Is Eventbrite actually free for nonprofits?

Yes, publishing an event on Eventbrite is free. For events that are free to attend, we provide no-fee ticketing for nonprofits, meaning your organization pays no Eventbrite ticketing fees. This is ideal for volunteer drives or community open houses.

Does Eventbrite offer reduced ticketing fees for charities?

Eventbrite is free to use for free events. If you are hosting a paid fundraising event, you may be able to explore whether reduced fees apply to your event. Our standard fees apply to all paid tickets otherwise.

Can I accept donations on Eventbrite?

Yes, you can collect donations directly on your event page. Simply create a 'Donation' ticket type, which allows your supporters to contribute any amount they choose when they register for your event.

How can I manage volunteer registrations?

You can easily manage volunteer sign-ups by creating a free ticket type specifically for them. This allows you to track registrations, collect necessary information with custom questions, and communicate with them via email.

What tools can I use to promote my fundraising event?

Eventbrite offers integrated marketing tools to help you reach more supporters. You can send email campaigns, share your event directly to social media, and leverage our integration with Facebook and Instagram to drive ticket sales.

How do I create different ticket types for sponsors or members?

In your event dashboard, you can create an unlimited number of custom ticket types. Set up different tiers for sponsors, members, general admission, and early birds, each with its own price, capacity, and description.

Can I track attendee data for my charity's events?

Yes, Eventbrite provides real-time reporting and analytics. You can track ticket sales, registration data, and attendee demographics from your dashboard to better understand your supporter base and inform future event strategies.

Free Online Ticket Sales for Nonprofits | Eventbrite

Free Online Ticket Sales for Nonprofits

Eventbrite provides powerful tools for free online ticket sales for nonprofits, helping you streamline registration and ticketing for fundraisers, galas, and volunteer drives. Focus on your mission while our platform handles the details.

How to manage your nonprofit's event registration

Eventbrite's platform simplifies free nonprofit event ticketing and registration for all your organization's activities, from large-scale fundraisers to community workshops. Our tools are designed to save you time so you can focus on driving your mission forward.

Plan your event with ease

Start by creating a professional event page that tells your organization's story. Add your mission, event details, and sponsor logos. This page becomes the central hub for your supporters to register, donate, and get excited about your cause.

Set up your ticketing and registration

Create multiple ticket types: Offer options for general admission, VIPs, early-bird supporters, or members.
Manage volunteer sign-ups: Use free tickets to easily track and communicate with your volunteers.
Accept donations: Set up donation ticket types to collect funds directly from your event page.
Customize your registration form: Ask custom questions to gather key information from attendees, like dietary needs or t-shirt sizes for a charity run.

Your all-in-one platform for nonprofit events

From initial setup to post-event reporting, our integrated tools support your organization at every step.

Effortless Event Setup

Create a polished event page in minutes. Add ticket tiers for supporters, sponsors, and volunteers, and build custom registration forms to capture essential attendee information.

Reach More Supporters

Use our built-in email and social media marketing tools to promote your events to your community. Integrate with Facebook and Instagram to drive awareness and registrations.

Seamless Attendee Experience

Provide a smooth check-in process with our Eventbrite Organizer app. Scan QR-code tickets on any mobile device to get supporters, donors, and volunteers in the door quickly.

Why Eventbrite is the right choice for your nonprofit

Tap into a global community of more than 89M monthly average users looking for events like yours.

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Grow Your Supporter Base

Your events are automatically listed on Eventbrite's marketplace, putting your cause in front of a vast audience. Our platform helps new supporters discover your mission, expanding your reach beyond your existing network.

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Simplify Registration and Check-in

Manage all your registrations, from paid tickets to free volunteer sign-ups, in one place. On event day, use the Eventbrite Organizer app for fast, reliable check-in, reducing lines and ensuring a smooth start.

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Flexible Ticketing for Any Event

Whether you're hosting a free community workshop, a ticketed fundraising gala, or a donation-based awareness event, our platform adapts. Create unlimited ticket types, including early-bird, VIP, and member-exclusive options.

Essential tools for your mission-driven events

Our integrated platform gives you everything you need to manage your nonprofit's events, from promotion to payment processing.

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Customizable Event Pages

Build a professional event listing that reflects your brand and mission. Share details, highlight sponsors, and make it easy for supporters to register or donate.

Email & Social Promotion

Send email invitations and updates to your contact lists, and use our social media integrations to promote your cause on platforms like Facebook and Instagram.

At-the-Door Management

Use the Eventbrite Organizer app on your mobile device to check in attendees with a quick QR code scan and securely sell tickets on-site with Tap to Pay.

Real-Time Reporting

Track registrations, ticket sales, and attendee data from your dashboard. Access real-time analytics to understand your audience and measure the success of your event.

[Eventbrite’s] been very helpful. We’re Eventbrite for life. It made it really easy, which is key because we’re independent. We think of Eventbrite as our ticketing hook.Scott Hachey, Beanstalk Music & Mountains Festival

We use Eventbrite for the discoverability aspect. And we’re gaining followers. I can’t think of any event that wouldn’t make sense to be using Eventbrite’s marketing tools to communicate with your consumers.Jordan St. Pierre, founder of Something Dope for the People

Eventbrite has been able to seamlessly integrate with our site and provide a good user experience for our customers…We're not worried about the [online registration] technology. We know that Eventbrite is going to remain on the leading edge of ticketing.David Arluck, CEO and founder, Fitter & Faster

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Start powering your nonprofit's events with Eventbrite

Create your event page, start accepting registrations, and connect with your community today. It’s free to get started.