Free for Nonprofits & Fundraisers

Free Tournament Bracket & Event Management Software for Nonprofits & Fundraisers

RecDay offers free tournament bracket management and fundraiser event software for nonprofits, plus simple flat-rate pricing for recreational tournaments and leagues.

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Our Play with Purpose program makes RecDay free for nonprofits and fundraisers.

Through our Play with Purpose program, RecDay makes its event and bracket management software available to 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations and other entities hosting charity tournaments, school fundraisers, and community events. 

Organizers can run complete events with an event website, online registration, sponsorship listings, bracket management, payment processing, sponsor promotion, and fundraising tools–all at no cost.

RecDay provides free tournament and bracket management tools thanks to optional tips from donors. (Event organizers can also opt to disable tips, in which case, a small platform fee applies instead.)

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Play with Purpose vs. Standard Pricing Options for Recreational & Competitive Events

Play with Purpose Pricing for Fundraisers

Organizers can run complete events with an event website, online registration, sponsorship listings, bracket management, payment processing, sponsor promotion, and fundraising tools–all at no cost.

Events that qualify for the Play with Purpose program agree to enable optional supporter tips and include an Event Technology Sponsor opportunity in their sponsorship packages.

These two elements help power the platform so nonprofit organizers can run tournaments and fundraising events on RecDay without paying platform or processing fees.

Standard Pricing for Non-Fundraising Events

For events that aren’t raising money for a nonprofit, organizers incur a flat event setup cost plus a small transaction fee to unlock RecDay’s powerful event management suite.

That means full-featured access to RecDay for recreational tournaments, club competitions, corporate events, league playoffs, social tournaments and and community competitions.

  • A professional event website

  • Seamless online registration

  • Match scheduling and auto-seeding

  • Robust tournament bracket management

  • Live bracket displays and leaderboards

  • Sponsor exposure and branding

  • Receipting and financial management

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Pricing FAQs

  • Yes. Through the Play with Purpose program, RecDay provides free tournament and event management software for qualifying nonprofit fundraisers. Organizations can run charity tournaments, school fundraisers, and community events using RecDay’s event website, registration tools, sponsor listings, and tournament bracket management, all at no cost.

  • RecDay stays free thanks to optional tips from donors and event participants at checkout. These voluntary tips support the platform so nonprofit organizers can use RecDay’s event and bracket management tools without paying platform or processing fees.

  • No. Tips are completely optional. Donors and participants can choose to leave a tip to support RecDay, but they are never required to do so. Event organizers can also disable tips if they prefer, in which case a small platform fee applies instead.

  • The Play with Purpose program is designed for events that raise money for a nonprofit organization or cause. Common examples include charity tournaments, school fundraisers, alumni events, church or community fundraisers, and nonprofit benefit events.

    Many organizers use RecDay for:

    • Charity pickleball tournaments

    • golf fundraisers

    • cornhole tournaments

    • darts tournaments

    • school or youth team fundraising events

    • School fundraisers and alumni events

    • Church or community fundraisers

  • Yes. RecDay also supports recreational and competitive tournaments that are not raising money for a nonprofit. In these cases, organizers pay a flat event fee plus payment processing, while still getting the full platform for tournament brackets, registration, scheduling, and event management.

  • Item descriptionYes. RecDay includes built-in tournament bracket management software that supports common formats like elimination brackets and round-robin play. Organizers can create brackets, automate match scheduling, instantly calculate standings for seeding, manage teams, track results, and run their tournament alongside registration, sponsorships, and other professional event management tools.

Successful Events that Make an Impact

  • Increased Bookings & Event Revenue

    Fill your courts, greens, or spaces with community tournaments and fundraisers that lock in revenue and provide high-value exposure.

  • More First-Time Visitors & Repeat Customers

    Well-run events attract new guests to your venue and create memorable experiences that turn them into loyal regulars.

  • Stronger Partnerships with Local Organizations

    Easily host schools, nonprofits, and businesses looking for great spaces—positioning your venue as the go-to destination for community events.

  • Seamless Coordination with Organizers

    Event organizers and staff collaborate seamlessly, in one central system. That can include volunteers, teams running auctions and raffles, food and beverage staff at the facility, event managers, and more.

  • Streamlined Event Operations

    Manage registration, match scheduling, donations, brackets, and scoring in one platform so your staff can focus on hospitality, not logistics.

  • Enhanced Brand Reputation

    Deliver smooth, high-energy events that make your venue synonymous with connection, fun, and impact.

Ready to hit the easy button on tournament management at your facility?

Streamline tournament logistics so your events and hospitality teams can stay focused on the service and experience. RecDay makes it easy. Get in touch to learn more.

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