Once all the tickets and funds are collected, the final determination of cash prizes can be made. Plan to make the cash prizes total half the amount collected, as originally planned, but adjust this enough to make the prizes round numbers. Traditional prizes have included cars, free trips, appliances, and luxury items, such as fur coats and jewelry. Consider offering a free one-year lease on a car. Free trips- Airline tickets offer great opportunities for bargains, and working with a travel agent or airline employee may even lead to a donation.
Cruises are very popular but difficult to buy at a reduced cost.
Talk to travel agents to see if any opportunities exist. For man people, a getaway weekend in their own city has appeal because it doesn't involve the rigors of travel. So, contact local hotels and ask for the donation of a room for two nights on the weekend. Arrange for a few meals and a carriage ride or limo tour, and you have a package worth several hundred dollars. Don't think washer and dryer.