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.
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.
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.
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.
Simple Pricing for Fundraisers
Choose the plan that fits your event size. Both include custom branding, moderation tools, and original quality downloads.
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.
Related Resources
More guides, features, and event types to help you plan your nonprofit fundraiser.
Features
Effortless Event Photo Collection
Guests scan a QR code to upload photos and videos through their browser. No app download or guest account is required.
Smart Media Management
Gather Shot puts guest photo and video uploads in one dashboard. You decide what guests can see and can organize submissions with tags.
Privacy & Security
Guests do not need to create accounts, galleries are private by default, and hosts control what appears in the public gallery. Anonymous uploads are supported when optional consent and guest-data collection are not enabled.
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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