Tips for Boosting Donations

Events are the perfect time to boost donations — families are engaged, excited, and ready to support your organization. Here are some best practices to help you capture more contributions before, during, and after your events.

🎟 Pair Donations With Ticket Sales

• Enable the donation option directly on ticket checkout pages.

• Families already making a purchase are more likely to add a quick gift.

• Use preset donation amounts to make it simple (“Add $10 to support the team”).

📢 Highlight the Fundraiser During the Event

• Make announcements at halftime, intermissions, or before performances.

• Display your fundraiser goal tracker on posters, scoreboards, or digital screens so families see real-time progress.

• Mention how close you are to your goal — urgency encourages giving.

🍿 Add Donation Reminders at Concessions

• Post Fundraiser QR Posters at concession stands so families can donate while they wait in line.

• Encourage repeat donors — some families give more than once when reminded.

🙌 Celebrate Donors Publicly

• Direct families to the Donor Wall on your fundraiser page where names appear as supporters give.

• Announce milestones during the event (“We just hit 50 donors tonight — thank you!”).

• Recognize community sponsors to show the impact of larger gifts.

🌐 Keep Donations Open After the Event

• Share the fundraiser link in your post-event email or newsletter.

• Post a recap on social media with updated progress.

• Many families who couldn’t attend in person will still want to give.

✅ By pairing donations with ticket sales, making them visible during events, and celebrating progress, you’ll inspire families to give more and help your fundraiser reach its goal faster.