inquiries@ communities.nsw. gov.au

• Tickets where prizes include alcohol may not be sold or bought by anyone under 18 years of age. There are no other restrictions on minors selling raffle tickets in NSW. • Tickets must be numbered sequentially, and ticket butts must clearly display the ticket number. Where the prize pool exceeds $5,000 the ticket must also have space on the ticket butt for the purchaser to write their name and address. • When advertising the raffle, organisations must make the following information available: - the price of the ticket - the name of the organisation for whose benefit the raffle is being conducted details of the prizes and their recommended retail value the place, time and date of the draw - details of how the prize winners will be notified - details of the way in which the results of the draw will be publicised It is sufficient for this information to be provided on the ticket.

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STATE VIC

REGULATING AGENCY

KEY FEATURES

• Raffles in Victoria may only be conducted by Victorian organisations which have been ‘declared’ a genuine Commission community or charitable organisation by the for Gambling Victorian Commission for Gaming Regulation. Regulation

Organisations wishing to apply for a declaration can do so via the VCGR website, and should allow at least 28 days for approval.

• Raffles whose total prize value exceeds $5,000 in value must obtain a permit from the Commission (in addition to being a ‘declared’ organisation). At the time of writing (April 2011) permits cost $41.80. Any alterations to the terms of the permit will incur a further fee of $23.80. • At present there no restrictions on minors buying or selling raffle tickets in Victoria, However, the Commission may on occasion attach a condition to a permit restricting who can purchase tickets. • The legislation expressly prohibits the use of cash, stocks and shares as prizes, unless the prize is an accommodation or travel prize in which case some spending money may be included. If the prize is an accommodation or travel prize the value of the cash included cannot exceed 10% of that prize’s total value. • Raffles whose sales are $500 or less have only ONE DAY to sell their tickets or sell the tickets within an 8 hour period. Raffles between $501 and $5000 have three months to sell their tickets. Raffles greater than $5,001 will have 12 months or less. • Where prize value exceeds $500, ticket sellers are required to collect ticket buyers’ contact details. • Raffles whose prize value exceeds $500 are required to have printed tickets. Each ticket must show the following information: - the name of the declared community or charitable organisation to benefit from the raffle - the permit number, where a minor gaming permit is required and has been issued - the ticket price and the maximum number of tickets authorised by a permit - a description of each prize and its value - when and where the raffle will be drawn, and the method of publication or notification of the results 20 Fundraising with ATHONS & RAFFLES

FURTHER INFORMATION Further information is available at the VCGR website at www.vcgr.vic.gov.au. Or by phoning (03) 9651 3630 Or by emailing minor.gaming@vcgr. vic.gov.au

STATE

REGULATING AGENCY

TAS

Tasmanian Gaming Commission

KEY FEATURES

FURTHER INFORMATION

• A raffle permit is only required in Tasmania where the prize value exceeds $5,000. Where prize value exceeds $5,000, the organisation must apply for a Minor Gaming Permit from the Commission.

Further information is available from the TGC website at www. gaming.tas.gov.au

• Prize value must equal at least 20% of total raffle income from ticket sales.

Or by phoning (03) 6233 6119

• Prizes may be in cash, however total cash prizes may not exceed $5,000..

Or by emailing gaming@treasury. tas.gov.au

• Children under 13 years of age may not sell tickets in any raffle in Tasmania. Children between 13 and 16 years of age may only sell tickets in raffles where the total retail prize value does not exceed $500. • Raffle tickets may not be purchased by anyone under 18 years of age. • Tickets in a raffle where prize value exceeds $5,000 must have the following information printed on them: - the name and contact details of the ticket buyer (On the ticket butt) - the name of the declared community or charitable organisation to benefit from the raffle - the permit number, where a minor gaming permit is required and has been issued - the name and full postal address of the permit holder - the ticket price, ticket number and (where prizes exceed $10,000 in value) the maximum number of tickets being sold - a description of each prize and its value - when and where the raffle will be drawn, and the method of publication or notification of the results - ticket seller’s prize details and market value

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STATE

REGULATING AGENCY

KEY FEATURES

South Australian Office of the Liquor and Gambling Commissioner

• Organisations do not need a license to conduct a Minor Lottery (i.e. one where the total prize pool value is $5,000 or less). A license is required for a Major Lottery (i.e. one where the prize pool value exceeds $5,000). • A child under the age of 15 years is not permitted to sell tickets in a minor or major lottery unless accompanied by an adult. • Lottery proceeds may only be used for the purposes described in the SA gaming regulations. Most fundraising activity will fall into these categories. • Cash prizes are permissible up to the total prize limit of $5,000. • The total retail value of all prizes in the lottery must be not less than 20% of the total face value of all tickets in the lottery. • If tickets are to be sold before the day on which the lottery is to be drawn or at places other than the place at which the lottery is to be drawn: - the association’s name and the date, time and place of the drawing of the lottery must be printed on each ticket and ticket butt; and - each sold ticket butt must contain the name and address or telephone number of the purchaser of the ticket and be clearly written on the ticket.

