Event ticketing built to minimize tax work for nonprofits

Sell tickets to in-person, virtual, and hybrid fundraising events using event registration software that lightens your workload.

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Turn RSVPs into ROI

Between managing registrations, handling tax receipts, tracking attendance, and trying to maximize donations on the day of, setting up your nonprofit event is no small feat. 

Track ticket sales and donations in one place and join the organizations that have sold 733,000 tickets and raised $47M+ with Donorbox Events. Our complete event ticketing solution is fast to set up, easy to manage, and designed to raise more. 

Event management dashboard for "Gala Night" showing $16,040 total transactions, 386 tickets sold, $3,560 donations, and recent transaction list.

100,000+ nonprofits worldwide have raised $4B with Donorbox

Built to do more, so you don’t have to

With these powerful features working quietly in the background, nothing slips through the cracks.

Sell tickets where and how you want

Allow attendees to buy tickets directly on your website by embedding the form, or create a standalone page.

Donorbox Annual Charity Gala ticket selection page showing 2 General Admission tickets at $150 each with a $300 checkout button.

Unlimited tickets for greater flexibility

Create an unlimited number of tickets for virtual, in-person, and hybrid events. Easily customize the names, quantity, and price of each ticket.

Ticket Types management UI showing General Admission $50, VIP Pass $250, and Student Discount $25, all with unlimited availability.

Enjoy customizable, hands-off receipting

Receipts are automatically sent to attendees – with tax-deductible and fair market values listed – so you don’t have to make a single calculation. Personalize your receipt emails before they’re sent and clearly communicate important event details.

Event settings UI for customizing a receipt email template, with a preview showing a Gala Night receipt for $150 with tax deductible amount.

Receive donations on top of ticket sales

Use Donorbox’s transparent event ticketing software to show supporters exactly how much of their ticket is a direct contribution, and offer the opportunity to add additional one-time or recurring donations during checkout.


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Calculate tax-deductible amounts automatically

Quickly generate tax-deductible values for each ticket, and let your supporters know the tax-deductible and fair market values of their purchases.


Edit ticket form showing a $150 VIP Dinner Ticket with tax-deductible toggle enabled, fair market value of $100, and auto-calculated $50 deductible amount.

Convenient Ticket Packages for groups

Sell sponsorship packages, group tickets, and VIP tables with Ticket Packages. Create custom packages combining multiple tickets and perks into one purchase for a quick, convenient checkout.

VIP Table Package ticket UI showing 3 group tickets with quantity selector and $135 total, with QR code tickets stacked behind

Let attendees scan to donate

Once an event has been created, a unique QR code will automatically be generated and can be used to raise funds for or during your event.

Our event ticketing for nonprofits works with multiple payment options, including credit cards and Apple Pay, on both Donorbox-hosted and embedded Event forms.

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Make your event unmissable

Ticket buyers can add your event details to their Google, Apple, Outlook, or Download iCal calendars from the confirmation page, reminding them exactly where and when your event is, so they don’t miss it. 

Event card for Gala Night on September 18, Friday at 7PM at Arts Center Main Hall with Google, Outlook, and Apple calendar options.

Collect supporter details for future outreach

Gather contact details to keep attendees informed about your future fundraising events and efforts. You can ask event registrants for special requests, dietary preferences, or feedback with each ticket type.

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Enhance your event check-in

Simply scan a QR code or enter the unique check-in code on your guest’s ticket for a quick, efficient, secure check-in process. Plus, view the number of tickets sold and checked in at a glance.

Event check-in app UI showing QR code ticket scanning, manual code entry for guest Alex Taylor VIP admission, and ticket verified confirmation.

Track it all in one place

Keep a close eye on your event’s success by capturing both offline and online ticket sales transactions made with cash, checks, credit cards, cryptocurrency, and bank transfers in your Donorbox database.

Gala Night live event dashboard showing $12,480 total ticket sales and 148 of 180 attendees checked in with payment sources section.

Raise more through cashless, in-person giving with Donorbox Live™

Why limit your community’s generosity to cash-based or online giving methods when you can raise more with Donorbox Live™ Kiosk + Mobile? 

Let your supporters give with just a dip, tap, or swipe of their credit card, debit card, or digital wallet—including Apple Pay and Google Pay. Perfect for high-traffic events, galas, community gatherings, and more. 

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No detail left behind

Display your Case for Support

Show your unique Case for Support in a prominent place on your donation page to inspire immediate action.

Build donor trust

Display your hard-earned certifications on your page as trust badge images.

