#GivingTuesday was founded in 2012 by New York’s 92nd Street Y in partnership with the United Nations Foundation. Together, with a team of influencers and founding partners, they launched a global movement that has engaged organizations worldwide. Greater Giving is excited to announce our Third Annual Giving Tuesday Donation Page Contest! If you are using Greater Giving’s Online Payments software for… Read More »
Mobile bidding is fun, easy and can really boost your fundraising revenue. To make the most of this great technology, you’ll need to market your mobile bidding event effectively so you can generate excitement, get your guests on board and help them feel comfortable with the process. An easy way to accomplish this is to… Read More »
Power Requirements For indoor events, the Auctionpay terminal can use a standard 3-prong wall outlet. Greater Giving also highly recommends using a power strip with a surge protector. For outdoor events using other forms of power such as a generator or backup power supply, plan on a minimum of 4 amps per terminal. Any extension cords (and/or power strips)… Read More »
Auctionpay Card Reader Information How Does the Card Reader Work? Unlike the Auctionpay terminals, the Auctionpay card reader is most often used in conjunction with Greater Giving Online’s Go Time. If you’re using the reader and Go Time at your event, you’ll need the following equipment: One card reader per PC (ratio of 100 guests per reader)… Read More »
Spring 2015 Greater Giving Release Notes Mobile, mobile, mobile. In 2015, today’s bidder and donor are more on the go than ever. Early spring saw a major update to Greater Giving’s Online Payments platform. Your time and your organization’s resources are too valuable to waste on manual processes like taking registrations by phone, follow-up on donations,… Read More »
We’ll Be at NTEN’s #15NTC in Austin in March #15NTC will feature a Science Fair exhibit, three plenaries, over 100 educational breakout sessions, and networking with nonprofit professionals. We’ll be hanging out with some of these guys to hand out: 5 Things to check out before you come see us: Top 5 Auction Trends in the… Read More »
How to maneuver Greater Giving events hosted around the nation Attend a Greater Giving Event in your area Our Greater Giving Area Marketing Managers (aka Event Fundraising Experts) often host get togethers in their respective territories throughout the year. They host these events to provide small group, in-person access for our clients and those interested in… Read More »
Data exchange guide Greater Giving’s Data Exchange is a feature built into Greater Giving Online. Use of the feature can be focused into two key areas; importing data before your event and exporting data after your event. The short video below shows more of how this works. While Event Software Online is the center of activity… Read More »
Your organization offers a valuable service to the community and you are passionate about raising funds to accomplish your mission. Sometimes, though, the work of raising funds can be a bit daunting. Luckily, Greater Giving is here to make your life easier. Let’s take a look at some fundraising challenges and the tools that can… Read More »
When faced with what Auctionpay card reader technology to adopt for your fundraising event, absolutely do your own due diligence, or talk to a representative to walk you through your options. You do not have to make this decision by yourself! A fantastic benefit event can be spoiled for donors when they are forced to stand in a… Read More »