Event.Gives
Auction software
Fundraising software
Nonprofit software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
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What is Event.Gives
Event.Gives is a fundraising platform used by nonprofits and event organizers to run donation campaigns and ticketed fundraising events. It supports mobile and online giving workflows, including auctions, raffles, and peer-to-peer fundraising tied to an event. The product focuses on attendee self-service experiences (registration, bidding, checkout) and organizer tools for managing items, donors, and payments.
Broad event fundraising toolkit
Event.Gives combines common gala and event fundraising functions such as ticketing, donations, auctions, raffles, and peer-to-peer fundraising in one system. This reduces the need to stitch together separate tools for registration, bidding, and payments. It fits organizations that run multiple fundraising formats across a single event calendar.
Mobile-first bidder experience
The platform supports mobile bidding and self-checkout flows that reduce reliance on staffed checkout lines. Attendees can participate remotely or on-site using their own devices, which can improve participation for silent auctions and add-on donations. This aligns with modern event fundraising expectations in the category.
Operational controls for events
Event.Gives provides organizer workflows for managing auction items, packages, and bidder activity during an event. It supports payment processing and post-event settlement tasks such as collecting winning bids and donations. These controls help teams run time-bound fundraising activities with fewer manual steps.
Event-centric design focus
Event.Gives is primarily oriented around event-based fundraising rather than year-round donor management. Organizations that need deeper constituent relationship management, grants tracking, or program management may require additional nonprofit systems. Data synchronization and reporting across systems can become an extra operational step.
Complexity for small campaigns
Because it supports multiple fundraising modules, setup can be more involved than lightweight donation-only tools. Small organizations running simple campaigns may find the configuration overhead disproportionate to their needs. Teams may need time to learn event configuration, item catalog setup, and bidder workflows.
Reporting depth may vary
Event reporting and reconciliation needs can be detailed (items, bidders, payments, refunds, and tax receipts), and out-of-the-box reports may not cover every finance workflow. Some organizations may need exports and spreadsheet work to meet internal accounting requirements. This is a common gap area for event fundraising platforms depending on the organization’s processes.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $0 per event | Unlimited fundraising tools; Unlimited transactions; Includes Text-to-Donate campaign; Access to Event.Gives Marketplace; Fully customizable ticketing; Instant bank deposits via Stripe; Customer Success Team support; Credit card processing fees: 3.5% + $0.30 per transaction (platform fees apply as noted). |
| Live Pro | $500 per event | All Basic features plus Live Event Streaming; Virtual attendee interaction; Option for attendees to cover fees; CRM integrations; Credit card processing fees: 3.5% + $0.30 per transaction (platform fees apply as noted). |
| Premium Service | $1,500 per event | All Live Pro features plus Payout via check option; Event setup support; Dedicated phone support; Live captions support; Dedicated concierge service; Credit card processing fees: 3.5% + $0.30 per transaction (platform fees apply as noted). |
Notes:
- Event.Gives states a transaction processing fee of 3.5% + $0.30 per transaction for credit card payments across their platform.
- Event-level pricing and tier details sourced from Event.Gives official pricing page; see notes below about platform fees and donation-form fees.
- Official Event.Gives pages indicate a platform fee of 4.5% per transaction for events (announced on the site), while the Donation Forms support article lists a platform fee of 1.5% for donation forms — these two official pages show different platform-fee figures depending on product/context. If precise fee application to your use case is critical, contact Event.Gives support for clarification.
