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  1. Volunteer Profile

    Review the characteristics GiveSmart believes meet the ideal profile of a volunteer. Download Volunteer Profile Guide Tip: Print copies of this guide for your volunteers to reference before the fundraiser. ...
  2. Item Sheets

    Share item details for users who are physically browsing items. Customize and generate item sheets or bid sheets once item details are complete. Watch a Video Item Sheets From the Items Container within the Dashboard, click the More butto...
  3. Pre Fundraising Guide

    Quick Reference Outline for all event types (In-Person, Hybrid or Virtual).  This outline provides links to GiveSmart Help Center resources to help you plan and execute your event.   If you need some extra help integrating GiveSmart into you...
  4. Include a Video or Live Stream on your Home Page

    Many of our charity partners are incorporating a live stream of their fundraisers or a pre-recorded video.  Videos or a link to a live stream can be added to a custom section , custom page , or presentation page . Visit Custom Section and Page T...
  5. Place a Bid

    A single bid can be placed as a one time bid for any amount or auto bids can be placed and set at the maximum amount a user is willing to spend.   Bids can be added to a user's account by org, campaign, or volunteer admins. Watch a video     ...
  6. Manage a User's Credit Card

    We understand the importance of having a sense of security and confidence when it comes to managing your user’s credit card information. Secure Pre-Event Require users to have a credit card to bid, purchase, or donate. Credit Card Requirement ...
  7. Ask Questions to Attendees

    Include questions purchasers and or attendees can answer at the time of purchase or confirmation. Meal choice, seating preference, dietary restrictions, and more can be captured. Visit Ticketing Reports to learn more about where to review or dow...
  8. Manage User Details

    Manage supporter accounts by confirming and updating their user details. Re-send the welcome text messages, download statements, or remove a user with no activity on the campaign site. Watch a video Update a user account. Add or update a...
  9. Promote & Share Campaign

    Get users excited and active on the campaign as early as possible. Promote far and wide to get users registered, engaged in the items, making donations, and more! Tip: Start to promote the campaign 5-7 days prior to your fundraiser. We do ...
  10. Update a Pledge Payment

    Pledged payments are considered outstanding balances and located in the unpaid section of the Outstanding Balances Report . When the payment is received, it can be updated, no longer reflecting as an outstanding balance, but as payment received ....