How the College Foundation of UVA scales fundraising events with Paperless Pro
Discover how one of the nation’s top universities utilizes Paperless Pro for planning its most critical donor events.
ORGANIZATION
University of Virginia
INDUSTRY
Higher education advancement
TEAM SIZE
2-person event team
“Our Paperless Post response rates are always among the highest of all the platforms we use."
Maggie Walsh
Director of Strategic Engagement
The College Foundation of the University of Virginia
THE CHALLENGE
Small team, large goals
The College Foundation is one of 20+ fundraising teams within the UVA system. The 2-person team has to compete for donor attention with limited budget and resources, while upholding elite institutional standards and impressing guests.
“While trying to stay under budget, we would opt out of using advanced customization tools, making it difficult to create the premium, cohesive experience that The College Foundation's high-profile attendees expect.”
Kimberly Counts
Events Manager
THE SOLUTION
Elevated events, predictable budgets
The Paperless Pro subscription unlocks unlimited access to our premium designs, tools, and features, all for a single transparent annual price.
Subscribe and save
With dozens of events throughout the year, paying one annual fee allows The College Foundation to accurately plan and eliminate budget unpredictability.
"We don't have to worry about Coins anymore. Sending invitations is so much easier and quicker now."
Kimberly Counts
Design like a professional
Unlimited access to premium design tools allows the event team to create elegant, customized invitations and emails without compromising on quality.
"I love the opportunity to be more creative in the design as a subscriber, which is a big reason why we use Paperless Post to begin with."
Maggie Walsh
Build relationships,
drive impact
A personalized guest experience, as opposed to generic university communications, leads to higher open rates and increased engagement.
"People aren't getting an email from Arts and Sciences at UVA. They're getting an email from a real person and thinking, 'I recognize that name.'"
Maggie Walsh
THE FEATURES
Inside The College Foundation's event toolkit
Explore the features and tools included with Paperless Pro that take The College Foundation of UVA's fundraising events to the next level.
Key Features
Premium templates, stamps, envelopes, & liners
Customized colors, fonts & styles
Header logos
Custom email design
Email analytics
Registration questions & RSVP response tracking
Mobile check-in
WHAT ABOUT YOU?
Is your advancement team ready for Paperless Pro?
Paperless Pro might be right for you if:
You host 3+ fundraising, donor relations, or alumni events per year
You need institutional brand consistency without a dedicated design team
You want personalized invitations that reflect donor value
You manage a tight budget and need predictability
Pricing plans that work for you
Choose the one that works for the way you host
Pay per event with Coins
Paperless Post Plus
200 coins
Unlock more of our customization and guest management tools when you add any Plus feature during the creation process. Great for professional events, weddings, and more.
Premium Blocks
Guest Surveys
Customize URL
Password Protection
Custom Emails
Guest Tags
Get premium features for design and guest management, including Photo Gallery, Custom URL, and more for a flat fee.
$12 USD
Based on buying
Unused Coins may be used for future events.
Unlimited features, all-inclusive pricing
A Paperless Pro subscription includes our complete suite of premium customization and guest management features. It’s a win-win for your budget, and your to-do list.
Unlimited features, all-inclusive pricing
A Paperless Pro subscription includes our complete suite of premium customization and guest management features. It’s a win-win for your budget, and your to-do list.
Make every guest feel like a VIP with beautiful, on-brand invitations and seamless communications.
Customize every invitation and event page with premium design elements like backdrops, stamps, and more.
Simplify your budget process with easy to calculate pricing plans (paid annually, not with Coins) that save you time and money.
Access all our best-in-class Plus features, including Blocks, Guest Check-In, Analytics view, Custom URL, and more.
- You send an invitation directly through Paperless Post
- Someone RSVPs to an event via a Shareable Link
Exclusive 25% nonprofit discount
Nonprofits, charities, schools, and universities receive a 25% discount on all purchases, whether you're paying per event with Coins or choosing a subscription plan.
If you haven't already received your nonprofit designation in our system, apply below with a copy of your 501(c)(3) paperwork and your state's Exempt Organization Certificate.
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Not ready to subscribe? Try Paperless Post out first (and pay per event), and access our premium features when you upgrade to Plus.
