Raffle Network

What Raffle Network does

Raffle Network, legally Community Connections Group LLC, Inc., is a micro-SaaS platform that enables US-based nonprofit and community organizations to run online charity raffles and fundraising campaigns. The company was founded by Chuck Wood and is headquartered in Orlando, Florida, operating with a stated team of 1-10 employees. The product is positioned as a self-serve, product-led growth (PLG) tool: organizations set up a raffle for free and the company monetizes through transaction fees on ticket sales.

The technical product is a web-based raffle management platform with payment processing handled via Stripe integration, participant acquisition channels including Facebook login and Google contact import, and a proprietary "Contact Engine" feature intended to drive viral sharing of raffle campaigns among participants. The stated infrastructure sits on a conventional WordPress/GeneratePress hosting stack, and the platform is offered exclusively in the US market. No AI/ML features, proprietary models, or research output are disclosed, and there is no evidence of patents, advanced data assets, or differentiated technology layers beyond the standard integrations.

Raffle Network has operated without external venture funding, generating revenue solely from transaction fees on raffle ticket volume. The go-to-market is bottom-up and self-serve, targeting nonprofits, schools, sports teams, and community fundraisers rather than enterprise accounts. Self-reported scale metrics ("12 Years in Business," "142 5-Star Projects") appear disproportionate to the disclosed headcount and a 1-10 employee operation, and placeholder blog content suggests limited ongoing development investment, pointing to a lifestyle or part-time business rather than a venture-scale venture.

Name

Raffle Network

Legal name

Community Connections Group LLC, Inc.

Website

https://rafflenetwork.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Raffle Network is a micro-SaaS platform that lets US nonprofits and community organizations run online charity raffles, monetizing through transaction fees on ticket sales via Stripe. Founded by Chuck Wood in 2013 and based in Orlando, FL, it operates with 1-10 employees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Fundraising Software

NAICS

Other Gambling Industries (713290)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAEAFAD

Digital Lottery & iLottery Platforms (Web/App)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Gambling, Betting & Casinos/Lottery & Lottery Services

SECONDARYMPAEAFAH

Lottery Payments, Wallets & Cashing Solutions

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Gambling, Betting & Casinos/Lottery & Lottery Services

Keywords

• Online fundraising platform
• Raffle management software
• Charity ticketing system
• Donor outreach platform
• Fundraising payment processing

Headquarters

HQ city

Delray Beach

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Technology or R&D, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Platform Transaction Fees: Raffle Network processes online ticket sales through Stripe payment systems. The platform collects fees from transactions when tickets are purchased. Payment processing is handled by Stripe, with funds automatically deposited to the organization's bank account.
2. Freemium Model: Setting up a raffle is free. Organizations can create accounts, set up raffles, and use the Contact Engine at no cost. Revenue is generated through transaction fees on ticket sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Raffle Network provides a cloud-based, self-serve SaaS platform that lets US-based organizations (charities, youth groups, community groups) create, manage, track, and run online raffles for fundraising. The platform includes the proprietary Contact Engine for selecting invitees and sending automated alerts/reminders, a Raffle Calculator for setting prizes and ticket prices, and integrated Stripe payment processing that automatically deposits ticket-sale proceeds directly to the organization's bank account. Account setup and use of the platform are free, with revenue generated via transaction fees on ticket sales.

Product overview

Raffle Network is a single unified platform for managing charity raffles and fundraising initiatives. The core platform enables organizations to create, manage, track, pick winners, and collect payments entirely online. It comprises the main Raffle Network Platform as its core offering, supported by the Contact Engine feature for contact management and invitations, and the Raffle Calculator for setting prizes and ticket prices. The platform integrates with Stripe Payment Systems for secure payment processing and offers free account setup.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Raffle Network Platform A unified, cloud-based online platform for creating, managing, tracking, and conducting charity raffles and fundraising initiatives, designed for US-based charitable organizations, youth fundraising groups, and community groups. The platform enables organizations to set prizes and ticket prices, share raffles with contacts via the Contact Engine, process ticket sales with automatic bank deposits through Stripe, and pick winners online. Account setup is free, with the company earning revenue via transaction fees on ticket sales.

Quantifiable outcome

• Virtual guarantee of successful results through Contact Engine alerts and reminders

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Stripe Payment SystemscoreTechnology or IntegrationRaffle Network partners with Stripe for payment processing services. Stripe handles all credit card transactions and stores payment and financial data securely. When organizations sell raffle tickets, funds are automatically deposited to their bank account through Stripe. Raffle Network does not see or store credit card information. Users of the platform must agree to Stripe's terms of service.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• Eventgroove: A fundraising and event platform offering online ticketing, raffles, and event management for nonprofits and schools. Comparable in offering online raffle mechanics alongside adjacent fundraising features.
• RallyUp: A cloud-based fundraising platform purpose-built for online raffles, sweepstakes, auctions, and events for nonprofits and schools. It is the closest head-to-head competitor in the charity raffle niche.
• PledgeStar: An online pledge-tracking and fundraising platform popular with schools and youth sports teams, with features that overlap with raffle-style incentive campaigns. Comparable on customer profile and use case.
• 99Pledges: A peer-to-peer and event-based fundraising platform for schools, sports teams, and nonprofits that includes raffle and pledge functionality. Targets the same youth fundraising segment Raffle Network serves.
• DoJiggy: An online fundraising platform for nonprofits, schools, and community groups that supports raffles, auctions, ticketed events, and donations. Competes for similar self-serve, event-based fundraising use cases.
• OneCause: A fundraising software platform for nonprofits offering online auctions, events, mobile bidding, and raffles. Competes for mid-market and larger nonprofit raffle and event programs with a broader product suite.
• Givebutter: A free, modern fundraising platform for nonprofits that supports donations, auctions, events, and raffles. It directly competes for the same SMB charity and youth fundraising customer base with a similar freemium, PLG model.

Broad incumbents

• Bonterra (Network for Good / Give.org): A large, established provider of nonprofit fundraising, CRM, and grant management software. Represents a broad incumbent that nonprofits may already be using when they adopt raffle tools.
• Funraise: A full-stack nonprofit fundraising platform covering donations, events, peer-to-peer, and CRM. It does not specialize in raffles but competes for the same nonprofit software budget and could expand into Raffle Network's niche.
• GoFundMe (for Charities): A dominant consumer crowdfunding brand with a dedicated nonprofit product. While it does not natively support raffles, it competes for the same online fundraising dollars and donor attention.

Market position

Strengths3 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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