Can donors give directly through Flat.social?

Flat.social doesn't process payments directly, but you can place donation links on billboards throughout the room. Guests click the billboard to open your giving page in a new tab. Keep your preferred payment platform for transactions.

How do we display fundraising progress?

Create a billboard with your goal and update it manually throughout the event. Announce milestones on the Conference room stage with celebration reactions from the crowd.

Can beneficiaries attend and share their stories?

Yes. They can join as guests with a simple link. Station them in the mingling area for personal conversations, or invite them to the stage for a formal testimonial during the program.

What size fundraisers work on Flat.social?

Intimate donor cultivation events of 10-15 people to larger gala-style events of 50+ all work well. Spatial audio keeps conversations personal at any size.

Can we run a silent auction as part of the fundraiser?

Display auction items on billboards with descriptions and bidding links. Guests browse the room to see items and click through to place bids on your auction platform. Announce winners on stage at the end.

Virtual Fundraiser

Donor mingling, live presentations, and the personal connections that turn attendees into supporters

By Flat Team·March 27, 2026

A virtual fundraiser on a standard video call puts your donors in a passive audience. They watch a presentation, maybe type a donation amount in the chat, and leave without speaking to anyone. The personal connection that drives generosity gets lost when people can't actually talk to each other.

On Flat.social, your fundraising event feels like a real gala. Donors mingle with staff through spatial audio, hearing firsthand stories from the people they're supporting. Billboards display impact stats and mission highlights around the room. When it's time for the main presentation, everyone gathers at the stage. Hearts and fireworks fly as donation milestones get announced.

People give more when they feel connected to a cause and to each other. Flat.social creates the personal moments between donors and your team that turn one-time gifts into lasting relationships.

Donors Meet Your Team

Supporters walk up to staff and beneficiaries for real conversations. Hearing a personal story in a small group is more powerful than watching a polished video.

What is a virtual fundraiser?

A virtual fundraiser is an online event where an organization raises money and builds donor relationships through presentations, networking, and community engagement. The most effective virtual fundraisers combine a compelling program with personal donor interactions, creating emotional connections that drive generosity and long-term support.

Why Fundraise on Flat.social

Donor Networking

Donors chat with staff, beneficiaries, and each other. Spatial audio creates the intimate conversations that build lasting relationships and repeat giving.

Impact Displays

Billboards showcase your mission, progress photos, impact statistics, and donor recognition. Guests discover your story as they walk around the room.

Milestone Celebrations

Announce donation milestones on stage. The whole room erupts with fireworks and hearts. Visible crowd energy encourages more giving.

Easy Attendance

Donors click a link to join. No downloads, no accounts. Removing friction means more people show up and more people give.

Live Presentations

Conference room mode for keynotes, testimonials, and asks. Switch to spatial mingling between segments. The variety keeps attention high.

Personal Stories, Personal Giving

A beneficiary shares their story with three donors in a spatial huddle. That five-minute conversation does more for your fundraising than any email campaign ever will.

How to Host a Virtual Fundraiser

1
Design the event space
Create a flat with a Networking Area (Open Spatial), a Main Stage (Conference room), and an Impact Gallery. Fill the gallery with billboards showing your mission, photos, statistics, and donor recognition.
2
Prepare your program
Plan 2-3 stage segments: a welcome and mission overview, a beneficiary testimonial, and the fundraising ask. Keep each segment under 10 minutes. Schedule mingling time between segments.
3
Set up donation tracking
Display your fundraising goal on a billboard. Update the progress throughout the event. Place donation links on billboards around the room so guests can give at any moment.
4
Invite and prepare donors
Share the event link with timing and program overview. Note that no downloads are needed. Brief your staff and beneficiaries on mingling duties so every donor gets a personal interaction.
5
Run the event
Start with 15 minutes of mingling in the Networking Area. Move to the Stage for the first presentation. Alternate between stage segments and mingling. Announce milestones with crowd reactions. End with a final ask and celebration.

Fundraise with Heart

Personal donor connections, compelling presentations, and milestone celebrations. Host your virtual fundraiser free.

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Virtual Fundraiser Formats

Three fundraising event styles on Flat.social.

Full program with presentations, networking, and asks

Tips for Fundraiser Hosts

1. Station staff throughout the room. Assign team members to the mingling area with instructions to start conversations with donors. Every guest should talk to someone from your organization before the night ends.

2. Keep presentations short and emotional. One beneficiary story on stage is worth ten slides of statistics. Three minutes of a real person sharing their experience moves people to give.

3. Celebrate milestones publicly. When you hit 50% of your goal, announce it on stage. Reactions flood the room. Public celebration creates social momentum that encourages more donations.

4. Put donation links everywhere. Place your giving link on billboards around the room. Donors should be able to give the moment they feel moved, not just during the formal ask.

5. Follow up the next day. Screenshot the event with donors mingling and send it with your thank-you email. Reminding people of the experience keeps them connected to your cause.

Tips for Fundraiser Attendees

1. Talk to the team. Walk up to staff members and ask about their work. The personal stories you hear will stick with you far longer than any presentation.

2. Bring friends. Share the event link. No downloads needed means anyone can join in seconds. More attendees means more donations and more energy in the room.

3. Send reactions during milestones. When a fundraising goal is hit, send fireworks and hearts. Your visible enthusiasm encourages others to give too.

Milestone Celebrations

Hit 50% of the goal? Announce it on stage. The room fills with fireworks. Public celebration creates momentum that pushes donations further.

Downloads for donors to join

Reaction types for celebrations

2 min

From link to event

Role permissions for event control

Virtual Fundraiser FAQ

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Connect Donors to Your Cause

Personal conversations, compelling presentations, and the energy that drives generosity. Start your virtual fundraiser free.

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