Events.org

Events.org is a nonprofit platform that combines event registration, ticketing, fundraising, auctions, and donor follow-up. It fits organizations that run fundraising events as part of an ongoing donor program, while groups needing only simple paid admissions may find its broader suite unnecessary. The practical decision is whether its integrated tools justify transaction charges or a per-admin subscription.

Overview

Events.org connects branded registration pages, attendee management, payment collection, donations, and stewardship in one service. Registration can handle custom questions, group sign-ups, mobile registration, QR-code check-in, and automated receipts, giving event teams useful control over both advance enrollment and arrival. Pages work on mobile devices without an attendee download.

Its fundraising side includes donor records, recurring gifts, thank-you messages, email campaigns, reminders, and real-time reporting. The iBid service extends the event model to auction-item solicitation, catalogs, mobile bidding, participant SMS messages, and auction materials. That range is valuable when one nonprofit operates ticketed events, auctions, and year-round giving; it is more capability than a ticket-only organizer needs.

Key features

Registration and payments

Organizers can brand registration pages, collect custom information, register groups, and scan QR codes at check-in. Donors may pay by debit or credit card, or choose check or invoice later. Stored card data is protected with industry-standard encryption technology, and payment data is handled and stored by Authorize.net. Ticket buyers can cover processing fees, which can help protect proceeds, although the transaction charge still applies.

Fundraising and donor stewardship

Donation forms, recurring donations, peer-to-peer fundraising, event fundraising, and advanced campaign reporting make the service suitable for campaigns that continue beyond a single event. Donor records and automated communications give development staff a way to connect gifts with follow-up rather than exporting every activity to another system.

Integrations and support

Events.org integrates with database systems such as Raiser's Edge and QuickBooks. Support is offered by phone, chat, email, and an online ticketing system. Its privacy notice says personal information was not disclosed, sold, or shared for a business or commercial purpose in the preceding 12 months and will not be sold or shared in the future.

Pricing

The free Promote & free events plan costs free. It promotes events on Events.org and partner sites, hosts free events, tracks attendees and registrations, and sends automated thank-you letters and receipts. It is a sensible fit for no-charge community events, but it does not cover paid ticket transactions.

Sell tickets online costs $1, paid once, billed at 3.5% + $1 per transaction, not per ticket. It includes unlimited custom tickets and promo codes, sponsorships, and pre-event registration. Guests can cover processing fees. Business events use 5% + $1 per transaction. This plan suits occasional or focused ticketing when a monthly user subscription is hard to justify, but high-volume sales make the per-transaction costs material.

The Non-profit fundraising suite costs $100 a month, billed per admin user; monthly plans are processed in 30 days. It adds advanced ticketed-event tools, donor management and online donations, iBid online and mobile charity auctions, membership and volunteer management, and a 3.5% + $1 processing charge per transaction. Choose it when several administrators will use the donor, auction, and event stack; smaller organizations should compare the per-user total with their actual usage.

Platforms

Events.org runs on the web and has Android and iOS access. Registration pages are web-based and mobile-friendly, so attendees do not need to install an app to register or participate.

Who it's for

The product is aimed at nonprofits, including vetted nonprofits using Global Charitable Fund fiscal sponsorship. It is a strong match for development teams that need event logistics, auction execution, donations, donor records, and campaign reporting together. A group running only free gatherings can stay on the free plan; a group selling tickets without broader fundraising should first weigh transaction costs against a narrower ticketing product.

Pros and cons

Pro: Registration, auctions, donations, donor management, and stewardship share one nonprofit-oriented system.

Pro: QR check-in, group registration, custom questions, and mobile pages support complex attendee workflows.

Pro: Check and invoice payment options accommodate donors who do not pay by card.

Con: Paid tickets incur 3.5% + $1 per transaction, or 5% + $1 for business events, so large or frequent events can become expensive.

Con: The full suite charges $100 a month for each admin user, which may exceed the needs of small teams.

Con: Free pricing applies to free events; organizations selling admission still face transaction charges.

Alternatives

For a broader category comparison, see Nonprofit Fundraising Software and Fundraising Event Software.

Givebutter is worth choosing when a free-forever plan covering donation forms, fundraising pages, events, auctions, and donor CRM is the priority.

Txt2Give suits teams favoring a donor-supported plan with a $0 monthly charge and text-oriented giving economics.

Donorbox is a better fit when five team members can share its free Standard plan or when a $150.00 USD monthly Pro tier meets requirements.

GiveSmart is an alternative for organizations seeking paid plans with unlimited events and campaigns.

Trail Blazer fits a small nonprofit database under 500 contacts at $50 a month, plus setup fees.

Zeffy is appropriate when a free platform covering donations, ticketing, peer-to-peer campaigns, donor CRM, and email tools is the deciding factor.

DoJiggy offers free event-ticketing and athon plans with no subscription fees, with payment processing applying.

Funraise is another freemium option, including a free plan for organizations raising under $1 million annually.

Verdict

Choose Events.org if your nonprofit wants event registration, ticketing, auctions, donations, and donor stewardship coordinated in one platform, with integrations such as Raiser's Edge and QuickBooks. Look elsewhere if you only sell tickets, need to minimize per-transaction charges, or cannot justify a $100.00 USD monthly fee for every admin user.