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  1. 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 . ...
  2. Venue IP Address

    Fundraising events such as galas and auctions rely heavily on reliable internet connectivity. By collecting and submitting your venue’s IP address ahead of time, we can ensure the connection is recognized and secure. This proactive step prevents d...
  3. Merchant Account FAQ

    General Q: Who is Fiserv? Fiserv is one of the world’s leading financial technology companies. They provide the secure payment network that processes credit card transactions, deposits, and reporting for millions of businesses and financial in...
  4. Multiple Fundraising Products Welcome Guide

    Welcome to GiveSmart!  This welcome guide is intended for organizations who own 2 or more GiveSmart Fundraising Products, including any combination of GiveSmart Events, Fundraise or Donor CRM.  This guide will walk you through the next steps ...
  5. 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...
  6. Manage Saved Credit Card Information

    *Fiserv (formerly CardConnect)  Add card information that is saved to your GiveSmart account to expedite future fundraising contributions and check-in/check-out processes. Save multiple cards, allowing you to easily choose between different paymen...
  7. Manage User Registration and Participation Requirements

    Capture user email, and mailing addresses at registration and/or require a credit card to be on file to participate. These fields are visible to the user via the My Info and Pay pages.  Set registration requirements Choose to require a user t...
  8. Settle Remaining Balances

    Process payment for all unpaid supporters with a remaining balance who are not marked as a Pledge, within a threshold range set by you, who have a credit card on file by running payments automatically. For supporters with multiple cards on file, ...
  9. Checkout FAQs

    Can I enter a check or cash payment for a user's purchase? Yes. Visit Checkout a User for more information. Cash and check payments will not be included in the Batch Report summary, as we do not deposit these funds on your behalf. Can I recor...
  10. Add an Item for Purchase to a Supporters Account Using Immediate Checkout

    Add Instant, raffle , and vote items to a supporter's account using Immediate Checkout. Note:  This applies to all instant, raffle or vote items with the Checkout Type set to: Immediate Checkout. When Checkout Type is set to: Add to Cart , ite...