Event.Gives
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Overview
Event.Gives offers a specialized fundraising event platform designed to eliminate lines and maximize donor engagement through real-time interaction. Despite some users reporting a learning period for advanced custom branding, its zero-latency auction technology justifies the cost.
Event.Gives Specifications
- Fundraising Software
- Online Fundraising Platforms
- Event Management
- CRM Integration
Event.Gives Features
Real-Time Auction Management
This feature allows organizations to run live and silent auctions with zero latency, ensuring bidders stay engaged without technical delays. It includes automated outbid notifications sent via text, which keeps the energy high and drives competitive bidding. By centralizing item tracking and bid history, staff can manage complex auctions with minimal administrative stress.
Peer-To-Peer Golf.Gives
Specifically designed for golf tournaments, this module allows players to invite their networks to support the mission through "Penny Per Yard" pledges. It simplifies the peer-to-peer model for sports-based events, making it easier for participants to solicit small, recurring donations. This niche tool diversifies the donor base and engages younger, more active constituencies effectively.
Mobile Check‑Out And Payments
Event.Gives allows attendees to pay for auction items, tickets, and donations directly from their phones, streamlining checkout and reducing wait times. Secure payment processing is handled via Stripe, ensuring transactions are PCI-compliant and reconciled automatically. Guests receive instant payment confirmation via email, simplifying item pickup and departure.
Pros And Cons of Event.Gives
Pros
Zero-latency bidding for high-energy auctions
Seamless mobile-first checkout eliminates guest lines
Highly responsive customer support team
Cons
Custom branding requires some technical familiarity
Technical guidance might be necessary for new users
Event.Gives Reviews
Total 10 reviews
4.5
All reviews are from verified customers
Rating Distribution
5
Stars70%
4
Stars20%
3
Stars0%
2
Stars10%
1
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Share your experience
Small-Business, 11-50 employees
“Great experience”
Pros
Having Madeline Cloer walk me through the issues I had with the software made a big difference. She was very knowledgeable, explained everything clearly andhelped me understand the system much better. I also really value how this platform lets us track constituents especially during our annual fundraiser when we need to organize donations and donor details in one place. It helps us stay on top of everything and manage those events without losing track of important information. The recent integration with Blackbaud/Raiser's Edge has been especially useful as well.
Cons
The page resets every time you connect someone to Blackbaud is not good. If you're working on page 21, it sends you all the way back to the beginning instead of keeping your place. That makes the process take longer than it should.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
8
Value for money
9
Customer Support
9
Functionality
9
Not Specified, N/A employees
“Great value for your money”
Pros
Incredibly user-friendly for both attendees and admins!! The design is clean and makes engagement really simple. It also includes a variety of useful features and works in virtual settings with absolutely no latency. Their pricing model is hard to beat.
Cons
The reporting features still fall short compared with some other platforms. There are plenty of workarounds since you can export the data but this area still needs more improvement.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Primary/Secondary Education, 51-100 employees
“User-friendly event setup”
Pros
The whole setting up the event and creating a custom event website went very quickly. The platform was also very user-friendly for our patrons which made the whole process much better.
Cons
I wasn't happy with the number of fees tied to it. A lot of customers were frustrated by those charges even when they were optional.
Rating Distribution
Ease of use
10
Value for money
10
Customer Support
10
Functionality
10
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of pricing plans does Event.Gives offer?
Event.Gives price starts with a free plan, Live Pro at approximately $500/event, and a Premium Service at $1,500/event. Get a detailed Event.Gives cost breakdown tailored to your specific requirements.
What other apps does Event.Gives integrate with?
Event.Gives supports integration with multiple systems, including Stripe (for payments), Twilio (for SMS), Salesforce, Blackbaud Raiser's Edge NXT, and Zoom (for streaming).
Who are the typical users of Event.Gives?
Event.Gives features are used by nonprofit organizations, development offices, and fundraising teams that need accurate donor management, financial reconciliation, and reporting to improve fundraising efficiency.
Does Event.Gives have a mobile app?
Event.Gives does not offer a dedicated mobile app for download; however, its platform is fully mobile-responsive, allowing attendees to bid, check in, and pay via any mobile web browser.
What language does Event.Gives support?
Event.Gives software primarily supports English.
What level of support does Event.Gives offer?
Event.Gives offers support via contact form, blogs, phone number and relevant documentation.
Does Event.Gives offer an API?
Yes, Event.Gives does offer an API.