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Fundraising Software for Galas and Golf Tournaments

HelloFund runs a school or nonprofit gala from first ticket to final receipt: event page, sponsorships, silent and live auction, Paddles Up, check-in and one-batch checkout. Golf tournaments use the same tools for foursomes, hole sponsors and the dinner auction. One flat annual fee, 0% platform fees.

Golf tournament fundraiser page with Register to Play, Sponsorships and Donate on HelloFun

$54.9M

Raised since 2017

1,000+

Galas and auctions

4.9

Rated on G2

0%

Platform fees

Nine years of nonprofit fundraising, rebuilt from the ground up in 2026.

How do you run a golf tournament fundraiser?

Sell foursomes and single players, offer hole and cart sponsors, and add a dinner only ticket. Run a silent auction in the clubhouse and a Paddles Up appeal at the awards dinner, all on the same guest list.

Golf Sales Matrix
Paddles Up display showing $154,200 raised live at a nonprofit gala on HelloFund

What happens on event night?

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Check guests in. Bidder numbers are assigned before the event.
Run the auction. Silent bids on phones, live winners by paddle.
Run Paddles Up. Every paddle recorded in the order it's called.
Check out in one batch. Charge every winner and send receipts.

FREE GUIDE

How long does it take to plan a school gala?

Plan on four months. The free playbook has the month by month timeline, a pricing chart by item type, sample sponsor tiers and an event night run of show.

Playbook
EVERYTHING INCLUDED

One platform for the whole night

Every plan includes every event feature. No add-ons.

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Golf tournaments

Foursomes, hole sponsors and dinner tickets.

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Fast check-in

Search by name and confirm the bidder number.

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Mobile bidding

Guests bid from a text link. No app.

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Paddles up

Every paddle recorded in the order it’s called.

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Batch checkout

Charge every winner in one click.

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Live totals

Watch the night’s total as it grows.

How is HelloFund priced for galas and golf tournaments?

Run your gala and golf tournament on the same flat annual fee, with 0% platform fees. On a $150,000 gala, a percentage platform takes $4,500 to $9,000. See plans

COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know before planning your gala or golf tournament.

What is the best software for a school gala?

Pick one tool that handles tickets, auction, check-in and checkout on the same guest list. HelloFund does this for a flat fee from $995 a year and has run 1,000+ galas and auctions.

Can we use HelloFund for a golf tournament?

Yes. Sell foursomes, single players and hole sponsors, then run an auction and Paddles Up at the dinner.

How does event night check-in work?

Volunteers search a guest by name and confirm their bidder number. Bidder numbers are assigned before the event, so check-in takes seconds.

What is Paddles Up or Fund a Need?

A live appeal where guests raise their paddle to give at set amounts. HelloFund records each paddle in the order it’s called and adds it to the guest’s bill.

Do we need a card reader?

No. Guests save a card when they buy a ticket or at check-in, and you charge every winner in one batch.

How long does it take to plan a school gala?

Plan on four months. The free playbook has the full timeline, a pricing chart by item type and an event night run of show.

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