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Tessitura

by Tessitura Network · Since 2002
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ActiveAvailable globallyCloudOn-premise
Quick facts
VendorTessitura Network
Year launched2002
StatusActive
Location11700 Preston Road Ste 660, PMB 214, Dallas, TX 75230, US
Countries servedGlobal
Languages4
Integrations1+
Free tierN/A
Free trialN/A
Contact salesYES

About Tessitura

Tessitura is a nonprofit tech platform from Tessitura Network that helps arts and culture organizations thrive. It combines CRM and ticketing with fundraising, membership, and marketing functionalities, so organizations can manage their operations in one unified system. Tessitura supports various sectors, including educational institutions, ensembles & presenting organizations, festivals & film centers, history & culture, and museums & galleries. This comprehensive approach ensures that organizations can efficiently engage with their patrons while promoting diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. Key capabilities: CRM integration Ticketing management Fundraising tools Membership administration Marketing automation Best for: arts and culture organizations that need a reliable solution for managing their operations and customer relationships.

Tessitura by Tessitura Network is a robust, enterprise-level ticketing and customer relationship management (CRM) platform designed specifically for arts and cultural organizations. The software stands out in the nonprofit space for integrating ticketing, fundraising, marketing, and customer engagement into a single unified solution. It serves museums, performing arts centers, orchestras, festivals, and other cultural institutions. One of its key strengths lies in its ability to consolidate patron data across departments, helping organizations foster deeper and more personalized relationships with their audiences. The user interface of Tessitura is highly functional but leans more toward utility than aesthetics. While not the sleekest or most modern-looking interface compared to some newer SaaS platforms, it is customizable and logically structured. Navigation can be complex for beginners due to the software’s comprehensive feature set, but experienced users will appreciate the depth and flexibility. The layout provides quick access to critical functions like ticketing, donations, and reporting. Tessitura also offers a web-based interface called TN Express Web that streamlines access and offers a more modern, mobile-friendly experience.

Pros & Cons

Pros
  • Combines CRM, ticketing, fundraising, and more in one system, improving data flow and efficiency.
  • Offers a 360-degree view of constituents for personalized engagement and targeted marketing.
  • Handles diverse ticketing needs with real-time adjustment capabilities.
  • Manages the entire donation lifecycle with features for cultivation and automation.
  • Provides strong reporting and analytics for informed decision-making.
Cons
  • A comprehensive system might have a steeper learning curve and require significant implementation effort.
  • A unified and feature-rich platform could be a significant investment.
  • Reliance on a single system means potential disruption if issues arise.
  • While flexible, deep customizations might be challenging within the unified structure.

Features

Key features

Unified CRM

Provides a complete view of every constituent (visitors, audience, members, and donors) in one central platform, enabling personalized marketing, targeted messaging, and streamlined stewardship across all departments.

Comprehensive Ticketing & Admissions

Facilitates the sale of various ticket types (general, timed, capacity-controlled, seated), subscriptions, and packages with the flexibility to make real-time adjustments like discounts or rescheduling.

Integrated Fundraising Tools

Manages the entire contribution lifecycle, from online gifts to planned pledges, offering mobile tools, campaign management, moves management, and automation to optimize fundraising efforts.

Flexible Membership Management

Supports the growth of membership programs with features like integrated card scanning, automated benefit tracking, multi-channel sales, customizable card design (including digital), and unlimited program configuration.

Actionable Reporting & Insights

Offers robust reporting capabilities, drag-and-drop analytics, and strategic dashboards to provide a comprehensive understanding of the organization and drive data-informed decision-making.

Seamless Ticket Scanning & Access Control

Enables contactless or handheld scanning of tickets and membership cards with real-time wireless access control, allowing for capacity monitoring and personalized customer service, with integrated data for reporting.

Additional features

Unified CRM

Provides a complete view of every constituent (visitors, audience, members, and donors) in one central platform, enabling personalized marketing, targeted messaging, and streamlined stewardship across all departments.

Ticketing & Admissions

Facilitates the sale of various ticket types (general, timed, capacity-controlled, seated), subscriptions, and packages with the flexibility to make real-time adjustments like discounts or rescheduling.

Fundraising

Manages the entire contribution lifecycle, from online gifts to planned pledges, offering mobile tools, campaign management, moves management, and automation to optimize fundraising efforts.

Membership

Supports the growth of membership programs with features like integrated card scanning, automated benefit tracking, multi-channel sales, customizable card design (including digital), and unlimited program configuration.

Marketing

Leverages a 360-degree view of visitor behavior to design targeted campaigns across multiple channels, personalize messaging, and automate promotions to increase engagement and revenue.

Education

Offers tools for building relationships with educational groups, tracking programs, managing resources efficiently, and demonstrating the value of education initiatives.

Digital & E-commerce

Provides customer-friendly, mobile-responsive e-commerce solutions for selling tickets, packages, memberships, donations, retail items, and gift certificates through a unified sales path.

Reporting & Insights

Offers robust reporting capabilities, drag-and-drop analytics, and strategic dashboards to provide a comprehensive understanding of the organization and drive data-informed decision-making.

More

Indicates the presence of additional features not explicitly detailed in this section.

Virtual & hybrid events

Supports the management and execution of online and blended event formats.

Timed admission

Allows for the scheduling and control of visitor entry times to manage capacity.

Pod seating

Enables the creation and sale of tickets for designated seating groups.

Contactless scanning & payments

Facilitates transactions and entry using touch-free methods for enhanced safety and convenience.

Online fundraising & memberships

Enables the acquisition and management of donations and memberships through online channels.

Stewardship & moves management

Provides tools for cultivating relationships with donors and managing the stages of major gift solicitations.

Access & Capacity Control

Allows for real-time monitoring and management of visitor capacity within venues.

Mobile ticketing & memberships

Supports the use of digital tickets and membership cards on mobile devices.

Integrated ticket scanning & access control

Enables contactless or handheld scanning of tickets and membership cards with real-time wireless access control.

Mobile & e-commerce

Provides mobile-responsive e-commerce solutions for various transactions.

Retail

Integrates point-of-sale systems, self-order kiosks, and web stores to provide a complete view of patron interactions, including applying member discounts and accepting gift certificates.

Hosting services

Offers cloud-based infrastructure management, allowing access from anywhere and eliminating the need for major hardware investment.

Payment Processing

Facilitates the secure processing of various payment types (mentioned under "Features" in the navigation).

Cloud Hosting

Provides the option to host and deploy Tessitura via the cloud.

Pricing

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
4
Interface languages
16
Billing currencies

Interface languages

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Billing currencies

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