Examples for Inspiration – Ways to Use Digital Fundraising Tools at In-Person Events
Fundraising Competition
Encourage your community to create fundraising campaigns and collect donations for your cause before the benefit event. The top three fundraisers (those with the most successful campaigns) can, for example, attend the event for free, be recognized on-site, or receive a sponsored prize.
Collect Donations with QR Codes
QR codes linking to your donation form can be placed almost anywhere at an event. At a gala dinner, for instance, table cards are ideal, but they also look great in program booklets, on tickets, posters, or projected directly onto a screen. They allow your guests to donate easily and quickly.
Live Donation Thermometer
FundraisingBox features a donation thermometer that shows all incoming donations to a campaign in real-time. At an event, there are many great ways to use it: for example, on the screen or stage projector. All guests can see the current donation status and are motivated to contribute. The host could thank the donors live.
Auctions
Charity auctions can be a highlight of your event. Whether it’s artworks, in-kind donations, or experiences—almost anything can be auctioned. You can either use specialized software like OneCause or your FundraisingBox: let the highest bidders pay their contribution live via QR code and donation form, and display the total auction proceeds on the live thermometer!
Digital Donation Options at the Info Stand
Donating must be quick and easy, which you can ensure at your event (or at your info stand at another event) with FundraisingBox. Mobile payments like Google Pay or Apple Pay allow visitors to donate almost in passing.
Live Streaming the Event
Hybrid events combine the advantages of offline and online. With a live stream of your offline event, you can also reach people who live too far away or cannot attend the event for other reasons. Stream the entire event or just highlights (e.g., artist performances, special speeches, etc.)—this way, your event gains more reach, and you can attract additional new donors.
Offering Virtual Reality Experiences
With VR, your guests can briefly immerse themselves in another world—such as your projects. These offerings are always well received because they provide a particularly immersive experience. People can playfully learn about your project work, become emotionally engaged, and then be asked for a donation.