CircleUp provides an all-in-one platform for schools and performing arts organizations to manage registrations, scheduling, communication, ticketing, and donations. It replaces disparate tools with a unified system that includes mobile apps for parents and students, automated reminders, and comprehensive reporting. The platform is free to use, generating revenue only through small fees passed on to patrons at the point of payment.
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- Education Technology
- Events
- Financial Technology
- Media & Entertainment
- Software Only
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Problem
Schools and performing arts organizations often rely on a patchwork of disconnected tools for registration, communication, scheduling, ticketing, and donations. This fragmentation leads to administrative inefficiency, missed messages, and a poor experience for parents and staff, who must juggle multiple logins and platforms.
Solution
CircleUp offers a single, unified platform that consolidates all essential operations for schools and performing arts groups. It streamlines the entire workflow, from online registration and payment processing to scheduling, communication, and fundraising. The platform includes dedicated mobile apps for both parents and students, enabling seamless communication and schedule access. By centralizing these functions, CircleUp reduces administrative burden and helps organizations operate more efficiently, allowing them to focus on their core mission.
Target Audience
Primary customers are K-12 schools, fine arts departments, and performing arts organizations, including theatre, choir, band, and dance programs, that need to manage camps, classes, and productions.
Features
- Unified calendar and personalized schedules for students, parents, and staff
- Built-in group chats and two-way messaging that function like texting without sharing personal phone numbers
- Online registration with custom forms, household management, payment plans, and scholarship management
- Integrated online ticket sales with reserved seating, automated discounting, and box office tools
- Donation management with targeted campaigns, automatic tax receipts, and monthly giving programs
- Centralized feed for announcements, schedule changes, and callboard posts
- Automated reminders and communication via email, text, and app alerts
- Comprehensive reporting on registration, ticket sales, and revenue