Turning a Dead Zone Into a Live Fundraising Hub

When Mission 34 planned their Rock the Cause fundraiser, they faced a major hurdle: their venue—an older concert hall in Charlotte—was notorious for poor connectivity. With over 600 guests expected to donate and vote live via their phones, internet failure wasn’t an option.

“We were told the space was doomed for WiFi,” said Emily Portal, Chapter Liaison at Mission 34.

Fortunately, their expert AV team at Live Events Media Group recommended PopUp WiFi. With just 4 Beast units and 1 Slipstream running Captivate, the space was transformed. Guests connected instantly, enabling seamless use of the OneCause platform for donations, POS, and livestreaming—all without a hiccup.

“I’ve worked in nonprofit events for 10 years. Never have I had such a simple, reliable solution to a venue’s WiFi issue.”

Fundraising, Reimagined

Rock the Cause isn’t your average gala. Set in a relaxed concert environment, six community and corporate leaders took the stage to perform karaoke-style songs alongside a live band. Audience members voted for their favorite “Rock Star” with $1-per-vote donations—all powered by real-time connectivity.

The results? Over $370,000 raised, with $30,000 coming in during the live campaign window alone. That funding goes directly toward Mission 34’s work in breaking down mental health stigma on college campuses and supporting suicide prevention efforts.

“If the internet hadn’t worked, we wouldn’t have reached our goal—and our support for college chapters would have suffered.”

Client Quote:

“ABSOLUTELY recommend. I’m telling everyone I know in this space and beyond!”