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  1. Volunteer Training

    To prepare your volunteers, share the following materials. Watch Volunteer Training . Send the reference guide. Download Volunteer Reference Guide Share the profile. Download Volunteer Profile Provide any additional fundraiser-spec...
  2. Contacting GiveSmart Events Support

    The  GiveSmart Support  team is available to assist with platform-related questions and technical issues. Our team can help with: Troubleshooting problems you may encounter while using GiveSmart Providing clarification for aspects of the softw...
  3. Additional GiveSmart Services

    Expert service with a personal touch.  Flexible options to fit your team.  Encouragement every step of the way.  GiveSmart  partners have the flexibility to add on services to support your individual needs. There are three service offerings av...
  4. Event Equipment Rental & Purchase

    GiveSmart is accessible through a browser from any device.   Visit  www.givesmart.com  and click 'Platform Login' in the top right, or the campaign's website URL, and sign in, which allows you access to the campaign based on your  User Role . ...
  5. Sending Text Messages

    Notify supporters with a text message to keep fundraising details such as the auction is open for bidding, tickets are available for purchase, ask for a donation, highlight items, congratulate auction winners, prompt to pay an outstanding balance, a...
  6. Smart Partners

    Need extra support? We have excellent partners ready to help.   Why work with Smart Partners?   Just like we’re experts in fundraising technology, they’re experts in the logistics of delivering friendly guest services staff and help operatin...
  7. Changing your Merchant Account Information

    *Fiserv (formerly CardConnect) This article details how to locate the information currently associated with your GiveSmart Events Merchant Account, and the steps to take to update key information such as the linked Bank Account for deposits, Legal...
  8. Close Auction Items (Silent & Live)

    Close your auction items all at once, by categories assigned, or one at a time to stop activity. Once silent or live items are closed, reconcile them to assign the winning bidder and allow them to checkout.  When all Silent items are closed and w...
  9. Sending Email Messages

    Stay connected with supporters via email. Watch a video Create an email  From the Admin Navigation , select  Communications >  Email . Click +New Email Choose Recipient(s) . Customize the Subject and Body . On...
  10. Purchaser and Attendee Information

    Purchasers are required to provide their name, email address, phone, mailing address, and provide additional information requested from a User Custom Field (optional)  at the time of purchase. You can choose to capture and require information fr...