Bugle Features

Revolutionize how you rally your volunteers and event supporters

Event Management

Communication

Accessibility

Fundraising

Data Management

Event Registration

Each event you create on Bugle has its own Event Registration page that you can share with your volunteers. Signing-up for your nonprofit's volunteer events will be as easy as scheduling an Airbnb.

Program Registration

If you are organizing volunteer program or campaign that will span several days, weeks, or months, Bugle offers Program Registration. This feature allows your volunteers to sign-up for the entirety of your program with just one simple sign-up. This is particularly helpful for volunteer programs that require an endurring volunteer committment, like coaching youth sports or serving as a tutor.

QR Code Check-In

Allow volunteers to check-in to your event with a QR Code. Every event you create is accompanied with a unique QR code that you can use to facilitate digital volunteer check-in. .

Geo Check-in

Go fully contactless! Allow your volunteers to check-in using GPS on their mobile device. Using Geo Check-in, volunteers can quickly confirm that they is within 100 feet of your event's address. If you've enabled this feature for your event, volunteers can take advantage of self check-in upon arrival..

Kiosk Check-in

Turn any tablet, laptop or phone into a check-in kiosk to streamline volunteer check-in. With Bugle's Kiosk Check-in tool, setting up a kiosk is as easy as copying and pasting the specified link into a browser.

Checkout

Accurately account for volunteer hours using Bugle's Checkout functionality. With Checkout enabled, volunteers will be awarded volunteer hours once they checkout of your event. If they forget to checkout, don't worry, you can always check them out afterwards if needed.

Digital Waivers

Help save the trees with Bugle's Digital Waivers. Volunteers can sign waivers during registration or check-in and all waivers are stored for you on Bugle. Easily access and download your stored waivers as needed.

Recurring Events

Turn any event into a recurring event in seconds. Creating multiple repeating events can be time consuming, but it doesn't have to thanks to Bugle's Recurring Events functionality.

Event Templates

Organizing volunteer events just got easier with Event Templates. Save any event configuration as a template and save time in planning your routine events.

Custom Questions

Add custom questions to your volunteer registration forms. Easily collect and store the volunteer data that is important to your nonprofit.

Participant Type

Do you have an event that will be supported by more than volunteers? Perhaps, staff members, gala dinner attendees, etc.? We got you covered. Add custom participant type(s) to any events that need them.

Group Reservations

Registering volunteer groups is simplified with Bugle's Group Reservation functionality. When enabled, a volunteer can easily reserve volunteer spots for their entire group. Every Group Reservation receives its own unique URL and webpage, making it easy for group members to claim their volunteer spots once they receive the link. Alternatively, the Event Organizer or Group Leader can manually add or invite volunteers to their Group Reservation. Whether you're working with corporate volunteers, schools, churches, or groups from your community, we've got you covered.

Automated Event Reminders

Increase volunteer attendance and enhance communication with Automated Event Reminders. Simply create your reminders, select their delivery dates, and choose to send them via email, text, or both. We'll take care of the rest. Volunteers appreciate reminders, especially when they include helpful details like directions, schedules, or parking instructions. Reminders also keep the event top of mind for participants who might otherwise forget due to busy schedules.

Email Messaging

Communicate with your event's volunteers with email messaging. No more manually building and updating email distribution lists. With Bugle's email messaging, simply select volunteer status (registered, checked-in, checked-out, all) and specify volunteer shifts if needed. Keep all of your volunteers informed has never been easier.

SMS Messaging

Keep your volunteers up to date with SMS messaging.

Send Invite

Easily share upcoming events with volunteers and donors who previously supported your community outreach activities.

Impact Update

Communicating impact can increase volunteer retention by 40% and increase future donations by 27%. After each volunteer event, share your event's achievements with Bugle's Impact Update email builder. Highlight event accomplishments, add photos, and email all event supporters without ever creating an email distribution list.

Mobile Friendly

Bugle's web application is mobile-friendly and can be accessed through a browser on any device, desktop, tablet or phone. No need to download another mobile application.

Volunteer Profiles

Volunteers have the option of creating volunteer profiles when registering for your events. With volunteer profiles, volunteers can track their volunteer hours, access event Impact Updates, and register for future events with their login or SSO (using their Google or Apple accounts).

Chapter Management

Equip all of your chapter leaders with a robust suite of volunteer management tools! Say goodbye to emails with lists of volunteers or event outcomes. Organize the entirety your nonprofit's volunteer program with one easy to use solution.

Embeddable Events Calendar

Add all upcoming events to your website using Bugle's Embeddable Events Calendar. Choose your calendar type, copy the HTML code provided, and embed that code within your website. Each time you create a new 'public' event on Bugle, it will automatically post the Events Calendar on your website. Volunteers visiting your website will be able to view and register for all of your upcoming events.

Events Directory

One link to rule then all. Share your nonprofit's upcoming volunteer events with a customizable Events Directory webpage. Each time you create a 'public' event on Bugle, it will be automatically published on to your Events Directory.

Crowdfunding

Turn any volunteer event into a fundraiser with Crowdfunding. Simply set a target raise amount for your event and start fundraising. Crowdfunding gives donors an opportunity to directly support your nonprofit's community outreach activities. Bugle charges a flat 4% processing fee to all donations made over the platform. There are no additional fees or surcharges.

Leader Permissioning

Protecting volunteer and donor data is incredibly important. With Leader Permissioning, you can easily manage database access for each leader you add to your account.

Analytics

Track and manage your nonprofit's volunteer program performance with Bugle Analytics.

Automated Data Transfer to Existing CRM

Connect your Bugle to your nonprofit's CRM using Zapier.