Step 1
Create Your Event
Name your event, choose your brand colors, and add a welcome message. Optionally create scavenger hunt prompts (Pro plan only) like "Find the auction prize" or "Photo with a board member" to boost engagement.
Collect Photos From Your Charity Event Without the Hassle
Attendees scan a QR code and upload photos instantly. No app downloads, no chasing people after the event. You get every photo organized in one private gallery, ready for donor recaps and board presentations.
Set up in minutes. Control who can upload and when. Review every photo before it goes live. Download everything in original quality for your annual report, stewardship materials, and sponsor deliverables.
- ● No app required
- ● No credit card to start
- ● Private by default
- ● Original quality downloads
How It Works
Set up in minutes. Attendees upload via QR code. You review and download original quality photos for donor recaps, board presentations, and annual reports.
Step 2
Share Your QR Code
Display your custom QR code at check in, on table cards, and throughout the venue. Attendees scan and upload instantly from their phone browser. No app required.
Step 3
Guests Upload Photos
Donors, volunteers, and staff choose photos from their camera roll and upload. Set your upload window to stay open from before the event to up to 60 days after.
Step 4
Review and Download
Approve, hide, or delete uploads. Tag photos by moment (ceremony, reception, sponsor booth). Download filtered bundles in original quality for your recap deck, stewardship materials, and annual report.
Built for Nonprofit Event Teams
Stop chasing attendees for photos after your gala. Collect everything in one place, moderate what goes live, and download original quality images for your donor stewardship materials.
Review Every Upload
Approve, hide, or delete uploads with a single click. Keep blurry shots and duplicates out of your public gallery. Perfect for maintaining professionalism and respecting donor privacy preferences.
Organize with Tags
Tag photos by moment (ceremony, sponsor booth, silent auction, reception). Filter by tag to create custom download bundles. Share "sponsor activation" photos with your corporate partners or "keynote speaker" shots with your board.
Flexible Upload Schedule
Set when guests can upload. Start before the event for setup shots, keep it open during the gala, and extend up to 60 days after for late submissions. You control the timeline.
Photo Scavenger Hunt (Pro)
Create up to 15 prompts like "Find the auction prize" or "Photo with a board member" to boost engagement. Track who completes challenges in real time. Great for activating sponsors and creating memorable moments.
Collaborate with Your Team
Invite co-hosts to help moderate uploads and manage settings. Basic includes 1 co-host. Pro supports up to 10. Perfect for development teams running large galas or agencies managing client events.
No App Required
Guests scan a QR code and upload directly from their phone browser. No downloads, no account creation, no friction. Perfect for busy donors who do not want another app.
Pricing at a glance
Simple, transparent pricing
Plans start at $59.99 per event. Most nonprofit fundraiser hosts choose Pro for higher upload limits and extra flexibility.
Guests never need an app or account to upload
Fundraiser Photo Collection FAQ
How do guests upload photos without downloading an app?
No app required. Guests scan your custom QR code, which opens a web page in their phone browser. They select photos from their camera roll and upload. Works on any smartphone.
Can we review photos before they appear in the public gallery?
Yes, you have full moderation control. Approve, hide, or delete each upload. Only approved photos appear in your public gallery.
How do we organize photos by moment or topic?
Use custom tags to label uploads. Tag by ceremony, sponsor booth, silent auction, or reception. Filter by tag to create custom download bundles.
How long can we keep the upload window open?
Up to 60 days after your event. Set your upload window to start before the event. This gives staff, volunteers, and attendees time to upload at their own pace.
Can our team help moderate uploads?
Yes, you can add co-hosts. Basic includes 1, Pro supports up to 10. Perfect for development teams or agencies managing multiple events.
How does the photo scavenger hunt work?
Create custom prompts like "Find the auction prize" or "Photo with a board member." Available on Pro. Guests see the list, snap photos, and submit. Track who completes challenges in real time.
What format do we download photos in?
Full resolution ZIP bundles. Download filtered bundles of original quality images and videos. No compression. Perfect for donor recap decks and board presentations.
Is the gallery private by default?
Yes, galleries are private by default. Your event page is accessible via a link you share. You control who gets the link. Use moderation to review every upload before it appears publicly.
Recommended Features
Make the most of your nonprofit fundraiser gallery with these features.
Effortless Event Photo Collection
Guests scan a QR code to upload photos and videos instantly. No apps, no logins, no hassle. Just a gallery full of memories.
Smart Media Management
Gather Shot puts every photo and video in one dashboard. You see everything coming in, but you decide exactly what your guests see. It is the easiest way to curate a gallery you actually want to keep.
Privacy & Security
We protect your privacy by design. Guests upload anonymously without creating accounts, and you have full control over what gets published. Your memories are stored securely on enterprise-grade infrastructure.
Photo Collection Guides
Detailed resources for getting the best photos from your nonprofit fundraiser.
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Stop Chasing Attendees for Photos
Set up your fundraiser gallery in minutes. Guests upload via QR code. You review, organize, and download original quality images for your donor recap materials.
No app required • No credit card to start • Set up in minutes