The startup operates a platform that facilitates virtual and in-person fundraising events by enabling ticket sales, merchandise transactions, and live auction capabilities. This service addresses the challenge of organizing effective fundraising activities for individuals and organizations, streamlining the process of raising money for various causes.
Funding
$990K raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Nonprofits and organizations often struggle to efficiently manage fundraising events, facing challenges in selling tickets, managing auctions, and engaging donors both in-person and virtually. The administrative overhead and fragmented tools can detract from the core mission of raising funds for their cause.
Solution
Trellis provides an all-in-one fundraising platform designed to streamline the creation, management, and growth of fundraising events, whether in-person, hybrid, or virtual. The platform enables organizations to sell tickets and merchandise, host live and silent auctions, run raffles, and even live stream events, all within a single interface. By automating tasks such as tax receipting, in-app messaging, and text notifications, Trellis reduces administrative burden and saves time. The platform also focuses on creating a seamless donor experience with features like one-click donations and automated bidding, ultimately helping organizations to engage donors and raise more funds.
Target Audience
Trellis primarily serves nonprofit organizations, foundations, and other charitable groups looking to enhance their fundraising efforts through a comprehensive and user-friendly platform.
Features
- All-in-one event fundraising pages with custom branding and layout options
- Automated silent auction management with out-bid reminders and mobile bidding
- Digital and in-person raffle capabilities, including 50/50 raffles
- Instant, automated ticketing with custom fields, promo codes, and event-day check-in
- Hybrid event support with integrated live streaming, bidding, chat, and donation features
- Live auction functionality with live bidding, max bid options, and easy payment collection
- Donation tools with donor cards, upsells, and live fund-a-need options
- eCommerce features for selling merchandise and event add-ons
- Integration with Raiser’s Edge NXT for streamlined data management
- Mobile-first design for a smooth donor experience on any device