Fundraising Raffle Basket Ideas

A raffle basket for a fundraiser can follow the theme of the organization sponsoring the event. For example, if you are raising money for animal rescue, create a gift basket with a matching leash and collar, a certificate for a veterinary checkup or neutering, dog treats, dog toys and a dog dish. If you are raising money for early childhood education, make a basket with picture books, finger paint, a CD of children's music, small toys and a child's T-shirt with the school's logo on it.

Another idea for your raffle basket is one that follows the theme of your fundraiser. If you are having a car wash, make a basket with a chamois cloth, a gift certificate for a car wash, air freshener and a steering wheel cover. If your fundraiser is a fancy sit-down dinner party, have a picnic basket filled with linen napkins and napkin rings, candles, wine glasses, a wine opener and a gift certificate to a nearby gourmet store.

Raffle gift baskets can follow any theme. For a sports basket, fill a basket with a baseball, baseball glove, baseball hat, baseball jersey and two or four tickets to a baseball game. To make a coffee basket, fill a basket with a couple of types of gourmet coffee, a travel coffee mug, a plunge-style coffee maker and a gift certificate to a local coffee shop. For a baby theme, fill a basket with burp cloths, onesies, baby bottles and diapers.