Why Your Nonprofit Needs a Modern Ticketing Platform
Trying to shoehorn your event ticketing into your CRM or DMS? Stop. A modern ticketing platform is the difference maker for online ticket sales for nonprofits.
Flexible Ticketing
Access advanced ticketing features like group pricing, custom questions, and ticket grouping. Easy to set up, and easy for your supporters to buy.
Robust Marketing
Save money on marketing with integrated tools for free, unlimited email, free event websites, referral tracking, and analytics.
Revenue Opportunities
Increase your event revenue with built-in donation collection, a customizable store, and sponsorship sales alongside tickets.
Easier Event Days
Ditch the clipboard and lists with the easy Tickets app for check-in and fulfillment – instant syncing means every volunteer can help every supporter.
Premium Holiday Event Ticketing Technology, at a Low Cost
TicketSignup is free for nonprofit events and (very) low cost for your customers.
Everything is Included in TicketSignup’s 40¢ per Ticket Fee
No add-ons, no upgrades required — every nonprofit show gets the full TicketSignup toolkit.
Timed Entry Ticketing
Free, Unlimited Email
Free Event Websites
Free Check-In App for On-Site
Marketing & Analytics
No Contract Lock-In
100% US-Based Support
Nonprofits Are Already Raising More With TicketSignup
“One thing I really appreciate about TicketSignup | GiveSignup is it makes it really easy to try something new, easy to innovate. Those are the exact tools we need right now as we fundraise to cross the finish line and realize our dream of owning our home.”
Colleen Martinson — Ballard Food Bank
“I love the automated emails, I used them to automatically send out an email 2 hours after someone buys tickets as well as schedule a pre-event email to send before the event.”
Liz Petree — Downtown Statesville
“For people who attend multiple events, we want it to be as easy as possible, and we want them to recognize the platform rather than giving them multiple platforms with new accounts for different things. With TicketSignup | GiveSignup, we could, and it was easy for our supporters.”
Kathleen Petroziello — RVA Duck Race & Festival of Inclusion
“I really loved the look of it – the aesthetics of [TicketSignup event websites] really sold us. It’s clean, and pretty, which is important because everyone is so visual these days. And, it’s very customizable.”
Caryn Lynch — Community House of Moorestown
A Ticketing Platform Built for the Ways Nonprofits Fundraise
You’re already hosting events to raise money and connect with your supporters. TicketSignup gives you the tools you need to maximize your revenue and streamline your event day(s), whether you’re hosting a large-scale fundraiser or a personalized dinner.
You need right technology for every event – and sometimes that means different technology, for different events. TicketSignup and GiveSignup are built on the same core infrastructure with shared website interfaces, email builder, and login. Pick the platform based on the features you need for your event instead of forcing your nonprofit event into a single technology framework.
Ticketed Nonprofit Events
TicketSignup provides online ticket sales for nonprofits. It is ideal for:
Events collecting donations during and outside of the ticket purchase path.
Simple ticketing setups that prioritize fast checkout and minimal information collection.
Multi-day, timed entry events or extended ticket sales.
Use the intuitive Ticket Wizard to create your event, group tickets, and set pricing and caps.
2. Add Revenue Generators
Enable integrated donations, setup merch sales via a built-in Store, and sell sponsorships next to tickets.
3. Create Branded Marketing
Customize your free event website and create professional emails to grow your event.
4. Prepare for Event Day
Download the TicketSignup Tickets app and prepare for check-in (it takes just minutes).
TicketSignup is a ticketing platform for nonprofit events with no long-term contracts, subscriptions, or platform fees. It covers ticket setup, donations, sponsorships, group sales, merchandise, event websites, email, and AI support tools. Ticket setup includes flexible pricing, ticket caps, and ticket grouping. A quick buy option reduces the number of steps required to complete a purchase. Tickets can be sold alongside sponsorships, with multiple options for displaying sponsorship levels. Group ticket sales support tables at galas, luncheons, and dinners, as well as golf tournament groups. Donations can be collected during the ticket purchase flow or independently for supporters who are not attending. Donations can be made in memory or in honor of individuals. Donation levels are customizable, and recurring donations can be configured during the event donation process. Merchandise and add-on items can be sold during and outside of the ticket purchase path. Event websites are fully brandable and support unlimited content through flexible layout components. Additional pages can be added, and content can be organized using dropdown menus. An email builder supports unlimited customizable emails with multiple layout options and pre-built components. An image gallery stores uploaded images for reuse across websites and emails, with access to built-in system images at no cost. An AI chatbot can be activated to answer supporter questions before they contact the organization directly.
Real Nonprofit Events. Real Success with TicketSignup.
RVA Duck Race & Festival of Inclusion
The Autism Society of Central Virginia revived Richmond’s 20-year duck racing tradition, pairing it with a sensory-friendly Festival of Inclusion to raise funds and build community.
