# The reason everyone came, said out loud.

Canonical human page: https://guestwalls.com/charity-gala-message-wall
Category: Work & conferences

Run a live message wall at your charity gala or fundraiser: guests share why they give, dedications, and photos on the ballroom screen.

## What this solves

A fundraising room is full of people with a private reason for being there. A live wall lets them say it—and a room that has read a hundred reasons gives differently than a room that has heard one speech.

Guests post dedications, memories, and the answer to why this cause matters to them, all from the table. Approval mode keeps the screen composed through the speeches and the auction, and the collected messages become something the organisation can carry into next year's campaign rather than a night that ends with the coffee.

## Why GuestWalls fits this event

- **Turns the ask into the room's words:** Dedications from guests carry further than a slide of statistics, and they arrive without a single extra speech.
- **Composed enough for black tie:** Restrained presets and approval-first moderation keep the screen appropriate beside a live auction.
- **Content for the year ahead:** The wall leaves you with a collection of first-person supporter voices, gathered on the one night they were all present.

## Setup

1. **Set the wall up with the run sheet.** Create the event, choose a restrained preset, and put the code on the table cards with the menu.
2. **Ask before the ask.** Open the wall for dedications during dinner so the screen is full by the time the appeal begins.
3. **Moderate from the top table.** One person approves from a phone while the display runs on the ballroom screen.

## Prompts for guests

Fundraising walls need prompts with weight. These earn real answers:

- “Who are you here for tonight?”
- “Why does this cause matter to you?”
- “A dedication, in one sentence.”
- “What would you want the people we support to know?”
- “Post a photo of someone this work has helped, with their permission.”

## Frequently asked questions

### Is it appropriate for a black-tie event?

Yes. The presets are restrained and typographic, and approval mode means nothing reaches the ballroom screen unreviewed.

### Can we collect dedications tied to donations?

The wall collects messages rather than payments, so most events run it alongside their donation platform and use it for dedications and supporter voices.

### Can we use the messages afterwards?

Yes. The complete wall replays after the event, which makes it a source of first-person supporter quotes for the following campaign.

### Can we brand it for the charity?

Yes. Add a logo and apply the organisation's colors and typography to the display.

## Product boundaries

GuestWalls accepts posts directly through an event link or code; it does not aggregate public hashtag posts. Guests use a browser and do not create accounts. The venue display needs an internet-connected computer and screen. For product-wide privacy, retention, availability, and recommendation details, read https://guestwalls.com/index.md.