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  1. Tips for a Flawless Check In - Best Practices

    When guests check in at your event, this sets the pace for the evening, and is the location best suited for making a great first impression.  We've made it easy to customize your check-in process to fit the needs of your guests.  The tips below are...
  2. Welcome Guide

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  3. Setting You Up for Success: Best Practices for an In-Person Event

    Recorded: 2023 Hear from our experts as they provide you with best practices to help maximize your in-person event.   Pre-event tips Check In Silent Auction Raffles Instant Items Live Auction Donation Appeal Closing the Auction Che...
  4. Donation Appeal Methods

    Offering a Donation Appeal, Mission Moment, or any version of a Call for Cash is a great way to let your donors support your cause. There are various methods that could be added to your campaign, which is as easy as creating the donation opportun...
  5. Run a Campaign: Event Day Preparation

    Watch a Video Walkthrough One Week Pre-Event Checklist Review and finalize Tickets and Seating Management. Complete auction items and item display sheet. Complete the guest list and assign bid numbers (if applicable). Confirm...
  6. Quick Start Guide

    This welcome guide will walk you through the next steps and provide relevant resources to get your fundraising journey started.   Understanding the Guide GiveSmart is comprised of 3 modules, GiveSmart Fundraise ,  Events and Donor CRM .  It w...
  7. Pay your Deposit

    Credit Card Visit www.givesmart.com/payments , follow prompts, entering ALL required information. You will receive an e-mail receipt to the e-mail address entered on the first page.   Check Mail a check to GiveSmart’s headquarters: GiveSm...
  8. Create Additional Campaigns (Events)

    Note: Available for org admins (for GiveSmart Events only customers) or Global Admin (for GiveSmart Events + Fundraise customers) once the deposit is paid or the annual subscription is paid. Signing a GiveSmart contract provides you a twelve-mo...
  9. Displays Overview

    Feature fundraising activity during your program with a real-time display. Access displays From the Admin Navigation , click Design > Displays . Display type options To create a new display, click the '+New Display' button. From the displ...
  10. Statement and Receipt FAQs

    What Is the difference between a statement and a receipt? Statement : A statement is generated for any user with activity . User activity includes ticket orders, instant, vote or raffle item purchases, auction winnings, and donations. Stateme...