FUNDRAISING EVENT FEATURES
Everything you need for your gala, golf tournament or charity dinner, anywhere in Canada
From lifting bidding activity to simplifying event-night logistics, GalaBid's event features work together in one connected system, keeping your team in control behind the scenes while guests enjoy a professional, effortless night.
GalaBid is built for fundraising events, bringing together the tools Canadian charities need to run smooth, engaging, high-performing nights.
Leaderboards that drive competition between guests
Friendly competition keeps momentum high.
Display top bidders, supporters or fundraising teams with new-activity pop-ups that encourage guests to raise their bids and gifts. A simple way to keep energy in the room and spotlight generosity.
Personal shopper for guests without a phone
Make it easy for every guest to take part, even without their own device.
Volunteer accounts let event staff place bids, purchases and donations on behalf of guests. Ideal for supporters who prefer a traditional experience while your event stays digital.
Text outbid alerts
At an event, guests do not check email. They check their phones.
With text notifications, guests receive:
- Outbid alerts
- Auction updates
- Event messages
Texts keep guests engaged in real time, lifting bidding activity and the overall experience.
Checkout console that clears the room
End the night with a checkout that is quick and organized.
Results appear instantly, so there are no lineups and guests head home happy.
The checkout console lets staff search by guest name, item name or item number.
WE NEVER HOLD YOUR FUNDSPaddle raise and fund-a-need tools
Running a paddle raise? Record pledges at speed.
Enter paddle numbers and giving levels as fast as the auctioneer calls them, with every pledge added to the guest's invoice.
HOW PADDLE RAISE WORKSLive auction tools
Showcase live auction items before the auctioneer takes over, collect pre-bids, and add winning bids straight into GalaBid for invoicing and payment.
MORE ABOUT LIVE AUCTIONEvent ticketing and check-in
Sell tickets and tables, manage guest lists and check guests in, all within GalaBid.
Ticketing connects directly to your fundraising tools, so every ticket holder is registered to bid before they arrive.
EXPLORE TICKETING & CHECK-IN