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Automate event reminders

Automatically send reminder emails to ticket holders one week and one day before your event to ensure better attendance and reduce no-shows.

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Add tickets to mobile wallets

Event attendees can save their tickets directly to their mobile wallets and check into your event easily using their phone.

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Generate promo codes

Unique promo codes allow select buyers to purchase discounted or free fundraiser tickets. 


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Create urgency for your event

Encourage RSVPs and make planning easier by setting sale deadlines and quantity limits that automatically close ticket sales.


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API connectivity & integrations

Easily connect Donorbox to your existing CMS, CRM, or fundraising tools, or use our API for custom workflows.


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22+ payment methods and 52+ currencies

Launch fundraising events almost anywhere fundraising takes you with event ticketing for nonprofits in 52 popular currencies (and counting).

SSL/TLS encryption

All donation data is securely encrypted end-to-end and our forms are PCI compliant. We never store card or bank information.

Fraud detection & monitoring

Stay protected with automatic 24/7 fraud monitoring and security tools built into every Donorbox donation page.

Enterprise-grade security

Maintain donor trust and rest easy knowing that the data of both your organization and your donors is always protected.

Social sharing

Add links to your social pages, making it easy for supporters to follow and engage with your accounts and share your campaign. 

Donor data analytics

Our donor management system acts as an efficient CRM, tracking every donation and event registration, and providing a 360 review of donor’s history so you can gather valuable insights and increase donor retention.

24/7 customer support

Our support team is always ready to help, especially as you get ready for your big day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I create an event ticketing form with Donorbox?

Start by clicking on the ‘Events’ tab on the left-hand side of your Donorbox dashboard. Then, select “+ New Event”, and a pop-up overlay will appear. Enter your event’s name, the currency you wish to receive, and whether you want to give supporters the option of covering fees and making additional donations at checkout, and finish by selecting “Create Event”.Once your event is created, you can customize your form, create different types of tickets, set deadlines, track transactions, and more.

How many tickets can I create?

With Donorbox, you can create unlimited nonprofit event tickets. Customize your in-person, virtual, or hybrid event tickets with names, quantities, and prices to meet your organization’s and donors’ needs.


Can I set a sales limit or deadline?

Yes! Donorbox Events allows you to add sales quantity limits and deadlines to each ticket. The number of tickets remaining will appear on the front-end of your ticket sales form, and sales will automatically close on the deadline you set.


What types of events can I create?

Donorbox allows you to create nonprofit event ticketing forms for in-person, virtual, and hybrid fundraising events. For in-person events, you can also eliminate event check-in lines with unique QR and numerical codes on each ticket.


How can I add fair market values and tax-deductible amounts to tickets?

Donorbox Events simplifies the calculation and display of the tax-deductibility of each ticket. All you need to do is add the full price and the fair market value for the tier, and the tool will determine the tax-deductible amount.You can also easily add sales tax to the price of your tickets by inputting the tax rate percentage within Donorbox’s nonprofit event ticketing software.


Will the ticket be emailed instantly?

Yes! After their purchase is complete, ticket buyers will immediately receive their detailed emailed receipt with the tax-deductible amount listed. If the buyer is purchasing multiple tickets, they can also choose to have the tickets emailed to individual attendees instantly. Once received, buyers can add their tickets to their mobile wallets for easy reference and mobile check-in. 


How do nonprofits track ticket sales and attendance with Donorbox?

Event ticketing for nonprofits is made easy with Donorbox, which tracks all ticket transactions, both online and in-person, in one place. Monitor ticket sales and the number of tickets checked in at a glance as attendees check in with either a QR code or a unique check-in code.


Is Donorbox Event Ticketing free for nonprofits to use?

Signing up to use Donorbox’s event ticketing for nonprofits involves no contracts or monthly fees. All you’ll need to pay is the 3.95% platform fee on all donations, as well as Stripe’s credit card fee (which, if you enable the option in your event ticketing form, supporters can opt to cover when they complete their purchase).To view our payment plans in more detail, visit our Pricing page.

Can I embed the nonprofit event ticketing form on my website?

Yes! You can easily embed the form into your own website, making it instantly visible to anyone who visits. Embedding the ticketing form on your nonprofit’s website helps to streamline the ticket-purchasing experience by allowing attendees to check out without leaving your page, and letting them continue to browse your site and learn more about your mission after their purchase is complete. 


How is Donorbox different from other platforms that offer event ticketing for nonprofits?

Donorbox is the most comprehensive suite of software for nonprofits. Event ticketing for nonprofits is just one of the many fundraising tools that will be at your disposal when you sign up.


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