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How to automate it

How to automate “organize fundraising events, tickets and auctions”

Here is the best way to spend less time on this, best first. Each comes with steps you can follow today.

120 min
typically, once a month
45%
of the time can be automated
Some setup
to set up

Fix 1 of 1

Software feature

Run tickets, sponsors and auction in one event platform

Event fundraising platforms handle tickets, sponsorships, mobile bidding, checkout and receipts, and sync to your CRM, so you are not reconciling spreadsheets for weeks after the event.

Typically saves about 45% of the time3 h to set up
  1. 1Pick one platform for the whole event (Givebutter, GoFundMe Pro, OneCause or Greater Giving).
  2. 2Set up ticket types, sponsorship levels and auction items with photos.
  3. 3Use mobile bidding and card-on-file checkout.
  4. 4Sync results to your CRM and send thank-yous from it.

Tools: Givebutter · GoFundMe Pro · OneCause · Greater Giving

Who does this task

Roles in our library that list this as one of their common tasks. Each guide covers the rest of that role’s week.

Fundraiser / development officer

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Other common tasks for Fundraisers / development officers