Creative Fundraising Ideas: How Nonprofits in Bend Are Using Photobooths to Raise More

May 12

Nonprofit galas. School fundraisers. Community events. If you're planning any of these in Bend, Oregon, you already know how important guest engagement is. But here's one creative idea that brings people together, sparks joy, and leaves a lasting impression: a modern photobooth.

At Starlight Photobooth, we’ve partnered with incredible nonprofits across Central Oregon—helping them raise more, connect more, and create moments worth remembering.

Here’s how photobooths are being used to amplify impact at events:

1. Social Sharing = Instant Exposure

Guests can snap a photo and share it directly to social media with your fundraiser's hashtag or mission message. It boosts awareness while the event is still happening.

2. Branded Keepsakes = Built-In Marketing

Want your logo on every photo? We can brand the booth screen, guest photos, and online gallery with your nonprofit’s identity—giving guests a beautiful, branded memory to take home.

3. A Magnetic Crowd-Puller

Photobooths naturally attract a line—especially when they’re as chic and high-tech as ours. They give guests a place to laugh, connect, and make memories (while others are mingling or checking out silent auction items).

4. Community Engagement at Its Best

A booth becomes a place of connection—between kids, donors, staff, and sponsors. Whether it’s a school casino night or a regional fundraiser, your event becomes more human when there’s space for play.