Nonprofit Events & Ticketing

Event Management Software for Nonprofits

Sell tickets, manage registrations, and collect donations at your event. Your all-in-one online event ticketing software solution for nonprofits has arrived.
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Key  features of fundraising event management software

The whole package: delightful nonprofit event software, fundraising, and donor management—all in one place.

Event Ticketing
Sell tickets with easy-to-use nonprofit event ticketing features like custom ticket options and embeddable ticket forms.
Registration Management
Create custom guest lists, manage individual guest details, and track custom questions like meal preference.
Donation Collection
Collect donations from your guests before and during your event with donation forms, text-to-give, or in-person payments.
Silent Auctions
Increase event engagement and revenue with user-friendly online silent auction software.
Ticket sales

Sell event tickets, right on your website

Build price tiers, quantities, tax-deductible amounts, and custom questions into your nonprofit event tickets. Then, add a ticketing form directly on your website.
    Event registration management

    Easily view and manage your event’s guests

    Who’s buying tickets? Keep tabs on ticket purchases and quickly manage guest preferences all in one place.
      Custom ticket questions

      Gather and organize guest preferences

      Get meal counts and shirt sizes right the first time. Create custom registration questions and export the results to share with your event vendors.
        Mobile check-in

        Start on time with a fast mobile check-in app

        Streamline guest check-in with ticket QR scanning. Using the Funraise App, your check-in team can scan a guest’s ticket whether it’s printed or presented on a mobile device.
          SMS messaging

          Message guests before or during the event

          Engage your guests with personalized, impactful communications by sending SMS text messages before or during the event.
            Silent auctions

            Delight guests with the best silent auction experience

            Increase donation revenue with easy, friendly online silent auction websites for nonprofits.
              Event fundraising software overview

              With Funraise, your event is the beginning of a deeper relationship with your supporters.

              Funraise’s event tools are purpose-built for nonprofit fundraising event management. Delight your guests (and your events team!) with easy-to-use and powerful event features and nonprofit ticket sales.

              Nonprofit events: best practices and expert advice

              All the event tools you need in one place

              Everything but the catering: Tickets, auctions, communications, donations, and more fundraising event tools.

              Customizable tickets
              Set up tickets with tiered price points, tax-deductible amounts, limited quantities, and custom questions for important details like meal choice or t-shirt size.

              Tickets with donations
              Never miss a donation moment! Add an optional donation ask as your guests are purchasing their event tickets online.

              Ticket receipt emails
              Your guests will automatically receive their tickets in an email confirmation fully branded to your organization.
              SMS messaging
              Engage your guests with personalized, impactful communications by sending SMS text messages before or during the event.
              Text-to-Give
              Make it easy to donate with text-to-give codes. Create custom text-to-give codes, like DONATE, GIVE, or PUPPIES.
              In-person donations
              Quickly collect in-person donations with the Funraise App by swiping or inserting a card.
              Run silent auctions
              Create and run your best online charity auction with easy-to-use silent auction tools.
              Guest management
              Stay organized with custom registration reports and easily manage your event guest list and guest details.

              Questions?

              What is the best event management software for nonprofits?

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              (Spoiler Alert: It's Funraise.) Technically, the best event management software depends on your nonprofit's specific needs, but it's highly likely that the best option for you is Funraise. Funraise's online fundraising platform offers comprehensive features like customizable event registration forms, donor management tools, and all kinds of other fundraising tools that complement events.

              How do I choose the right fundraising event software for my nonprofit?

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              Just choose Funraise. Talk to a friendly Funraise Fundraising Specialist who can help you choose the right fundraising event software by assessing your nonprofit organization's specific needs, budget, and event types. Consider key features like registration management, donor tracking, and the user-friendliness and scalability of fundraising tools like auctions, all features Funraise has in spades.

              What features should I look for in nonprofit event management software?

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              Funraise sets the standard for key features of nonprofit event management software, including custom registration forms, ticketing options, donor management tools, fundraising capabilities, email marketing integration, mobile bidding for auctions, reporting and analytics, and a variety of payment processors. Look for software that offers seamless integrations, intuitive interfaces, and robust security measures to protect donor data.

              How can event management software increase fundraising at nonprofit events?

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              Event management software is a core part of strategies to increase fundraising. By streamlining donation processes, enabling mobile bidding for auction items, and facilitating peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns, Funraise enhances donor engagement, simplifies giving, and provides valuable insights for future fundraising strategies.

              But wait! Funraise offers more than just events software for nonprofits! Funraise customers get the industry's best online donation form, recurring giving, beautiful branded fundraising websites, and lots more.

              Can nonprofit event software integrate with my existing CRM or donor management system?

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              Sure, but Funraise has one of the best donor databases in the nonprofit industry... so maybe just use that? If you just want the best fundraising event software, get Funraise for software that allows for seamless data flow, ensuring donor information and event data are synchronized across online fundraising platforms, improving overall efficiency and donor relationship management.

              What are the benefits of using online event management tools for nonprofit fundraisers?

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              Online event management tools like Funraise streamline the event planning, event registration, and execution of successful events (but Funraise+you do it best.) Benefits include automated ticket types, real-time reporting, improved donor engagement, and simplified check-in processes. Funraise increases efficiency by reducing administrative workload, enhancing event experiences, and providing valuable data insights to inform future fundraising strategies.

              How can I use event management software to engage donors before, during, and after an event?

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              Use Funraise's event management software and SMS messaging to send personalized invitations and reminders before the event. During the event, facilitate mobile bidding and real-time donations through engaging text-to-give codes. After the event, automate thank-you messages and share impact reports through text messaging.

              What types of fundraising events work best with event management software?

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              Your imagination (and budget) is the only limitation. Event management software is versatile and benefits various fundraising events, including galas, online auctions, walkathons, conferences, and virtual events. It's particularly effective for events requiring online ticket sales, event registration management, online donations, or silent auctions.

              Funraise's event management solution can streamline processes for both in-person events and virtual fundraisers, enhancing efficiency and donor engagement.

              How does event management software handle virtual and hybrid fundraising events?

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              Any event management software worth its salt (ahem, Funraise) facilitates virtual and hybrid events through features like online registration, livestreaming integrations, virtual auction platforms, and digital donation tools. It can manage attendee engagement for both in-person and remote participants, track virtual participation, and provide analytics on online interactions.

              How does nonprofit event software handle donor data and privacy?

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              Charity event software prioritizes donor data privacy through secure data storage, encryption, and compliance with privacy regulations. To dovetail with those, Funraise offers user permission controls, secure payment processing, and data backup features. You can rest assured that Funraise has privacy policies in place and provides options for potential donors to manage their data preferences.

              What reporting and analytics features should I look for in fundraising event software?

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              Look no further than Funraise for fundraising software that offers comprehensive reporting and analytics features, including real-time donation tracking, attendee engagement metrics, and historical comparisons (so smart!) Funraise's industry-best Fundraising Intelligence feature provides customizable reports, visual data representations, and the ability to export data.

              How can event management software streamline check-in and on-site management for fundraising events?

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              Funraise's event management software streamlines check-in through features like mobile check-in apps, QR code scanning, and digital guest lists, as well as facilitating on-site additional donation processing, providing real-time attendee tracking, and managing seating assignments. The result? Reduced wait times, minimized manual errors, and an enhanced overall event attendee experience at fundraising events.

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              See a live demo of Funraise’s event management tools.

              Managing nonprofit ticket sales online and running more impactful events is simple with Funraise.