Can we have a raffle to raise money for our club?
Raffles
Donations, drawings, and sales of items such as T-shirts are limited to two weeks. Exceptions would be considered and approved by the coordinator/ASCC advisor.
In March 2000, the voters of the state of California passed Proposition 17 which allows raffles to be conducted by non-profit organizations to raise funds for charitable purposes with these provisions:
- At least 90% of the gross receipts from the raffle must go directly to beneficial or charitable purposes in California, and
- Any person who receives compensation in connection with the operation of a raffle must be an employee of the private non-profit organization that is conducting the raffle.
To be sure that your club is following California state law requirements, go to the Office of the Attorney General website.