Fundraising

Fundraising & Charity Integration

Fundraising is a vital part of many events - whether a charity is running its own event to raise funds and awareness, or an event is supporting partner charities and wants to boost its fundraising impact. However, managing fundraising manually can be complex. Linking participants to their chosen charities, tracking totals, issuing receipts, and keeping charities informed often leads to fragmented systems and extra admin.

eventplus gives participants the experience they expect- and organisers the automation and control they need.
Grassrootz powers beautiful, high-converting fundraising pages.

Together, they deliver the ultimate event-fundraising solution, turning every registration into a potential fundraiser - without adding extra admin for your team.

For Charities & Beneficiaries

Charities rely on events to raise both awareness and funds — but managing registrations, fundraising pages, and donation tracking can be complicated. Each event may have its own system, and reconciling participant data with fundraising results often takes hours of manual work.

Real-Time Visibility: Charities can monitor fundraising progress live, seeing who’s raising funds and how much has been collected.
Easy Integration: When an event uses eventplus, participants can link directly to your charity in just a few clicks - no manual setup required.
Branded Fundraising Pages: Grassrootz automatically creates beautiful, branded pages for each fundraiser, aligned with your cause.
Automated Receipts: Donors receive instant receipts, removing the need for manual acknowledgements or follow-up.
More Opportunities: Every event registration becomes a potential fundraiser - helping you reach new supporters through event partnerships.

“Using eventplus+ Grassrootz has been a game changer for us. It’s been so easy for our fundraisers to support Neuroendocrine Cancer NZ. With just a click they're set up and their fundraising page is ready to go! And we can easily see who’s fundraising on our behalf so we can reach out and connect with them.” - Michelle Sullivan, Chief Executive, Neuroendocrine Cancer New Zealand

For the event

Event teams want to support charitable fundraising but often face barriers - complex integrations, duplicate data entry, and limited visibility of how much has actually been raised. Coordinating with multiple charities and managing participant fundraising pages can quickly become a full-time job. On top of that, teams want the fundraising experience to feel seamless for participants without creating extra admin.
Eventplus solves this:

Seamless setup: Enable fundraising for your event in minutes - no manual setup or data transfers required.
Integrated experience: Participants can create fundraising pages automatically as part of registration.
Real-time tracking: View total funds raised across all charities directly from your event dashboard. Brand-aligned fundraising: Pages retain your event branding, ensuring a unified experience for participants.
Hands-free admin: No more reconciling reports or chasing totals - all donations are tracked and reported automatically.
Transparent payments: Funds go directly to the chosen charities, giving you and your partners complete confidence in the process.

"This was our first year using eventplus and Grassrootz, and for the first time we could see all fundraising efforts together on one page -with real-time totals. In the past, we had to chase each charity separately for updates".
Peter Yarrell - Tour of New Zealand

For the event participant

Many participants want to make their efforts count by raising funds for a cause - but setting up a fundraising page, connecting it to the event, and keeping track of donations can feel confusing or time-consuming. If the process isn’t simple or integrated into registration, fundraising participation drops, and opportunities for impact are missed.

Seamless start: During registration, participants simply select their preferred charity from a clear list or searchable directory (with logos for easy recognition).
Instant fundraising pages: Once registered, a personal fundraising page is created automatically =no extra setup required.
Easy sharing: Participants can share their page immediately with friends and family to start collecting donations.
Live updates: Fundraising progress and totals are visible in real-time, keeping motivation high.
Automatic receipts: Donors receive instant tax receipts, saving everyone time.
Integrated experience: Everything stays connected to the event - participants register once, and fundraising happens effortlessly in the background.

Frequently Asked Questions (fundraising)

As a charity or beneficiary, how do I get set up?

Once your charity is registered with Grassrootz, you’ll automatically appear as an option within any event using the eventplus + Grassrootz integration. If you’re new to Grassrootz - contact eventplus and we'll make an introduction and get that rolling.

What information will I see about my fundraisers and donors?

Charities have access to full visibility through the Grassrootz dashboard, including donor names (when shared), donation amounts, and timestamps. Donor contact details are only visible if the donor has chosen to share them, in accordance with privacy regulations.

Can I allow participants to make optional donations during registration?

Yes - eventplus allows organisers to include an optional donation field within the registration form. This lets participants contribute to a charity even if they’re not setting up a fundraising page.

How many charities can I associate with my event?

You can connect with as many partner charities as you like. Participants can choose their preferred charity from a logo grid or searchable list during registration - perfect for events supporting multiple causes.

How will participants know what to do?

The fundraising process is fully integrated. After selecting their charity, participants are guided automatically. A personal fundraising page is created instantly, and they receive a confirmation email with a direct link to share their page.

Are receipts sent to participants or donors?

Yes, receipts are sent automatically by Grassrootz immediately after each donation. These receipts meet NZ charity compliance requirements and remove the need for any manual follow-up by the organiser or charity.

Frequently Asked Questions (event registrations)

Can participants manage their own details or updates?

Yes - they can log in to update information, change category, transfer their registration (if enabled), or check event details anytime.

How can I display participant lists or results on my website?

You can show a live participant list directly on your website, automatically updating as new participants register.

Can I export my data?

Yes - export participant, financial, or merchandise data at any time to Excel or view it on screen. Data can easily be shared with others such as merchandise or timing providers.

How do I get help if I need it?

We’re here to help! You can contact our support team anytime for quick assistance - whether it’s setup guidance, troubleshooting, or advice on best practices. We’re hands-on and happy to jump in when you need us.

I’m worried about learning a new platform - will it take me long to get up to speed?

Not at all. Most organisers are up and running within minutes. We can do as much or little of the setup for you (no charge) and you can gradually come up to speed without delaying getting registrations open.

What if there’s something I need that eventplus doesn’t currently offer?