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Spec score 8.8 #4 of 27 in Nonprofit Event Management Software

What it is

Kindest Events is event ticketing software for nonprofits, covering registration, donations, donor data and check-in in one platform. Organizations can create branded event pages with images, schedules, details and included items. Ticket types support descriptions, prices, fair market values and capacity limits; exclusive or invite-only options can be hidden. Attendee tools include bid, table and seat assignments, information collection, and list imports and exports. At check-in, staff can search by name, email or ticket code, edit attendee details and see live counts. The Totalizer displays incoming donations and donor names live on all plans. Winning bids can be shown at live auctions, but not online auctions. Kindest lists integrations including Salesforce, Mailchimp, Google Analytics, Bloomerang and Stripe. It supports in-person events on Android, iOS and web. Kickstart is free with a 5% platform fee, waived for the first $50K of the first year; Growth costs $1,800 per year and has a 3.75% platform fee. Stripe also charges 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction.

Spec sheet

What it does
Kindest Events lets nonprofits create event pages, sell tickets, manage attendees and check guests in within the Kindest fundraising account.Read 15 Oct 2026 · kindest.com
Purpose
Kindest Events is event ticketing software built for nonprofits, covering registration through check-in with ticketing, donations, and donor data in one place.Read 30 Sep 2026 · kindest.com
Intended users
Kindest describes its platform as an all-in-one fundraising platform for small and growing nonprofits.Read 30 Sep 2026 · kindest.com
Integrations
Kindest lists integrations including Salesforce, Mailchimp, Google Analytics, Chariot, Double the Donation, Google Ads, Bloomerang, and Stripe.Read 30 Sep 2026 · kindest.com
Support
Free plan users receive email support, while paid subscribers can receive expanded support through email, live chat, and screenshare; Growth includes private Slack support.Read 30 Sep 2026 · kindest.com
Headquarters
Tiburon, California, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · kindest.com
Analytics integrations
Google Analytics tracks fundraising-page views and conversions, while Google Ads conversion tags support post-click reporting.Read 15 Oct 2026 · kindest.com
API and SDKs
The reviewed official pages describe integrations, widgets and applications but provide no public API reference or SDK download.Read 15 Oct 2026 · kindest.com
Attendee management
The event tools support bid numbers, table numbers, seats and importing or exporting attendee lists.Read 15 Oct 2026 · kindest.com
Auction limit
For auctions, winning bids can be displayed for live auctions, while winning bids are not shown for online auctions.Read 30 Sep 2026 · kindest.com
Auction support
Kindest says its event tools support galas and auctions, including displaying winning bids for live auctions; online-auction winning bids are not shown.Read 15 Oct 2026 · kindest.com
Check-in
Guests can be found by name, email or ticket code, checked in at the door, and edited while live check-in totals update.Read 15 Oct 2026 · kindest.com
Company headquarters
LinkedIn lists headquarters in Tiburon, California, at 1550 Tiburon Blvd., Suite G615.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Company identity
The terms identify Kindest Nonprofit Solutions, Inc. as the provider of a cloud-based SaaS platform for nonprofit fundraising, including online donations and events.Read 30 Sep 2026 · kindest.com
Company legal name
Crunchbase identifies the legal name as Kindest, Inc., while Kindest's own terms use Kindest Nonprofit Solutions, Inc.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Company size and founding
LinkedIn lists Kindest as privately held, founded in 2018, with 2–10 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
Data retention
Unless otherwise requested, Kindest says it retains account personal information for up to 90 days after termination.Read 15 Oct 2026 · kindest.com
Event data model
Ticket, donation and donor records remain connected in the same account, avoiding exports and reconciliation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · kindest.com
Event pages
Event pages support organization branding, images, content, schedules and event details.Read 15 Oct 2026 · kindest.com
Free event access
Event ticketing can be built inside an existing Kindest account and is included in the current plan.Read 15 Oct 2026 · kindest.com
Funding record
Crunchbase lists three seed-round entries and Credo Ventures as an investor, but masks the funding amounts.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
Fundraising display
The Totalizer displays incoming donations and donor names live and is available on all Kindest plans.Read 30 Sep 2026 · kindest.com
Growth pricing
Growth costs $1,800 paid annually and carries a 3.75% platform fee.Read 15 Oct 2026 · kindest.com
Independent listing deployment
Capterra lists deployment on the web, Android and iPhone/iPad and shows email/help-desk, knowledge-base, phone and chat support options.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Kickstart pricing
