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Why it worked:

Ticketing through Zeffy for our Derby Kickoff: Cocktails for a Cause fundraiser helped us sell 107 tickets and raise $6,316 to support cancer survivors beyond treatment. Our event form clearly communicated how every ticket purchased helps ensure continued access to EMWA's free, professionally guided programs that address the often-overlooked realities of survivorship, including mental health strain, workplace reentry, isolation, and loss of identity.

The form worked because Zeffy made registration simple and seamless while allowing us to tell our story, highlight our impact, and keep supporters focused on the mission from the moment they signed up. By reducing barriers to participation and clearly connecting attendance to meaningful outcomes, supporters felt invested in the difference they were making. Zeffy also helped maximize giving beyond ticket sales. During the event, guests could easily purchase raffle tickets and make additional donations, creating more opportunities to support our mission. The platform also made sponsorships easy to secure, with clearly defined sponsorship levels, benefits, and a straightforward giving process for corporate partners.

One tactic other nonprofits can repeat:

Connect registration directly to impact. We used clear, mission-focused messaging throughout the event page so attendees understood exactly how their participation would support survivor- and social worker-led programs that provide emotional support, practical tools, peer connection, and stability for cancer survivors and their families. When people can clearly see the impact of their support, they are more likely to register, engage, and give generously.