Gala seating chart template

Charity Fundraiser

A fundraising dinner is a gala with an auction: the stage doubles as the auction block, two sponsor tables sit closest to it, and six tables of ten fill the room. Board members are spread one per table so every table has a host who can talk about the cause.

80 to 200 guests8 tables80 seats
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What happens next: you create a PlanSeats account (no credit card), and this layout opens as your event with all 8 tables placed. The free plan seats up to 20 guests; upgrade when you are ready to seat everyone.

Charity Fundraiser
8 tables · 80 seats
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Best for

  • Nonprofit galas with a live or silent auction
  • Board-hosted tables
  • Sponsor tiers

What is in the layout

  • Auction table
  • 2 × Sponsor table
  • 6 × Round table of 10

Seating tips

  • Tag board members and lock one at each table before auto-assigning the rest.
  • Seat the biggest bidders with a sight line to the auctioneer.
  • Add a sponsor label to each table so the printed chart shows table sponsors.
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Open Charity Fundraiser in PlanSeats

All 8 tables placed. Import your guests, adjust the room, and share the chart.

Free plan for your first event, no credit card. Seats up to 20 guests; upgrade to seat everyone.