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Not all contracts are created equal. Some lock you in for multiple years. Some charge overage fees you didn't see coming. Some make it hard to export your donor data when you leave. A few worth asking upfront: What is the total cost including processing fees? Is there a long term commitment?... Lire la suite

Switching platforms is never ideal, but sometimes it's necessary. Maybe the pricing got out of hand or support disappeared when you needed it most. The timing is tricky. Too close to the event and you're retraining volunteers and re-entering items under pressure. Has your organization made a... Lire la suite

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... Lire la suite

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... Lire la suite

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... Lire la suite

Waiting until two weeks before the event is one of the most common mistakes. Item entry alone takes longer than most people expect. Add in guest communication, mobile bidding setup, and sponsor recognition and you're looking at a real project. Most experienced event chairs start 6 to 8 weeks... Lire la suite

The subscription price is just the starting point. Here's what people often forget to factor in: Percentage of bids collected by the platform. Payment processing fees. Setup or onboarding costs. Staff time spent learning a new tool. The cost of poor support on event night. When you add it all... Lire la suite

Most fundraising software platforms charge a percentage of every dollar raised. On the surface it sounds small. But run the math on a $100K event and you're handing over $2,000 to $5,000 that was meant for your school or cause. Flat fee alternatives exist. The question is whether the features... Lire la suite

For teams building or scaling a remittance or cross-border payments business, choosing the right infrastructure platform is a critical decision. There are multiple options in the market — from building in-house to using white-label platforms or modular fintech stacks. When narrowing down... Lire la suite