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FURTHER INFORMATION Further information is available from the OLGC website at www.olgc.sa.gov.au Or by phoning (08) 8226 8500 Or by emailing lottery@agd.sa.gov.au

STATE

REGULATING AGENCY

KEY FEATURES

FURTHER INFORMATION

Western Australian Gaming and Wagering Commission

• Permits are required from the Commission to conduct any Standard Lotteries (including raffles) where the prize pool exceeds $200 in value.

Further information is available from the Commission’s website at www.rgl.wa.gov.au

• An application fee applies to permits. For a 3 month permit where the prize pool is $5,000 or less the fee is $45. For prize pools between $5,000 and $50,000 the fee is $100.

Or by phoning 1800 634 541 or (08) 9425 1888

• Where the prize pool exceeds $20,000 in value, a bank guarantee or deposit must be supplied to the Commission.

Or by emailing rgl@rgl.wa.gov.au

• Each ticket must display the following information. - permit number; - price of ticket; - description and value of prizes; - ticket number name and contact number of permit holder; - name of organisation; - closing date of ticket sales, and drawing date; and - name/date of newspaper in which results will appear • Children under 12 years of age are not permitted to sell raffle tickets in WA. Where liquor is offered as a prize, persons under 18 years of age may not sell or buy tickets.

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STATE

REGULATING AGENCY

KEY FEATURES

Northern Territory Department of Justice: Licensing, Regulation and Alcohol Strategy

• In the NT a Raffle is a game of chance where gross ticket receipts are $5,000 or less. A game where gross ticket receipts will be between $5,001 and $20,000 is known as a Minor Lottery. Major Lotteries are those where gross ticket receipts will exceed $20,000. • No permits are required to run Raffles, though a permit is required to run a Minor or Major Lottery. • Prize value must not be less than one-third of gross ticket receipts. E.g. a Raffle with gross receipts of $5,000 must have prizes which value NO LESS THAN $1,667 in total. • All relevant details below must appear on the tickets and on promotion of the lottery: - name of association - permit number (e.g. D1234) - ticket price - number of tickets to be issued - description and value of main prizes - “Conditions Apply” specified on Prizes with - restrictions or conditions - date, time and place of draw - detail of how winner will be determined (barrel draw, random no. generator, etc) & draw policy - date of publication of results and - newspaper name - ticket butt (name, address, phone no., association name) - contact number for lottery information - name of place where prizes are on display (if applicable) • There is no restriction on minors selling raffle tickets.

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FURTHER INFORMATION Further information is available from the DoJ website at www. nt.gov.au/justice/ licenreg Or by phoning (08) 8982 1700 Or by emailing lr.doj@nt.gov.au

STATE

REGULATING AGENCY

KEY FEATURES

FURTHER INFORMATION

ACT

ACT Gambling and Racing Commission

• Permits are not required where the proceeds go to a charitable cause and the prize value does not exceed $500. All other raffles require a permit in the ACT.

Further information is available from the GRC website at www. gamblingandracing. act.gov.au

• Prize value must not be less than 20% of gross ticket receipts, where prize value is $10,000 or less. E.g. Where gross ticket receipts are $5,000, prize value must be NO LESS THAN $1,000 in total. • Where prize value exceeds $2,000, tickets must include the following information: - permit number issued by the Commission; - the details outlined in paragraph 2 of these Conditions i.e. the benefiting person or organisation and the purpose for which the raffle is to be conducted; - full list of prizes and their retail or market value; - any conditions attached to the prizes; - a sequential number; - the date, time and location of the draw; and - where and when the results will be published or how and when winners will be advised (subject to paragraph 15 of these Conditions).

Or by phoning (02) 6207 0361 Or by emailing lotteries@act.gov.au

• There are no restrictions on minors buying or selling raffle tickets in the ACT, except where alcohol or tobacco products are offered as prizes, in which case minors may not purchase tickets.

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