Online donations for Australian charities, schools and clubs

Prompt at checkout, run a fund-a-need, or simply collect online donations. Set up in minutes, and every donation goes straight to your organisation’s own Stripe account. Processing fees apply.

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Why nonprofits choose GalaBid

Donations that go straight to you

Funds settle into your Stripe account, and processing fees apply.

  • Set up donations with suggested amounts, a progress target and a campaign link.
  • Choose how supporters give: online, in the room, or both.
  • Pricing for your campaign is confirmed by our Australian team.

A donation experience built for any device

Supporters can donate from their phone, tablet or computer.

  • Mobile and desktop, with suggested amounts
  • A clear donate button on your campaign page
  • A progress display that builds momentum toward your target

Total control over your funds

Choose who covers Stripe fees: you or your donors.

  • GalaBid never marks up Stripe fees
  • Funds go to your own Stripe account, on Stripe's payout schedule
  • GalaBid never touches or holds your funds
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Other platforms hold your funds.
With GalaBid, funds go directly to you.

Every dollar your supporters give goes straight to you, not through us.
GalaBid never holds, delays, or touches your funds.
No holding accounts. No delays. No platform float. No risk transferred to you.

Our donations platform is packed with good things

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Four ways to collect

Set up a donation item with suggested amounts. Run it as a standalone appeal or alongside an auction. Add a prompt for ticket or raffle purchasers. Prompt unsuccessful bidders to donate. Run a paddle raise or a fund-a-need.

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Big screen leaderboards

Display your goal, a thermometer tracking progress, and donor recognition on the big screen at your event.

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Activity feed

Donors post a message of support on your campaign to inspire others to help your cause.

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Payment methods

Donors can pay with Apple Pay, Google Pay or a credit or debit card, so giving is quick on any device.

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Paddle Raise

Allocate paddle numbers at check-in or before your event. Enter the numbers as your auctioneer calls them out, and add all donations to invoices for easy checkout.

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Straight gifts can be deductible

A donation with nothing received in return can be deductible. Where a donor receives something in return, such as a ticket or auction item, only the amount above its value may qualify. Check with your tax adviser. Invoices and reports give you and your donors the records you need.

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Matching moments

Where a board member offers to match gifts up to a figure, the live tally on screen makes the match visible and urgent.

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Records for your reporting

Gift-level exports give your finance team the underlying data for fundraising reporting.

Frequently asked questions about donations

When is the best time to ask for a donation?

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While the supporter already has their card out. Prompting at checkout, after they have purchased a ticket or won an item, converts far better than a separate ask later.

Are donations tax deductible?

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A gift with nothing received in return is generally deductible, unlike a ticket or a winning bid where only the amount above fair market value counts. Check your position with your tax adviser.

Do we have to send a receipt?

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Donors can ask for a receipt. Your organisation issues receipts for donations, and GalaBid provides the transaction records.

Can we set suggested amounts?

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Yes, and tying each amount to what it funds raises the average gift. Supporters give more readily to a specific outcome than to a number.

How do we chase unpaid pledges?

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Pledge details are available along with contact details and payment status in the campaign dashboard. Payment prompts are automatic and reminders can be sent.

Can supporters give anonymously?

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Yes. The gift counts toward the tally without the name being displayed.

Where do donations land?

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In your organisation’s own Stripe account, on Stripe's payout schedule.

Can we run a matching challenge?

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Yes. Where a donor matches gifts up to a figure, the live tally on screen makes the match visible, which creates the urgency.

Do you mark up processing?

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No. You pay Stripe’s processing fees directly. If you negotiate a nonprofit rate with Stripe, you keep the benefit.

Can we collect donations without running an event?

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Yes. A standalone donation page works with no auction or ticketing attached.