Last month we began a conversation on database options for the nano-nonprofit, characterized here as the smallest of artistic enterprises, often in the early years of operation, with annual budgets under $60,000, and/or having a paid staff of 5 persons or fewer (if not entirely volunteer-run). When considering data solutions that will allow these lean organizations to capture the nuances of their patron relationships by integrating multiple points of contact (attendance, donations, communications, and personal info), top considerations that emerge are price, ease of use, customer support, and email compatibility.
Eventbrite’s Newest Ticketing Solution: the "At the Door Card Reader"
Eventbrite, an online event management company and ticketing platform, just recently released a new product to make selling tickets on-site easier for the consumer and event manager- an iPad credit card reader. In the past, Eventbrite operated completely online. Event managers would create an event page for, let’s say, a jewelry-making workshop or a local symphony concert. Buyers would purchase their tickets online. However, those who purchased their tickets onsite at the last minute were not able to purchase them through Eventbrite. For this reason, Eventbrite launched the iPad application in December, “At the Door,” available for free from the iTunes App Store .