features for in-person non for profit fundraising events

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.

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GalaBid is built for fundraising events, bringing together the tools Canadian charities need to run smooth, engaging, high-performing nights.

Trusted by charities and non-profits around the world, GalaBid stands out for its feature set, its design, and human support when it matters most.
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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.

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Paddle 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.

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Live 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.

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Event 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.

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Built around the Canadian charity gala

Together, these features keep guests engaged, cut admin, speed up checkout, and lift bidding and donations, for charity galas, golf tournament dinners, school fundraisers and community events across Canada.

One campaign, many ways to fundraise

Forget juggling fundraising pages. One GalaBid campaign site gives supporters every way to give: silent auction, raffle, donations and event tickets.

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Silent auction

Add auction items to your online catalogue in a click. Source your own, or add no-risk items from the Canadian consignment catalogue.

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Run a raffle

Sell tickets, draw winners and notify them, at the touch of a button. Licence from your province or municipality required.

  • Create and brand a raffle in minutes
  • Pay by credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay
  • Funds settle instantly through Stripe Canada
  • Tickets sent by email or text
  • Single tickets or bundles
  • One-click draw with winner notifications
  • Certified random number generator and a draw log for your licence report
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Collect donations

Secure giving to your cause, online and in the room.

  • Set up in minutes
  • Secure payments through Stripe Canada
  • Activity feed of supporter messages
  • Pledge leaderboard for live events
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Sell tickets and check in guests

Individual tickets, tables and guest management for Canadian galas, with check-in on the night.

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Fundraising Event FAQs

Can we run a silent auction, live auction and paddle raise together?

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Yes. Run your silent auction, live auction and paddle raise (also called a pledge or fund-a-need) in one campaign. Supporters register once, and their purchases and pledges come together for checkout. You can also add event ticketing and check-in.

What equipment and internet connection do we need?

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Have connected laptops or tablets available for registration, volunteers and checkout staff. If you're displaying leaderboards, you'll also need a computer connected to the venue's screens or projector. Check Wi-Fi coverage around registration, auction displays and checkout, and arrange a backup connection before the event.

How do we get guests registered before the event?

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Share your campaign link in advance so supporters can register from their own devices and browse the auction. If bidding is open, they can start bidding too. Guests with tickets assigned to them through GalaBid ticketing are already registered for the campaign.

How do we display leaderboards on our venue’s screens?

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Open your GalaBid leaderboard in a browser on a computer connected to the venue's AV system. Your AV team can arrange the connection and switch between the leaderboard, presentations and other event content. Test everything before guests arrive, including whether the text is readable from the back of the room.

How should we display our silent auction items?

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Create a display where guests can browse physical items, with clear descriptions and item numbers matching your online catalogue. For experiences, use photos and printed descriptions. Add your campaign QR code so guests can open the silent auction on their phones, find an item and bid. No app download is needed. Use the big-screen leaderboard to highlight bidding activity.

Can we check guests in using GalaBid ticketing?

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Yes. Your team can manage the guest list and scan ticket QR codes at the door using connected devices, all within GalaBid ticketing. Display your campaign QR code at the entrance and on tables so guests can easily access the fundraising activities.

Can volunteers help guests register and bid?

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Yes. Give your team GalaBid volunteer accounts so they can register supporters and place bids, purchases and donations on their behalf. Volunteers use connected devices, so guests without smartphones, or those who would like some help, can take part throughout the evening.

How do we keep guests involved during the auction?

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Display bidding activity on your leaderboards and use SMS outbid alerts to let supporters know when someone has outbid them. Your MC can remind guests where to find the auction and announce when bidding is due to close.

How do the live auction and paddle raise fit into the evening?

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Use live auction tools to showcase items, collect pre-bids and record winning bids after the auctioneer closes each lot. During the paddle raise, your team records pledges against supporters, adding them to their invoices for checkout.

How do we manage checkout and item collection?

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The checkout console lets staff search by guest name, item name or item number, check invoices and confirm payment before handing over auction items. Assign volunteers to payments and item collection so guests know where to go.

Can we use our own card terminal and mark payments as paid?

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Yes, on the flat fee plan where it's offered in your region (see pricing for the options where you are). Take payment through your own card terminal, then record it against the supporter's invoice in GalaBid and mark it as paid. The terminal payment is separate from GalaBid, so your team must update the record to keep outstanding balances accurate.

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GalaBid never holds, delays, or touches your funds.
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