How Bounce helps support the largest philantropic event in the Southern US hosted by the UT Austin IFC
Key Takeaways
12,000+ UT Austin students attended
$140,000+ raised for charity
97% rating on event safety
Every year since 2023, the Interfraternity Council (IFC) at the University of Texas at Austin has partnered with Bounce to power West Fest, their annual philanthropic event. Known as one of the most anticipated gatherings on campus, West Fest brings together thousands of students for a cause that gives back to the local community.
With Bounce, IFC has streamlined ticketing, communication, and on-site management, creating a safer, more connected experience for every student.
Here’s what the IFC accomplished on Bounce
12,000+ students attendees
Over the past two years, the IFC has brought over 12,000 UT Austin students to West Fest. Bounce marketing tools, including free SMS blasts, discount codes, invite-back, and more, gave them the ability to supercharge their hard work.
Bounce’s customer success and event planning team also helped the IFC team to organize and execute an exceptional plan for both year’s West Fest events ensuring safety and guest satisfaction is prioritized resulting in an amazing experience for all student attendees.
"From early planning to on-site execution, the Bounce team had our backs. Their customer support, both on the ground and throughout the event, made it easy for our chapters to focus on hosting great experiences. We truly couldn’t have done it without them and we look forward to working with Bounce again in the future”
- Colin Kirchhoff
West Fest Chair, UT Austin IFC
$140,000+ raised for a good cause
One of the main reasons IFC chose to partner with Bounce was its lowest-in-class platform fees and a mission aligned with their own: strengthening community and creating meaningful experiences for students.
By switching to Bounce, West Fest was able to maximize proceeds for charity, raising over $140,000 in ticket revenue to support local charities and setting a new benchmark for philanthropic programming at UT Austin.
“This event is hosted for the benefit of the community, to bring funds to those in need, and to build a stronger connection to where we all live. Bounce’s platform and team helped us sort out the important parts of the event with ease while giving us time back to focus on what really matters — the community and our bonds between students.”
- Colin Kirchhoff
West Fest Chair, UT Austin IFC
97% safety rating in 2025
Bounce’s platform offers a powerful suite of tools that enhance event safety through real-time, accessible incident reporting from attendees directly to event hosts.
With this system in place, the IFC was able to identify key operational areas for improvement and use Bounce’s communication features, including free SMS blasts, to share day-of safety updates and resources, ensuring guests had everything they needed for a secure and informed experience.
“Bounce’s text-blast tools kept everyone informed so attendees always knew where to find paramedic services and water stations. The event felt safer and more organized, earning the event a 2.9 out of 3 safety rating (97%). We’re looking forward to building on that success next year.”
- Colin Kirchhoff
West Fest Chair, UT Austin IFC
By choosing Bounce, the IFC took a forward-thinking step toward modernizing how student organizations plan and host large-scale events. The platform gave the team a reliable system built for the way campus experiences happen today, helping them create safer, more engaging, and more connected events that strengthen the entire UT Austin campus and the community around it.
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