Jesse Martin

Nortora: Gala Planning for Nonprofits - Smarter gala planning for nonprofit fundraising teams.

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Nortora helps nonprofit teams plan galas without spreadsheet chaos. Manage guests, sponsors, and tickets in one place, then build seating charts that reflect donor and sponsor reality. On event night, use check-in and coordination tools to keep staff and volunteers aligned. Early adopters get a 45-day free trial.

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Jesse Martin
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Hey Product Hunt, I’m Jesse, maker of Nortora.

Nortora is gala planning software built for nonprofit fundraising teams. We built it because too many events still run on a mix of spreadsheets, clunky seating tools, and last-minute scrambling on event night.

With v1.0.0 you can:

● build a clean, fast guest list
● manage sponsors and tickets in one place
● create donor-aware seating charts
● stay coordinated on event night with check-in tools

Early adopters get a 45-day free trial and no credit card is required.

I’d love feedback, especially on:

1. guest list import and tagging
2. seating workflows and sponsor placements
3. event-night check-in and collaboration

If you’re planning a gala or fundraising dinner this season, tell me what’s working today and what you wish your tools handled better.

Cynthia Mikimoto

Yay, Nortora has arrived! The event planning world can finally have everything they need to check guests in and make seating charts that don’t make them want to chuck their computers. Let the sparkles in and light those fireworks!

Jesse Martin

@cynthia_mikimoto Love this. It takes me back to when you showed me what “the tools” looked like in the field: spreadsheets and Post-it notes. I’m so glad we can offer a more modern, calmer way to handle guest lists, seating, and check-in!

Jesse Martin

For planners: what’s the hardest part of running a seated event to keep out of spreadsheets? Is it sponsor/VIP placement, keeping parties together, meal tracking, or last-minute changes?

Jesse Martin

Thanks to everyone who took a look today. We built Nortora specifically for nonprofit galas and seated fundraising events, and v1.0 focuses on three things: a clean guest list workflow, sponsor-aware seating, and event-night check-in that keeps teams coordinated. If you’re planning a gala this season and want a quick walkthrough, feel free to comment or DM us!