Promo Code Functionality for Event Module

Jason James

I find it weird that Raiser's Edge doesn't allow for the functionality of promo codes with in Event forms. Maybe I am missing something, but what are some suggested work arounds for this?

Thanks

Austen Brown

@Jason James - Welcome to BB Community! If you haven't already, I recommend visiting the RE NXT Idea Bank and making sure promo codes are listed as an idea.

The only way that comes to mind is to create a version of the event form/fees for each instance where you'd have a promo code discount. This will make things harder on the back-end to manage the event and keep track of fees sold, to the point where I would question if it's worth it.

Alex Wong

@Jason James
Promo code workaround will involve webdev. There is a “easier” and a “harder” webdev option:

Regardless of which route you take, the RE Event record setup is neccessary. if you have 2 type of tickets: General Admission ($100) and Couple Admission ($180), then you will need to create a ticket price that is the discount for each (assuming promo code gives a 10% discount): Discounted General Adminission ($90) and Discounted Couple Admission ($162)

• Easier, more admin work in RE
  • Create 2 event registration form, one for regular price, one for discounted price.
  • the regular price registration form will only display the $100 and $180
  • the discounted price registration form will only display the $90 and $162
  • NXT event registration form is an embed code to embed into a webpage, so 2 forms means there are 2 FORM IDs, you can create on your registration webpage a “Promo Code” input field, where if the correct promo code is entered, the discount form will be displayed instead of the regular price form using JavaScript
• Harder, less admin work in RE
  • Create 1 event registraiton form for all prices
  • display the registration form on the webpage, but use JavaScript to “remove” the 2 discount price from the registration form.
  • then add to the registration webpage a “Promo Code” input field, where if the correct promo code is entered, the discount prices will display instead of the regular price.

Worth it or not, you can make the determination by ROI.