Kickstart has no subscription charge and includes a 5% platform fee, waived on the first $50,000 raised in the first year.Read 15 Oct 2026 · kindest.com
License model
The terms describe a cloud SaaS service with a revocable license to use the software and require destruction or return of copies after termination.Read 15 Oct 2026 · kindest.com
Limit: independent review evidence
G2, Capterra and GetApp each show no user reviews, so those directories provide no repeated praise or complaint themes for Kindest.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Mailchimp integration
Mailchimp can receive new-donor data from Kindest for segmented email blasts, donation asks and campaign announcements.Read 15 Oct 2026 · kindest.com
Notable news: fee waiver
On February 13, 2026, Kindest announced that new nonprofits would have platform fees waived on their first $50,000 raised during year one.Read 15 Oct 2026 · kindest.com
Other integrations
The integrations page lists Donor Advised Funds, Double the Donation, Bloomerang and Stripe connections.Read 15 Oct 2026 · kindest.com
Payment methods
Stripe integration supports ACH, credit cards, Google Pay and Apple Pay and can use an existing Stripe account or create an express account.Read 15 Oct 2026 · kindest.com
Payments and fees
Kindest says Stripe processes transactions, charging 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction, alongside a plan-dependent platform fee of up to 5%.Read 30 Sep 2026 · kindest.com
Payout timing
After account verification, donations are typically paid weekly through Stripe.Read 15 Oct 2026 · kindest.com
Privacy and security
Kindest says it does not store payment card information, which is stored by third-party payment processors, and describes physical, electronic, and managerial safeguards for collected information.Read 30 Sep 2026 · kindest.com
Processing fees
Kindest states that Stripe card processing costs 2.9% plus $0.30 per transaction, in addition to the platform fee.Read 15 Oct 2026 · kindest.com
Rating on Capterra
0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
Rating on G2
0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on GetApp
0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · getapp.com
Registration
Staff can register attendees on their behalf, including sponsors, board members and phone or email RSVPs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · kindest.com
Salesforce integration
The Salesforce connection synchronizes donor and donation information and displays Kindest data in Salesforce.Read 15 Oct 2026 · kindest.com
Security statement
Kindest says it uses physical, electronic and managerial safeguards but does not guarantee that transmission or storage will be completely secure.Read 15 Oct 2026 · kindest.com
Self-hosting
Kindest is described as a cloud-based SaaS platform; the reviewed pages provide no self-hosting deployment option.Read 15 Oct 2026 · kindest.com
Support tiers
Free users receive email support, while paid subscribers receive expanded email, live-chat and screen-share support; Growth also includes private Slack support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · kindest.com
Ticket options
Ticket types can have descriptions, prices, fair market values, and capacity limits, and exclusive or invite-only options can be hidden.Read 30 Sep 2026 · kindest.com
Ticketing
Administrators can create multiple ticket types with descriptions, fair-market values, quantities, capacity limits and hidden invite-only options.Read 15 Oct 2026 · kindest.com
Totalizer
The Totalizer displays incoming donations and donor names live and is available on all Kindest plans.Read 15 Oct 2026 · kindest.com

Plans and prices

Kickstart Free Unlimited fundraising pages and donation forms · embeddable forms · nonprofit CRM · automated emails and transaction reporting · core integrations · 3 admin seats · 5% platform fee, waived on first $50,000 in year one Read 15 Oct 2026 · kindest.com
Growth $1,800 a year paid annually Everything in Kickstart · custom branding and domain · remove Powered by Kindest · automated workflows and auto-tagging · premium integrations including Salesforce · SMS campaigns · 12 one-to-one hours · private Slack support · 3.75% platform fee Read 15 Oct 2026 · kindest.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free Kickstart plan available
  • Live Totalizer is on all plans
  • Supports attendee assignments and list imports
  • Check-in by name, email or ticket code
  • Growth includes 12 hours of one-to-one sessions

Limits

  • Platform fees can reach 5% depending on plan
  • Stripe charges 2.9% + $0.30 per transaction
  • Online auction winning bids are not shown

Who it suits

Kindest Events suits small and growing nonprofits organizing in-person fundraising events. It offers ticketing, attendee management, donations and check-in, with free and paid plans.

Verdict

Kindest Events connects ticketing, attendee handling and fundraising displays for in-person nonprofit events. Compare platform and payment fees, and note the difference in winning-bid display for live versus online auctions.

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