If you're looking for a fundraising method that engages your community and brings in solid funds, Lucky Squares is worth your attention. Whether you're running a school fete, sporting club event, or community organisation drive, this grid-based fundraiser consistently outperforms traditional raffles. Here's everything you need to know.
What Is a Lucky Squares Fundraiser?
A Lucky Squares fundraiser is a simple yet effective grid game where supporters buy individual squares on a numbered grid, typically 10x10 or 5x5. Each square corresponds to a number, and when the live draw happens, a random number is selected as the winner. The person who owns that square wins the prize.
It's transparent, easy to understand, and creates genuine excitement when the draw takes place. There's no complicated rules or confusion about how it works, which makes it perfect for community events.
How the Lucky Squares Grid Works
Here's the basic structure:
Your grid displays all available squares, each with a unique number. Supporters purchase squares at a price you set (more on that below). As squares are bought, they're marked as sold on your grid. When you reach your target number of sales or your event date arrives, you run the live draw. A random number is selected, and whoever owns that square wins your prize.
With Lucky Squares Australia, this entire process happens online. Your grid is hosted on our platform, supporters can purchase squares from anywhere, and you can run the draw whenever suits your event. No printing, no manual tracking, no headaches.
Setting Your Square Prices and Prize
Pricing is flexible and depends on your community and goals. A $5 to $20 per square price point works well for most school and club fundraisers. The key is making it accessible while ensuring your profit margin is strong.
Your prize should be attractive enough to generate interest but proportional to your expected revenue. For example, if you're running a 100-square grid at $10 per square, your total revenue is $1,000. A prize worth $200 to $300 leaves solid funds for your cause.
Many successful fundraisers offer multiple prizes or a tiered prize structure, which increases participation and excitement.
Sharing Your Lucky Squares Online
One reason Lucky Squares raises more money than traditional raffles is reach. Your supporters can share your grid link with their networks, extending your fundraiser far beyond your immediate community.
