Updated Articles

  1. Purchaser and Attendee Information

    Purchasers are required to provide their name, email address, phone, mailing address, and provide additional information requested from a User Custom Field (optional)  at the time of purchase. You can choose to capture and require information fr...
  2. Campaign Dashboard Overview

    The Dashboard provides a real-time overview of your campaign site with access to settings, tools, and reports. Watch a video Dashboard overview Your organization name and admin pages are above the Dashboard . The campaign name, date, an...
  3. 2025 Q3

    July 1 - September 30 GiveSmart Events Improvements: SMS Opt-Out Reminder on Donate Now Form Add Opt‑In Reminder on Accept Invitation Page Users now see confirmation that email or SMS will be sent after registration Improved Human Verif...
  4. Smart Partners

    Need extra support? We have excellent partners ready to help.   Why work with Smart Partners?   Just like we’re experts in fundraising technology, they’re experts in the logistics of delivering friendly guest services staff and help operatin...
  5. Changing your Merchant Account Information

    *Fiserv (formerly CardConnect) This article details how to locate the information currently associated with your GiveSmart Events Merchant Account, and the steps to take to update key information such as the linked Bank Account for deposits, Leg...
  6. MagTek Swiper Troubleshooting

    Please reference some of these common troubleshooting tips if you are experiencing an issue with your Magtek iDynamo 5 swiper.   Remember - only swipers purchased through our card processing partner are compatible with our sites.  Please visit o...
  7. How To Use MagTek Swiper

    GiveSmart Events Admin App Download the GiveSmart Events Admin mobile app through the Apple App Store. Organization Admin, Campaign Admin, Campaign Assistant or Volunteer user role access is required to sign in. NOTE: Do...
  8. How to Make a Monetary Donation

    This article details the various ways you can make a monetary donation through a GiveSmart Event Site.  Donate Now From the Home page, locate the Donate Now section and make a one-time or monthly donation. Payment is processed at the time o...
  9. 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...
  10. Batch Report

    *Fiserv (formerly CardConnect) Overview of all credit card transactions grouped as a batch and deposited in your bank account attached to the Merchant Account . View the date payments are deposited, gross raised, adjustments and fees deducted, r...