# Welcome to PayBee

PayBee helps nonprofits run fundraising events and campaigns — from simple donation buttons to full-scale galas with auctions, ticketing, and live streaming.

Whether you're hosting your first event or your fiftieth, you're in the right place. This documentation covers everything you need to get up and running

## New to PayBee? Start here.

If you're just getting started, follow these steps in order:

1. [**Create your account**](/home/getting-started/create-an-org-account.md) — Set up your organization profile and connect your bank account.
2. [**Explore your dashboard**](/home/getting-started/dashboard-overview.md) — Get familiar with where everything lives.
3. [**Set up a campaign**](/home/guides/campaigns.md) — Create your first donation form, ticket sale, or auction.
4. [**Host an event**](/home/guides/hosting-an-event.md) — Launch an in-person, virtual, or hybrid fundraiser.

{% hint style="info" icon="bee" %}
**Need help choosing?** If you're not sure which features are right for your organization, [schedule a demo](https://calendly.com/d/cff-r3x-kfj/paybee-demo) and one of our team members will walk you through it.
{% endhint %}

## What would you like to do?

### Host a fundraising event

PayBee supports three event formats. Choose the one that fits your needs:

| Event Type                                                               | Best for                                                                                        |
| ------------------------------------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [**In-Person Event**](/home/guides/hosting-an-event/in-person-events.md) | Guests attend at a physical venue. They may participate in a silent auction with mobile bidding |
| [**Virtual Event**](/home/guides/hosting-an-event/virtual-event.md)      | Donors watch and give from home via livestream                                                  |
| [**Hybrid Event**](/home/guides/hosting-an-event/hybrid-events.md)       | A mix of both — in-person guests and remote viewers for live auction and paddle raise.          |

### Run a fundraising campaign

Whether you're planning your first gala or setting up a year-round giving program, campaigns are the core of how your organization raises money on this platform. You can run a campaign with or without an event — and most campaigns work best when you combine a few types together.

Here's what's available and when to use each:

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><a href="/pages/-MWfiXvCOAwbbkXRFQrT">Donation</a></td><td><em>(Fund-a-Need, Paddle Raise, pledge drives, one-time or recurring gifts)</em> — Use this for your primary ask. Paddle Raise and Fund-a-Need work great during live events when you want to inspire a room; pledge drives and recurring gifts are better for sustained, year-round giving.</td><td><a href="/files/1B6ECYYFZVbpn8345wti">/files/1B6ECYYFZVbpn8345wti</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/-MWfGxf6MPrNJut5n4OD">Ticketing</a></td><td><em>(event tickets, raffle tickets, event-day purchases)</em> — Use this any time you're hosting a paid event or want to sell chances to win a prize. Raffle tickets can be sold before or at the event.</td><td><a href="/files/FW1LYe6wguMQzQUM18Gn">/files/FW1LYe6wguMQzQUM18Gn</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/-MWf2mK2UOIRJwyicmbR">Auction</a></td><td>Use this to generate competitive bidding on donated items or experiences. Silent auctions run through mobile bidding (guests bid on their phones) or with traditional bid sheets; live auctions are facilitated by an auctioneer, and you sell the item to the highest bidder.</td><td><a href="/files/KjonxwBLHAa0Ajf1eygg">/files/KjonxwBLHAa0Ajf1eygg</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/jA3MA92u2RR88X10eWn7">Long Pledge</a></td><td>Use this when donors want to give a large amount over time (e.g., $10,000 paid in monthly installments). Great for major gift conversations.</td><td><a href="/files/tVQqaCVIDctEVzWkxSbF">/files/tVQqaCVIDctEVzWkxSbF</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/-MWfouFEq9upOku8M9ZC">Last Hero</a></td><td>Use this as an engagement game during events: guests sponsor a player/ donate an amount to win an item, and the last one standing wins. It's a fun way to boost donations mid-event.</td><td><a href="/files/Dn19yY3MISmhL2R5uC9b">/files/Dn19yY3MISmhL2R5uC9b</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/r478stIPzsAdzvb66V6c">In Kind</a></td><td>Use this to track and receipt non-cash contributions like auction items, services, or goods. Important for donor acknowledgment and tax records.</td><td><a href="/files/D4nO1zCoO0MwH8iJuMhH">/files/D4nO1zCoO0MwH8iJuMhH</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/-MX09LmA_2W-E-gJu42N">Peer to Peer</a></td><td>Use this when you want your supporters to fundraise <em>for</em> you — great for runs, walks, giving days, or ambassador-style campaigns where donors bring in their own networks.</td><td><a href="/files/tBeYyN643dlWGpVT7kvx">/files/tBeYyN643dlWGpVT7kvx</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/neLlK1QgmyQFExAFE63q">Merchandise</a></td><td> Use this to sell branded items or event merchandise before, during, or after an event. You can sell items such as drink tickets, food tickets, tickets for opportunities like a wine pull or other event-day sales.</td><td><a href="/files/9SOYWSOkrCYcMwjZ9IGc">/files/9SOYWSOkrCYcMwjZ9IGc</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/ISoCcgrtMHQK5TB2MF2Q">Party Sign Up</a></td><td>Use this to let donors reserve a spot at a smaller experience or dinner party, often used as an add-on to a larger event.</td><td><a href="/files/x6X11ZcuqJXVbILhUrym">/files/x6X11ZcuqJXVbILhUrym</a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="/pages/LX4DoV1BChUeBp73DkuZ">Puja</a></td><td>Use this to let devotees sponsor or request a puja ceremony for a specific occasion — a birthday, anniversary, memorial, or blessing. Supporters select the type of puja and dedication, and the temple can issue a receipt for the contribution. A good fit for temples looking to formalize sponsorship requests they're already receiving informally.</td><td><a href="/files/o8kIwPgDfcVY4G6cEZvr">/files/o8kIwPgDfcVY4G6cEZvr</a></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Browse by topic

| Topic                                                           | What's covered                                                              |
| --------------------------------------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [Account & Settings](/home/getting-started/account-settings.md) | Profile, users, billing, and org settings                                   |
| [Volunteers](/home/volunteers/volunteer-how-tos.md)             | Add volunteers, assign roles, and manage check-in and other event day tasks |
| [Reports & Analytics](/home/guides/reports-and-analytics.md)    | Transactions, refunds, reconciliation, recurring donations                  |
| [Integrations](/home/guides/integrations.md)                    | Zapier, Webhooks, Salesforce, ParishSoft                                    |
| [Video Production](/home/video-production/video-production.md)  | Streaming setup, YouTube, Twitch, StreamYard                                |
| [Donor Resources](/home/donors/donor-how-tos.md)                | How-tos for donors attending or giving through PayBee                       |
| [FAQs](/home/guides/faqs.md)                                    | Answers to common questions                                                 |
| [Product Updates](/home/paybee/product-updates.md)              | Latest features and improvements                                            |

### Questions or feedback?

Our team is here to help. Reach us at <contact@paybee.io> or [schedule a demo](https://calendly.com/d/cff-r3x-kfj/paybee-demo) if you'd like a guided walkthrough.

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