Nonprofit Event Fundraising Resources
Practical guides for planning and running nonprofit fundraising events, from galas and silent auctions to golf tournaments and ticketed events. Learn how to simplify your event, make giving easy for every donor, and get your event data into Raiser’s Edge NXT without weeks of cleanup.
Editor's Picks
8 Best Silent Auction Software for Nonprofits on Raiser’s Edge NXT
Compare the 8 best silent auction software for nonprofits in 2026. Only one syncs natively with Raiser's Edge NXT and turns weeks of post-auction reconciliation into one day.
9 Best Software for Running a Fundraising Gala on Raiser’s Edge NXT
How Meals on Wheels Went From Paper Bid Sheets to $260,000. Their Goldilocks Year.
$466K Raised and Three Weeks of Post-Event Work Done in a Single Day.
From a $125K gala to a $350K one. The Raiser’s Edge integration that finally pulls its weight.
Latest Articles
7 Best Givebutter Alternatives for Nonprofit Events in 2026
Compare the 7 best Givebutter alternatives for nonprofit events in 2026. Only one syncs natively with Raiser's Edge NXT and turns weeks of post-gala reconciliation into one day.
9 Best OneCause Alternatives for Nonprofit Events in 2026
Compare the 9 best OneCause alternatives for nonprofit events in 2026. Only one integrates with Raiser's Edge NXT at every level and turns weeks of post-gala reconciliation into one day.
8 Best Text to Give Platforms for Nonprofits on Raiser’s Edge NXT
Compare the 8 best text to give platforms for nonprofits in 2026. Only one puts every mobile gift on the right Raiser's Edge NXT record the same night, with no login and no shortcode.
St. Bernard’s Healthcare Used to Announce Its Paddle Raise the Next Day. Now It Reads $65,000 From the Stage in Ten Minutes.
Kids’ Food Basket Stopped Chasing Donor Data. Their Gala Raised $180,000 Anyway.
For years, Musana raised over a million dollars a year. After their first Trellis event, the cleanup dropped by 8 to 12 hours.
Alternatives
See all Alternatives ›7 Best Givebutter Alternatives for Nonprofit Events in 2026
Compare the 7 best Givebutter alternatives for nonprofit events in 2026. Only one syncs natively with Raiser's Edge NXT and turns weeks of post-gala reconciliation into one day.
9 Best OneCause Alternatives for Nonprofit Events in 2026
Compare the 9 best OneCause alternatives for nonprofit events in 2026. Only one integrates with Raiser's Edge NXT at every level and turns weeks of post-gala reconciliation into one day.
Best Of
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8 Best Silent Auction Software for Nonprofits on Raiser’s Edge NXT
Compare the 8 best silent auction software for nonprofits in 2026. Only one syncs natively with Raiser's Edge NXT and turns weeks of post-auction reconciliation into one day.
8 Best Text to Give Platforms for Nonprofits on Raiser’s Edge NXT
Compare the 8 best text to give platforms for nonprofits in 2026. Only one puts every mobile gift on the right Raiser's Edge NXT record the same night, with no login and no shortcode.
9 Best Software for Running a Fundraising Gala on Raiser’s Edge NXT
Compare the 9 best fundraising gala software tools for 2026. Only one syncs natively with Raiser's Edge NXT, turning weeks of reconciliation into one day.
Case Studies
See all Case Studies ›St. Bernard’s Healthcare Used to Announce Its Paddle Raise the Next Day. Now It Reads $65,000 From the Stage in Ten Minutes.
Kids’ Food Basket Stopped Chasing Donor Data. Their Gala Raised $180,000 Anyway.
For years, Musana raised over a million dollars a year. After their first Trellis event, the cleanup dropped by 8 to 12 hours.
The Year Cathedral Catholic Stopped Finding Donations in a File Folder
The Platform That Turned Two Weeks of Data Entry Into One Sunday
The John Cooper School nearly skipped overtime bidding. That feature made them $12,000
Charity Support
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How the City of Surrey rebuilt its Mayor’s Gala around the sponsors and not the ticketing software
Data to Dollars: How to Leverage Analytics in Fundraising
Introducing Trellis and Raiser’s Edge: Your Guide to A Successful Integration
Maximizing Impact and Minimizing Effort: How Your Auctions Can Become a Donation-Generating Machine in Less Than 1 Minute
7 Tips to Raise More Now and into the Future
Top 5 Tips from the Webinar – How to Maximize Donor Retention and Raise More for Your Organization
Expert Knowledge
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The Power of Quarterly Raffles for Charities
The Event Planning Timeline: A Quick Guide for Nonprofits
3 Ways Data Can Improve Healthcare Fundraising Strategies
How to Promote Matching Gifts During Fundraising Events
Beyond the Event: Transforming Attendees into Long-Term Donors
3 Cost-Effective Ways to Promote Your Nonprofit’s Next Event
News
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Trellis’ Commitment to Truth and Reconciliation
Newly Approved Online Raffle Software Helps Charities Create More Impact
Event Fundraising Just Got Easier! Trellis Acquires Echolotto for a Seamless Raffle Experience
Trellis.org raises seed round led by Rhiza Capital and MAVAN Capital Partners to continue to support charities!
New day, new look for the trellis builder
Your updates channel for how covid-19 is impacting your fundraising events
Raffles
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500+ galas · $150M+ raised
See What Trellis Can Do for Your Gala
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