TICKET SALES TIPS

Personal


* Send an e-mail or personal letter to everyone in your address book (Sample Personal Letter)

* Volunteer to sell at identified ticket-sales locations

* Sell at tailgaters, backyard BBQs, and other events like your kid.s sports games or dance/music recitals

* Ask service providers (wait persons, hair stylist, masseuse, trainer, etc.) if they prefer a raffle ticket in lieu of a gratuity

* Give as a birthday or anniversary gift

* Sacrifice a few coffees, drinks, pizzas, manicures, etc., to purchase tickets Send an e-mail or personal letter to everyone in your address book (Sample Personal Letter)


Business


* Send an e-mail or business letter to everyone in your address book (Sample Business Letter)

* Promote your business as a ticket-sales location

* Promote a sales incentive (Buy $X amount of goods/services in exchange for tickets)

* Give to customers/suppliers as a thank you for their business/support

* Give to employees in appreciation of their service and to encourage their own local philanthropy


Tax Benefit

(Check with your tax consultant regarding eligibility for tax deduction prior to purchasing tickets)

* Purchase tickets in the name of one or more of the recipient agencies