How to Run Giveaways and Raffles on ConnexWork

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• Company Admins
• Teams New To ConnexWork

How to Run Giveaways or Raffles on ConnexWork

Running giveaways or raffles on ConnexWork is a simple way to boost engagement, foster connections, and motivate your team. Follow these clear, actionable steps to ensure your giveaway or raffle is successful:

Step 1: Set Clear Goals

Define your goals with your giveaway or raffle, such as celebrating achievements, encouraging engagement, or promoting shared interests and company culture.

Step 2: Choose Appealing Prizes

Select prizes that align with your team's common interests and resonate with your company culture. Examples might include branded apparel, team lunches, event tickets, or gift cards.

Step 3: Decide Who the Giveaway Post is Coming From

Depending on the giveaway or raffle, you may want the post to be from the company via an Inform post or from your personal account via a normal post. 

For example, if you are encouraging the sharing of a common interest or hobby that you enjoy, make the post from your account via a normal post. If the company is giving away special equipment or custom apparel, the post should come from the company via an Inform post. In most cases, we recommend using an Inform post to draw more attention to the giveaway or raffle. 

Step 4: Create and Post Your Giveaway on ConnexWork

Draft an engaging post clearly outlining:

• How employees can participate (e.g., posting specific content, commenting on the giveaway or raffle post, posting using specific hashtags, posting during specific time frames, or filling out a survey form).

• Eligibility criteria and precise deadlines.

• Method for selecting winners (based on participation method). 

Include promoting photos or visual examples in your giveaway or raffle post to attract attention and clarify your message.

For examples of effective giveaways and raffles, along with their corresponding posts on the feed, see our article on Utilizing Giveaways and Raffles.

Step 5: Manage Entries Efficiently

Depending on your giveaway type, there are a few ways to manage and track entries:

• Swag Giveaways: Use survey tools like MS Office Forms, Google Forms, or SurveyMonkey to collect and organize participant shirt sizes, color preferences, etc.

• Hashtag or Keyword-Based Giveaways:

  • Use the search tool in the ConnexWork app or admin portal to filter posts by specific hashtags or keywords.

  • Review posts to ensure they meet the giveaway criteria before including them in your drawing or review.

• Selecting Winners:

  • For random drawings, compile qualified participant names into a random picker tool or draw names manually.

  • For judged giveaways (e.g., most creative post), review all valid entries and choose a winner individually or with a team of admins.

Step 6: Announce and Celebrate Winners

Announce the winners publicly on ConnexWork by making an Inform post that clearly states the end of the giveaway or raffle and tags the winner. Additionally, encourage the winner to share a follow-up post showcasing their prize. This not only promotes transparency and fairness but also creates a sense of shared celebration that keeps your team eagerly anticipating the next giveaway or raffle. When giveaways feel fun, inclusive, and consistent, they naturally become a vibrant part of your company culture and a reliable reason your users will regularly check their ConnexWork feed.

These initiatives do more than create excitement. They build momentum, spark ongoing interaction, and strengthen a culture of connection across your team. For additional tips on maximizing giveaway or raffle engagement, see our article on Utilizing Giveaways and Raffles. See our other articles on creating posts and informing your team to ensure your giveaway and raffle posts pop on your ConnexWork feed.