Quinnipiac sees 11% surge in event attendance after switching to GiveCampus

The registration flow on Quinnipiac's legacy event platform was confusing for guests and cumbersome for staff. Switching to GC Events streamlined the process for everyone and helped boost attendance.

Aerial view of the Quinnipiac University campus.

Quinnipiac partnered with GiveCampus in April of 2019

Quinnipiac, a private university in Hamden, Connecticut, was an early adopter of GiveCampus fundraising solutions. So when they needed a platform to support complex events, they turned to GC Events.

Solutions provided:

Event page for Quinnipiac University's Bobcat Weekend.

The events team is currently using GC Events to:

Incorporate fundraising into the registration process

Now guests can easily register for an event and make a donation at the same time—without ever exiting the event page.

Streamline workflows for the advancement services team

GC Events seamlessly syncs event data with the school’s CRM, simplifying gift processing and reconciliation.

Create distinct registrant experiences for parents and alums

Registrants for Bobcat Weekend are able to easily filter from 50 activities to identify only the most relevant events.

Record registrations, plus a new way to meet gift goals

Bobcat Weekend 2024 was a game-changer for Quinnipiac’s events team. A streamlined registration process drew nearly 5,000 registrants—up 11% YoY. Plus, guests were able to easily make a gift during the checkout process.

50 event pages created in under an hour

A user-friendly interface empowered the events team to quickly spin up pages for 50 unique events in record time—averaging 1.2 minutes per page!

5,000

Bobcat Weekend drew nearly 5,000 guests

A streamlined registration process not only bolstered attendance rates, it slashed inquiries to just a handful compared to dozens in previous years.

$3,700

Dollars donated via the event registration page

For the first time, the events team was able to seamlessly solicit donations during registration, giving guests the option to make a gift at checkout.

Compared to past platforms, the registration process [on GiveCampus] was so much easier for users and for us. We weren’t overwhelmed with questions or confusion—it just worked.

Karla Natale

Associate Vice President for Community Partnerships and University Events at Quinnipiac University

The GiveCampus product team’s willingness to adapt and improve the platform is invaluable.

Kirsten Webb

University Events Coordinator at Quinnipiac University

The training sessions, combined with the fast responses from the GiveCampus support team, made onboarding a smooth experience.

Karla Natale

Associate Vice President for Community Partnerships and University Events at Quinnipiac University

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Discover how Quinnipiac University was able to whip up 50 online event pages in under an hour and maximize attendance at their annual Bobcat Weekend.