Nonprofit Gala Fundraising Games: A Complete Guide to Raffles, Wine Pulls, Squares, and More

By Karen Wrege, Founder & Fundraising Strategist, Capital Benefit Auctions
August 21, 2026 1 min read
Between cocktail hour and the main program is a window most organizations underuse. Games raise incremental revenue, but more importantly they get hands in pockets before the live auction and the paddle raise.
The games that work
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Placement matters more than novelty. The Capital Benefit Method positions each game where it builds — rather than competes with — the evening's main revenue moments.