GiveSmart
Auction software
Donor management software
Fundraising software
Nonprofit software
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What is GiveSmart
GiveSmart is a nonprofit fundraising platform used to run in-person, virtual, and hybrid fundraising events. It supports common event-based fundraising workflows such as mobile bidding for auctions, ticketing and registration, donations, and payment processing. The product is typically used by nonprofits, schools, and foundations running galas, benefit auctions, and peer-to-peer style campaigns. It also includes donor and attendee data capture to support follow-up and reporting after events.
Strong event fundraising workflows
GiveSmart is designed around end-to-end event execution, including registration, check-in, bidding, checkout, and post-event reconciliation. It supports both silent and live auction scenarios with mobile bidding as a core interaction model. This focus fits organizations that run one or more major fundraising events per year and need operational tooling for staff and volunteers. The platform consolidates multiple event functions that are often split across separate tools.
Integrated payments and checkout
The product supports taking donations and auction payments within the same event flow, reducing manual handoffs between bidding and payment collection. Centralized checkout helps staff manage bidder numbers, receipts, and settlement for auction items. This can simplify end-of-event processing compared with setups that rely on separate payment links and spreadsheets. Payment and transaction records also feed into event reporting.
Donor and attendee data capture
GiveSmart captures constituent information from registrations, bids, and donations, which helps build a usable record of event participants. This supports basic donor management needs such as contact details, giving history tied to events, and segmentation for follow-up. For organizations without a separate CRM, this can serve as a lightweight donor database for event-driven fundraising. For organizations with an existing CRM, the captured data can still be used for exports and reconciliation.
Event-centric donor management
GiveSmart’s data model and workflows center on fundraising events, which may not cover broader nonprofit CRM needs such as complex moves management, program tracking, or multi-channel marketing automation. Organizations with year-round development operations often still require a dedicated donor CRM for stewardship and pipeline management. This can introduce duplicate data entry or additional integration work. Fit is strongest when events are the primary fundraising motion.
Implementation and training overhead
Event platforms typically require configuration for items, packages, ticket types, sponsorships, and checkout rules before each event. Teams may need training for staff and volunteers who run check-in, item fulfillment, and checkout. Smaller organizations with limited admin capacity may find setup time significant relative to simpler donation-only tools. Operational readiness becomes a key success factor.
Costs scale with usage
Event fundraising platforms commonly price based on modules, event volume, or payment processing, which can increase total cost as usage grows. Organizations running multiple events or adding peer-to-peer, text-to-give, or advanced reporting may see higher subscription and transaction-related expenses. Budget predictability can be harder when revenue is seasonal and tied to a few events. A detailed cost review is often needed before standardizing on the platform.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Champion | Not publicly listed — contact GiveSmart for pricing | Listed on GiveSmart Plans page. Includes fundraising & event management tools, unlimited users, unlimited events, and access to all fundraising features; GiveSmart states "no transaction, ticketing, or per-donation fees." |
| Expert | Not publicly listed — contact GiveSmart for pricing | Listed on GiveSmart Plans page. Higher-level package; full feature access included; exact feature differences and pricing provided via demo/quote. |
| Donor CRM | Not publicly listed — contact GiveSmart for pricing | Donor management CRM. GiveSmart documentation explicitly advertises a 30-day free trial for GiveSmart Donor CRM. Integrates with fundraising suite. |
Seller details
Momentive Software
St. Petersburg, FL, USA
2019
Private
https://www.momentivesoftware.com/
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