Nonprofit fundraising ticketing
Fundraising gala and auction ticketing with tables and donations
Galas and auctions need table sales, individual tickets, sponsor tables, and donation collection. TixSimple handles all of it in one branded event page.
How this type of ticketing works
Fundraising galas usually have multiple ticket types: individual tickets, full tables, sponsor tables, and VIP packages. TixSimple lets you sell each as a ticket type with its own price and quantity. Custom attendee fields collect table host names, dietary restrictions, and guest names.
Donors can add a donation ticket with a suggested amount, and the event page can display sponsor logos. On the night of the event, staff scan QR codes at check-in and can export the guest list for place cards and auction paddles.
What to set up in TixSimple
- 1Create a gala or auction event with date, venue, and dress code.
- 2Add ticket types: Individual, Couple, Half Table, Full Table, Sponsor Table, VIP.
- 3Add a donation ticket type with suggested and minimum amounts.
- 4Collect custom fields: guest names, dietary restrictions, company, table host.
- 5Connect Stripe to receive funds directly.
- 6Publish and promote through donor lists, board members, and social media.
Fee example: Individual gala ticket
A $150 ticket carries a TixSimple platform fee of $2.28 (1.3% + $0.33). If you sell 200 tickets, the total platform fee is $456. Stripe processing is separate and you choose whether to pass fees to the buyer or absorb them.
Ticket price
$150
Platform fee
$2.28
Net revenue
$29,544
Sponsors, tables and paddle raises
Maximize fundraising with sponsor visibility, table host tools, and post-event follow-up. TixSimple supports sponsor banners on the page, bulk issuing of comp tickets to VIPs, and attendee exports for thank-you emails and next year's invitations.
- Table and sponsor table ticket types
- Donation tickets with suggested amounts
- Sponsor logo placement on the event page
- Attendee export for place cards and follow-ups
Frequently asked questions
Can we sell a full table and collect guest names later?
Yes. The table buyer can enter guest names at checkout, or you can collect them later by editing the attendee fields in the dashboard.
How do donations work?
Create a donation-based ticket type with a suggested amount and minimum. Donors choose what they want to pay, and the amount is added to their order.
Can sponsors get complimentary tickets?
Yes. Use the bulk issue tickets feature to send free tickets to sponsor contacts, board members, and VIPs.
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