Donorbox’s Dynamic Duo: How to Raise More with Live Kiosk and Events
Ready to multiply your donations and ticket sales at your next event? Read on to learn how two Donorbox tools are built to work hand-in-hand.
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Ready to multiply your donations and ticket sales at your next event? Read on to learn how two Donorbox tools are built to work hand-in-hand.
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Nonprofit event planning is exhausting. Between fine-tuning the details, managing your event committee, and juggling multiple platforms, it can feel impossible.
But there’s no need to throw in the towel just yet. Donorbox’s Dynamic Duo – Donorbox Live™ and Events – are made to be used in tandem, allowing you to streamline planning, ticket sales, check-in, and fundraising during your event.
Less stress, more success. In this blog, we’ll show you how these tools work together from the very beginning stages of your event to the day of.
In short, you can use Donorbox’s Dynamic Duo to:
And more, all on one trusted platform.
Join the organizations who have raised over $36M using Events and $3M using Donorbox Live™ for a smarter fundraising event.
Now let’s take a closer look at how this classic pair works together to bring in mission-driving support.
First things first – how can Donorbox help you get started?
Donorbox Events makes it easy to create unlimited ticket tiers to fit any type of event, from galas to golf fundraisers and more.
Add your event description, set a deadline for ticket sales and a limit on the number of tickets available, and choose whether you’d like to ask any custom questions. These questions can help you learn more about your guests’ preferences and gather any necessary information.
Plus, Donorbox Events takes the tax work out of the equation by automatically showing the tax-deductible value on every ticket tier when you provide the fair-market value. This can encourage ticket buyers to purchase more expensive tickets when they see how much they can deduct when filing taxes.
Ticket purchasers can also add your event to their personal calendar in one click to quickly access event details and get reminders. This helps reduce no-shows, increasing your event attendance.
Selling sponsorships, tables, or group tickets? Use Ticket Packages to bundle multiple tickets into one easy purchase.
Once you have your event configured, choose to either embed the ticket form on your website or host it on Donorbox, the way For the Better did for their Legacy Gala.
Choose whether you’d like to ask ticket buyers for an additional one-time or recurring donation on top of ticket sales.
This hits supporters when they already have their wallets out and are feeling energized to support your cause.
Once someone completes their purchase, tickets are automatically delivered to their email, along with a receipt.
That means there’s no room for doubt or confusion – just smooth sailing.
Track your ticket sales progress right from your Donorbox dashboard. You can see who has purchased tickets, how many they’ve purchased, and any custom questions they’ve answered.
Need to accelerate sales? Consider using a promo code for discounted or even free tickets.
Congratulations, you made it to your event!
Now…how to get everyone checked in without a huge line?
Donorbox Events makes check-in smooth and simple. Each ticket comes with a unique QR code and numerical code, which you can either scan or enter on your Donorbox account to easily confirm a guest’s attendance.
Now that you’ve got everyone in one location and fired up about your cause, it’s the perfect time to collect additional donations. But as we all know, the chances your guests brought cash with them are slim to none.
Enter Donorbox Live™. This app turns your tablet and card reader into a nimble donation kiosk that you can set up and use to collect donations made with cards, smartphones, and digital wallets.
Use your kiosk to collect payments for silent auctions, wine pulls, and more – or just set it up and let donors give generously throughout your event. Discover six creative ways to use it in this blog.
Plus, keep the momentum going by converting your event attendees into recurring donors, all from Donorbox Live. And never miss a donation, even if you happen to lose internet connection.
For more mobile fundraising, download the Donorbox Live™ app on your Android smartphone or iPhone and collect donations using just your phone – no card reader needed.
All donations flow back to your Donorbox account so you can see the full picture of your event’s success.
Don’t just take our word for it!
Put the Donorbox Dynamic Duo to the test for your next event and enjoy easy planning, robust management, and generosity-inspiring in-person giving, all from the same platform.
Lindsey Bower is a writer, content strategist, and nonprofit consultant. She specializes in helping nonprofits craft compelling messaging for websites, blogs, social media, and email marketing, with a strong focus on SEO and AEO strategy. With a background in fundraising and membership management, she knows firsthand what it's like to juggle priorities and wear many hats in the fast-paced nonprofit world.
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