Popular fund-raisers are often used to raise money for a variety of causes. Two common methods of fund-raising are raffles and bake sales. A RAFFLE is when tickets are sold for a chance to win a prize, with the proceeds going to the cause. A bake sale is when baked goods are sold, with the proceeds also going to the cause. Both of these activities are popular fund-raisers and can be used to raise money for a variety of causes.