Vertical Industry Software Resources

Discussions to expand your knowledge on Vertical Industry Software

Resource pages are designed to give you a cross-section of information we have on specific categories. You'll find discussions from users like you.

Contents

Vertical Industry Software Discussions

Question on: HelloFund

How do you get more parents to participate in your school auction?

Participation is everything. A silent auction with 40% of attendees bidding outperforms one with 80% attendance and low engagement every time. A few things that move the needle: mobile bidding so guests don't have to find a bid sheet, early item previews sent via email, and a live leaderboard that creates friendly competition. What has worked at your school to drive more bids and donations?

Show Less

Three things we've seen move the needle consistently: mobile bidding so there's no hunting for bid sheets, item preview emails sent a few days before the event, and outbid notifications that pull guests back into the auction throughout the night. HelloFund includes all of these. Engagement goes up when bidding is frictionless.

Show Less

Answered: Phil Sanger on March 27, 2026

Your answer

Question on: HelloFund

What fundraising tools work best for Catholic school galas?

Catholic school galas have a unique energy. Strong community ties, parent volunteers, and a mission that donors genuinely care about. The right tools should support that, not get in the way. Silent auction software, fund a need moments, and peer to peer giving pages can all work together when the platform is built for events like these. What has your school found most effective? Any tools or approaches you'd recommend?

Show Less

HelloFund was built with events like these in mind. Catholic schools make up a significant part of our client base. Silent auction bidding, Fund a Need, and peer to peer giving pages all live in one platform. No duct tape between tools. Our clients tell us the biggest win is having one place to manage everything and one team to call when they need help.

Show Less

Answered: Phil Sanger on March 27, 2026

Your answer

Question on: HelloFund

What's the biggest mistake schools make when running their first gala?

First time events are exciting and overwhelming in equal measure. A few patterns show up again and again: Underestimating setup time. Skipping a mobile bidding test run. Not promoting the auction in advance so guests arrive ready to bid. Relying on one volunteer who knows how everything works. If you've been through it, what do you wish you'd known before your first event?

Show Less

The one we see most often: waiting too long to promote the auction to attendees before the event. Guests who know what's up for bid before they walk in bid earlier and bid more. We coach our clients to send item previews via email in the week leading up to the event. It consistently drives higher engagement.

Show Less

Answered: Phil Sanger on March 27, 2026

Your answer