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Friday, January 9, 2026

Event donations: support causes and events in new ways

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Jerome Baptiste

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Happy New Year from Tixert!

We're kicking off 2026 with a powerful new feature that expands how organizers can engage with their communities: Event Donations. Whether someone can't make it to your event but wants to contribute, or you're raising funds for a cause, donations provide a flexible way to support events beyond traditional ticket sales.

Support events even when you can't attend

Life happens. Sometimes people want to support an event or cause but can't attend in person. With Tixert's donation feature, organizers can now offer a meaningful way for supporters to contribute:

  • Contribute to events without purchasing a ticket: Supporters can donate any amount to help fund an event, even if they're unable to attend.
  • Support causes directly: Perfect for charity events, fundraisers, or community initiatives where the goal extends beyond ticket sales.
  • Suggested donation amounts: Organizers can specify suggested amounts to guide donors, while still allowing custom contributions.

Donations appear directly on the event page alongside tickets, making it easy for attendees and supporters to see all the ways they can contribute.

Shareable donation pages

We've made it incredibly easy to promote donations. Every donation option comes with its own shareable link, allowing organizers to:

  • Share donation links on social media, email campaigns, or anywhere else.
  • Drive contributions directly to the donation page without requiring users to navigate through the full event.
  • Promote causes and fundraising efforts with a dedicated URL.

Donations are also prominently displayed on the event page itself, ensuring visibility for anyone browsing the event details.

Comprehensive donation tracking and analytics

Organizers need insights into how donations are performing. That's why we've built robust tracking and analytics directly into the platform:

  • View donation stats in real-time: See total donations, number of contributors, and average donation amounts at a glance.
  • Expanded event dashboard metrics: We've greatly enhanced the event dashboard to include donation data alongside ticket sales, revenue, and other key metrics.
  • Export donation data: Organizers can export detailed donation information for their records, tax purposes, or further analysis.

All donation data is properly included in event exports, ensuring that organizers have complete visibility into all revenue streams.

Streamlined management

Donations integrate seamlessly with Tixert's existing tools:

  • Unified refunds panel: We've streamlined the refund process across tickets, contracts, and donations into a single panel, making it easier to manage all types of transactions.
  • Detailed order tracking: Donations appear alongside ticket purchases in order histories and invoices.
  • Tax compliance: Donation amounts are properly tracked and can be exported for tax reporting purposes.

Looking back at 2025

It's been an incredible year of growth and innovation at Tixert. We shipped dozens of major features that fundamentally transformed how event organizers manage their events. Here's a recap of the highlights:

  • Seat maps (October) — Design and manage complex seating arrangements for venues of any size.
  • Contracts (July) — Create agreements with installment payments, custom terms, and visual payment schedules.
  • Integrations (November) — Created our first integration, Meta. Connect Meta pixels to track user behavior.
  • Hidden tickets & shareable links (December) — Create exclusive tickets accessible only via direct links, with dedicated URLs and QR codes.
  • Tax tables (November) — Create custom tax rates specific to your needs.
  • Improved search & homepage (September) — Redesigned homepage with geolocation and 8x faster search results.
  • Invoice generation (September) — Generate and download PDF invoices for orders.
  • Collaborator permissions (September) — Set granular access levels for team members.
  • Attendee data exports (March) — Export attendee, refund, and order data.
  • Event previews (March) — Preview events before publishing.
  • QR code scanning (June) — Scan QR codes directly from the website for check-ins.
  • Pre-sale codes (March) — Gate tickets with pre-sale codes for exclusive early access.
  • Website beta launch (March) — Our MVP launch with all core ticketing functionality.
  • Enhanced analytics — Traffic referral graphs, after-event summaries, and real-time metrics.
  • Mobile optimization — Seamless experience across all devices.
  • WYSIWYG editors — Rich text editing for event descriptions and organization bios.
  • Performance improvements — Faster load times and optimized database queries.

2025 was transformative for Tixert, and we're just getting started. For a detailed breakdown of every update, check out our changelog.

Start accepting donations today

Event donations are live now on tixert.com. Whether you're running a fundraiser, supporting a cause, or simply giving your community more ways to contribute, donations provide a flexible, powerful tool for event organizers.

Ready to enable donations on your next event? Head to your event dashboard and start engaging with your supporters in a whole new way.