This is sick - I happen to run a site for DIY and community organizations like yours. We have proven the best way to fundraise is to throw events like you did but to upsell people on a recurring donation when they get the ticket.

On the off chance you are throwing another event, I would love to help you raise much more than $800 one time (my site is https://withfriends.events/)

Thanks! We are working on another event for december. Our goal is to do a show roughly every 3 months. Whats the best way to reach you?

How do you raise money for an event and also keep track of things for taxes?