Updated Articles

  1. Using a GiveSmart Link

    When participating in a GiveSmart event, you may receive a personal link which will provide instant access to the event site.  When the link is clicked, you may land on a page where you can select to continue to the event, or be taken directly ...
  2. Donor CRM: Automate Tracking Donors, Thank You Letters, and Retaining Them to Give Again

    Your Intuitive, Simple CRM Community Brands, GiveSmart's parent company, acquired SimplyFundraisingCRM in March 2022, rounding out the GiveSmart fundraising and donor management platform.   Built by fundraising experts with over 25 years ...
  3. Capture Recurring Donations

    Allow donors to choose between a one-time or monthly donation through your campaign site. Recurring donors' credit cards are automatically charged, the same day each month. The initial donation is included in the campaign's revenue totals, w...
  4. Auto Generated Emails

    Certain actions a user or admin performs will automatically send email messages. Some information is customizable in the campaign settings, however, the overall content of the message is not.   Action Sample Communication Ticket, in...
  5. User Permissions

    As an Admin you may wonder what the difference is between the Admin and User Roles.  Who do you assign Admin access to, and what privileges does this give them on your campaign site?  The information listed below breaks down the different...
  6. Add Item Images

    Add images to items to capture the supporter's attention. Feature both main and additional images on each item.  Image files must be .jpg, .png or .gif (No PDF). The ideal size is 1088 x 816 pixels. Tip: Use Google images and logos...
  7. Create an Auction Item

    Auction Items are things such as products, tickets, vacation destinations, and gift certificates. Items can be available for online bidding or auctioned off by an auctioneer or emcee. An item can be offered individually or combined into a package ...
  8. Best Practices: Silent Auction

    Hear best practices and tips from our experts to help you prepare for your in-person event.  ...
  9. Best Practices: Checkout

    Hear best practices and tips from our experts to help you prepare for your in-person event.  ...
  10. Best Practices: Pre Event Tips

    Hear best practices and tips from our experts to help you prepare for your in-person event.  ...