Built around the real workflow of a gala

Nortora keeps the major planning pieces connected so your team can move from guest list to seating chart to event-night check-in without juggling scattered spreadsheets.

Guest Management

Core

Keep your guest list clean, useful, and ready for every stage of planning.

Track RSVP and invite status
Store guest types, tags, notes, and contact details
Capture dietary needs, accessibility notes, and meal choices
Use external guest IDs for matching and reference
Import guests by CSV with duplicate review

Tickets, Tables & Sponsorships

Revenue

Connect reservations to the people attending so revenue records and guest assignments stay aligned.

Set up ticket types and sponsorship levels
Track reservation contacts and assigned guests
Manage sponsored tables and ticketed guests
Track pledged and collected amounts
Spot tickets or sponsorships still missing guest assignments

Seating & Floor Plan

Signature

Build seating plans around relationships, sponsors, guest needs, and the layout of the room.

Create a dynamic floor plan and table layout
Drag and drop guests into seats
Use Seat With and Seat Away From context
Track tables to assign and guests still waiting for seats
Use smart placement tools on eligible plans

Meals & Guest Needs

Details

Keep meal choices and guest needs visible before they become event-night surprises.

Create meal categories and meal options
Track dietary tags and accessibility notes
See which guests still need meal choices
Review meal summaries before final counts are due

Event-Night Check-In

Run It

Give your team a clear, fast check-in workflow when guests begin to arrive.

Check guests in and undo check-ins when needed
Handle canceled, forfeited, and reclaimed spots
Capture requested changes from the door
Show table and seat details during check-in
Support event-night volunteers with Event Night Access

Dashboard & Readiness

Insight

See what is ready, what is missing, and where your team should focus next.

Review RSVP, meal, ticket, and sponsorship summaries
Monitor seating readiness and unseated guests
Track guest needs and participation progress
Use needs-attention views on eligible plans
Export your data when your team needs it

From planning table to event-night door

Nortora is designed to help gala teams move through the whole event lifecycle with fewer gaps between planning, seating, and execution.

Prep the details

Set up guests, meals, tickets, sponsorships, and the information your team needs to trust the plan.

Build the room

Create your layout, assign tables, seat guests, and resolve what still needs attention.

Run check-in

Give volunteers a focused event-night workflow with the guest, table, and seat context they need.

Choose the feature set that matches your event

Start free, then choose the plan that fits your gala season.

Let's Meet

Guest management, RSVP tracking, check-in, reporting, and dashboard tools without seating charts.

It's Just Brunch

Adds drag-and-drop seating charts and sponsorship setup for most seated fundraising events.

Black Tie

Adds smart guest and sponsor placement with needs-attention tools for complex gala planning.

Compare Plans

Gala planning features built for nonprofit fundraising events