Ducks Sold: 17,000
Amount Raised: $225,000
Event Day: Streamlined check-in and souvenir pickup with the free Tickets App
A 100-year-old Detroit preservation nonprofit moved off Eventbrite to run its 17th season of neighborhood concerts on TicketSignup’s calendar-based ticketing.
Concert Series: 6 concerts across 5 dates, with bundled season passes
Holiday Tour: 1,200+ tickets sold in a single weekend
Switched From: Eventbrite, for lower fees and calendar-based setup
How TicketSignup Pricing Compares to Eventbrite Pricing for Nonprofits
Keep your money for your mission
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Feature
TicketSignup
Eventbrite
Ticket fee
40¢ per paid ticket
3.7% + $1.79 per paid ticket
Email marketing
Free, unlimited contacts and sends
Only 250 emails/day free; $7.50-$50 month for a Nonprofit Pro Plan to send more
Event website
Free, fully branded, unlimited pages
Basic listing page (will contain ads for other events)
Payout Schedule
Pays weekly throughout ticket sales
Payout 6-8 days after event
Get Started with Online Ticket Sales for Nonprofits
To see if TicketSignup is for you, get started creating your event today – it’s free, with no long-term contract. Still have questions? Schedule a call with our sales team.
FAQ: All About Online Ticket Sales for Nonprofit Events
Why Use a Ticketing Platform for Nonprofit Events Instead of a CRM or DMS
Nonprofits need events to both boost revenue and build their network of future year-round donors. However, many nonprofits are stuck with legacy technology or try to shoehorn their CRM or DMS into managing nonprofit event ticketing. This leads to frustrating manual processes, limited revenue due to high fees, and on-site operational challenges. You need a platform that’s built for online ticket sales for nonprofits.
TicketSignup is built for events, with technology solutions to event challenges instead of workarounds. A modern ticketing platform increases the likelihood that people will complete their ticket purchase, improves pre-event communications, provides technology to streamline check-in and on-site operations, and enables year-round engagement with event attendees. The best part? TicketSignup works with events of all sizes, meaning we’re here for your 15 person site tour and your 20,000 person fall festival.
What are the fees for nonprofits to sell tickets?
TicketSignup is free for nonprofits. Our only cost is low processing fees, which most events opt to pass onto attendees.
We charge 40¢ per ticket, plus credit card processing fees (2.9% + 30¢)
The donation processing fee is 4% (including all credit card and service fees).
You can opt to cover the fees, pass them onto your supporters, or give the purchasers/donors the option to pay the fee.
Can I collect donations during ticket sales?
Yes. You can easily enable donations on your ticket event website.
Donors can make a donation during ticket purchase, at checkout via a simple checkbox, or outside of the ticket purchase path.
Why offer online ticket sales for nonprofit events?
Selling online tickets to your nonprofit event has several benefits.
Lock in attendees when enthusiasm strikes – don’t wait for them to change their mind!
Collect contact details for all event attendees to build long-term supporter relationships.
Get likely attendee numbers in advance to make planning easier.
Increase your fundraising event revenue with integrated donations and add-on items.
Send reminders and event details by email as the event approaches.
Is it hard to set up fundraiser tickets?
No! TicketSignup’s ticket event wizard makes it easy to set up your online ticket sales for nonprofit events in minutes.
While you have unlimited customization and branding options, your event will be usable right out of the box.
Should I use TicketSignup or GiveSignup?
Great question. TicketSignup is the best solution for ticketed nonprofit events.
However, GiveSignup is the ideal solution if you need to incorporate peer-to-peer fundraising or robust team setups into your event. Endurance events with detailed participant information are also best suited to GiveSignup.
Not sure which is right for you? Just email us at info@ticketsignup.io and we’ll help you pick the right technology.
How long is your standard contract?
There are no long-term contracts or exclusivity clauses for TicketSignup. We believe that you should always have the right to use the best technology for your event, and we’ll never lock you into a commitment. It’s online ticket sales for nonprofits, with the full flexibility for the future of your events.
Can you integrate with my CRM or DMS?
TicketSignup offers an Open API and a integration with Zapier, giving nonprofits flexibility to create custom integrations. Need help? Sidekick Solutions can get you started.
More details: https://info.ticketsignup.io/about-us/ticketsignup-integrations/
Does TicketSignup provide support to our attendees?
While you are the best provider of customer support for your event, TicketSignup provides several solutions to ease the burden of customer service.
The free TicketSignup AI Chatbot & Contact Us Form for customer service can be easily added to your ticket event. The AI Chatbot is trained on your event data and can be updated by you, ensuring speedy and accurate answers to common questions.
Your website can pre-answer most attendee questions with an integrated FAQ component and dynamic data.
Free and unlimited email empowers you to communicate with attendees in a targeted and efficient manner.
The TicketSignup Support portal offers dozens of written and video support articles to help your attendees manage their tickets, resend their confirmation email, and more.
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