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  1. Pass Fees to Purchaser

    *Fiserv (formerly CardConnect) When choosing to accept credit card payments, a fee is charged per transaction to the organization. Fees passed and paid by the purchaser are found in the Transaction section of the Revenue Report . The collec...
  2. Communication Settings

    Manage and customize campaign receipts, statements, tax letters, and item donation letters. Create a personal registration text, which is sent once a user completes registration, is added as a new user, or is checked-in. Include a note on your state...
  3. Managing Org Admins

    Note: Available to org admins only. Org admin is the highest admin-level which gives access to the Org Hub to manage all past, present, and future fundraising and can manage the GiveSmart account. Only org admins can manage other org admin...
  4. Volunteer Roles

    GiveSmart provides two limited administrative roles, campaign assistant, and volunteers. These roles allow access to areas such as managing the items, check-in in, assist with bidding, and checkout. Visit User Role Permissions to learn more about...
  5. Auction Settings Overview

    Set the Item Page View along with various additional item settings.  From Auction Advanced Settings , set a time for your auction items to close and include a countdown clock to the close time. Choose between bidding automatically stopping at a ...
  6. Download the GiveSmart Events Mobile App

    The GiveSmart Events Admin app is now available for download on the Apple App Store for iOS devices and is compatible with supported card readers . IMPORTANT: Only users with a Volunteer or Admin role need to download this application f...
  7. Create Custom Pages

    Create pages that include details about your organization and cause, fundraising details,  guest speakers, special instructions, highlight sponsors, share campaign details , or more. Visit Create a Custom Page with an Order Form to include ticket...
  8. 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...
  9. Return a Ticket Order

    Org and Campaign admins can return full ticket orders and choose how to handle the original payment. Returning an order removes all tickets, items, and donations. Unconfirmed invitees are removed from the Users tab and confirmed attendees show a...
  10. 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...