Creating an event

When you publish an event, it gets a public page that members and supporters can find, read, and RSVP to. This doc walks you through building that page and putting it live.

Where to create an event

Open your workspace and go to Events in the left navigation. Select New event to open the event editor. The event is saved as a draft automatically, so you can return to it any time before publishing.

Event fields

Fill in the core details on the event form:

• Name -- keep it clear and specific so people know at a glance what they are signing up for.
• Date and time -- set the start time and, optionally, an end time. If your event repeats on a schedule, see Recurring events instead. To split an event into volunteer timeslots, see Volunteer shifts.
• Location -- choose in-person (enter an address) or virtual (paste a meeting link). The address appears on the public event page and in confirmation emails.
• Description -- use this space to explain what attendees can expect, what to bring, and any other details they need ahead of time.
• Cover image -- add a photo or graphic to make the event page more recognizable when shared.

Visibility and registration

Choose who can see and register for the event:

• Public -- anyone with the link can view the event and RSVP, even without an account.
• Members only -- only logged-in members of your organization can view and register.

You can also decide how registration works. The default is a simple RSVP (name and email). If you need to collect additional information such as dietary restrictions or t-shirt size, add registration questions before you publish. See Event registration questions for details.

To cap attendance or run a waitlist when the event fills, see Event capacity and waitlists. To check attendees in on the day of the event, see Checking attendees in.

Publishing and sharing

When the event is ready, select Publish. The event page goes live immediately and your members can see it in the Events section of your workspace.

Every published event has a shareable URL. Copy it from the event page and distribute it however makes sense for your audience: email, SMS, social media, or a link in your newsletter. People who RSVP are automatically added to your CRM as contacts, so your outreach and your records stay in sync.

To send a broadcast message to everyone who registered before or after the event, see Event broadcasts.

Why this matters

Events give supporters a concrete next step. A published event page with a clear date, location, and RSVP button lowers the barrier to showing up, and every RSVP becomes a contact you can build on for future outreach.