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  1. Add an Admin or Volunteer

    User is the default role on a campaign, which gives the registered user access to the event website. Admin access can be provided at the time a user is added to a campaign or updated at a later date. Visit Manage Org Admins to add additional org h...
  2. Purchase a Ticket for a Supporter

    Enter all ticket purchases outside of the Order Form, such as phoned or mailed in. Assign complimentary tickets or assist guests who prefer not to purchase electronically. Once the order is entered, both the purchaser and any attendees are reflect a...
  3. Assign Bidder Numbers to Users

    GiveSmart allows for both manual or auto-assign bidder numbers. GiveSmart does not supply physical paddles or bidder numbers. We recommend using numbers between 100-999. Tip: Multiple guests (couples) can share a bidder number. Auto-assign bid...
  4. Registration

    Gain access to bid, buy and donate to organizations you wish to support. Once registration is complete, receive email and text updates about the event, staying connected to the fundraising. Visit Registration Email to see an example. Watch a vide...
  5. Self Check-In

    Allow guests the option to check-in to the event or campaign themselves.  By sending a simple text message, guests can check themselves into the event allowing admin to track attendance and maintain a contactless environment.  This feature can be us...
  6. Sample Communication Timeline

    Communication plays an integral role in the success of your event.  Everything from early promotions to the close has an effect on your supporter's experience.  So it's important to ensure that the communication strategy that is used, is providing i...
  7. Remote Technician

    Let a Remote Technician assist in creating an amazing experience for your supporters during your fundraising event.  A dedicated technician is assigned to provide solutions and guidance during the hours of your program.  Tasks included with Remote ...
  8. Copy an Existing Event Site (Campaign)

    This guide details how to copy existing Event Sites (Campaigns) with the option to carry over global settings, items, users, and tickets.  The ability to copy Event Sites/Campaigns is available for Org Admins (GiveSmart Events only) or Global Admi...
  9. Set Up a Merchant Account to Process Credit Cards Updated

    This article details how to set up your CardConnect Merchant Account (MID), which is required in order to process credit card transactions through GiveSmart. Note: Your organization may require more than one merchant account, since all GiveSm...
  10. Volunteer Reference Guide

    We've gathered the essential tasks volunteers handle making it easy to reference on event day. We recommend printing copies to provide to your volunteer staff.   Volunteer Reference Guide.pdf Reviews Check-in a guest Register a guest P...