# Event.Gives Reviews **Vendor:** Event.Gives **Category:** [Auction Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/auction-software) **Average Rating:** 4.6/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 115 ## About Event.Gives We are Fanatics About Event Success! Event.Gives is the easiest and most reliable event fundraising platform for any size organization or nonprofit. With our Interactive Ticketing, Live.Events, Super Fast Check-In and other top-of-the-line fundraising features, we will make your next event a success. We are democratizing fundraising event attendance and are dedicated to supporting you every step of the way. ## Event.Gives Pros & Cons **What users like:** - Users value the **efficient donation tracking** of Event.Gives, simplifying management and enhancing event organization. (1 reviews) - Users value the **effective donor management** features of Event.Gives, making fundraising events smoother and more organized. (1 reviews) - Users value the **ease of use** of Event.Gives, praising its clarity and seamless management of events and donations. (1 reviews) - Users value the **expert guidance and seamless event tracking** provided by Event.Gives for fundraising success. (1 reviews) - Users value the **seamless integrations** of Event.Gives, especially appreciating its connection to Blackbaud/Raiser's Edge for managing events. (1 reviews) - Tracking (1 reviews) **What users dislike:** - Users dislike the **clunky interface** due to frequent page resets, which hinder efficiency and increase time spent. (1 reviews) - Users face frustrating **technical issues** with the page resetting during connections, complicating their workflow significantly. (1 reviews) - Users find the **page reset issue** frustrating, as it significantly increases the time needed to navigate through Event.Gives. (1 reviews) - Users find the **navigation reset** frustrating, as it makes using Event.Gives more time-consuming than necessary. (1 reviews) ## Event.Gives Reviews ### 1. Seamless Event Tracking with Stellar Support **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Aubree P. | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 19, 2026 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** I really appreciated how Madeline Cloer guided me through the issues with Event.Gives. She really knows what she's doing and made everything clear. I also love how Event.Gives helps us keep track of constituents, especially in our yearly fundraiser where we organize all the donations and donor information. It makes things easy to keep track of, allowing us to manage these events smoothly. It's especially helpful with the recent connection we made to Blackbaud/Raiser's Edge. **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** I do not like how the page resets every time you connect someone to blackbaud. You can be on page 21, and it will take you back to zero. Makes things more time consuming than they need to be. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** I use Event.Gives to track events and donations smoothly, keeping everything organized in one place, especially tracking constituents that are hard to manage otherwise. ### 2. An auctioneer software for everyone! **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Seth W. | Owner, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 21, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** Event.Gives is super user friendly for both the user and admin. It's a clean design, makes it super easy for people to engage, offers several features, and can be used in a virtual setting with ZERO latency!!! Also, you can't beat their pricing model. **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** It still is lacking some of the reporting capabilities that other softwares provide. There are a lot of work arounds as you can export the data, but it's got some work to do on here. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** The ability for my clients to use a software without having to spend too much on it. Many NPOs have volunteers managing their software and lack some technical abilities. EG platform is super easy to use for anyone, requires a very little leanring curve! Also, it works with Stripe which is super quick and easy to set up. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Seth, We're glad you liked the virtual capabilities our platform has to offer - zero latency is a real game changer in a fast paced auction environment! We are always looking for ways to improve and feedback like yours helps us to do so. Keep an eye out for updates to our reporting tools in the future! Thank you for your #FanaticalReview! ### 3. Customer Service is beyond compare **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Kathryn C. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** May 23, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** Their team was incredibly supportive and helpful with setting up our event site, AND it's all FREE support. We ended up paying to have them at our event as extra support, but they were available and SO HELPFUL during the planning process, which I appreciated as this year was my first year with our nonprofit. The platform is sooo user friendly and even our older demographic had no issues using their phones to bid and engage throughout our event. We exceeded our goals this year and this platform was a HUGE help in doing so. **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** It took some getting used to their reporting but their customer support team helped walk me through it and helped me understand how to get the information we needed. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** Their software increased engagement and bidding by 100% this year. Allowing our guests to bid from their own devices is a huge reason why bidding doubled this year. Its easy to use and people definitely enjoyed using it throughout the event. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Kathryn, There's nothing we love more than helping charitable organizations exceed their fundraising goals - mission accomplished! We are so glad to hear that our platform had your guests so engaged at this year's event. Remember: you can book a call with our Customer Success team at any time. They'd be more than happy to any questions you have relating to the platform's features and reporting, as well as general best practices. We're here to help! ### 4. Super smooth ticketing and check-in features! **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Rita S. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 13, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** I honestly can not stress how much we loved switching to Event.Gives and how their ticketing feature streamlined EVERYTHING on event day. Not only was it so simple and easy to set up the tickets themselves, but guests found it very user friendly to navigate when making their ticket purchases, and check-in was an absolute breeze. The site collects and stores contact information and credit card information when each purchase is made, so by the time our attendees arrived, all we had to do was scan them in and they could immediately start mingling and bidding through their mobile phones in the silent auction. There were no check-in lines, no swiping cards at the door, and just an overall positive first impression. When we got to checkout, guests could easily pay at the click of a button because their cards were all already stored in their account. We will be using this platform for all of our future events! **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** There was nothing to dislike - Event.Gives for the win!! **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** We completely avoided having to go though manual data collection and tedious check-in processes. By gathering all the contact and credit card information during ticket sales, it simplified the check-in process like never before. We didn't have to waste time collecting paperwork or searching for guest information. Everything was already there, neatly organized and ready to go. This streamlined approach not only saved us time and effort but also improved the overall check-in experience for our guests. With Event.Gives, selling tickets and checking in attendees became a breeze, allowing us to focus on creating an unforgettable event. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Rita, We are so glad to hear that our ticketing feature made check-in and data collection such a breeze for you! A good first impression goes a long way towards maximizing your fundraising goals, and it's great to hear that you were able to create such a memorable experience for your guests. We looks forward to working with you on your next event - be sure to schedule a free call with one of our fanatical customer success experts when you're ready to get started, for coaching, tips and best practices! Thank you for your #FanaticalReview! ### 5. Everyone left happy! **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Thomas F. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 13, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** The check-out process was incredibly efficient and hassle-free. The ability to blast out personalized payment links for each guest directly to their phones simplified the payment collection, eliminating the need for manual transactions, swiping credit cards or handling cash on-site. This streamlined approach not only saved time but also enhanced the overall guest experience, as guests could simply ‘grab and go’ with their won items at the end of the night. **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** Not exactly a dislike, as we were very pleased with the platform as a whole, but it would be nice to be able to customize the link blast messages, rather than them being set templates. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** Event.Gives eliminated our usually time-consuming and error-prone check-out processes by offering a secure and efficient payment links feature. The personalized payment links sent through the platform were a convenient way for guests to settle their payments quickly and easily, without the need for additional transactional steps. This streamlined check-out process not only saved valuable time but also improved the guest experience and reduced the risk of errors. No swiping cards, no long lines, just quick and easy. Event.Gives' payment links feature transformed our event's check-out experience, allowing us to provide a streamlined and hassle-free payment process for our attendees. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Thomas, A smooth check-out is key to leaving a lasting impression on your donors, and it sounds like you nailed it using Event.Gives - we love to hear it! We appreciate your feedback, as it helps us constantly improve. Check out our blast messaging feature - it is fully customizable and you can even schedule messages in advance so that you can focus your efforts on the event itself come event day. Thank you for your #FanaticalReview! ### 6. Silent auction was a hit! **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Allison L. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 12, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** Event.Gives' silent auction feature was a game-changer for our gala. It allowed us to create an engaging and interactive silent auction experience for our guests, and resulted in a significant increase in funds raised. The ability to view auction items, place bids, and receive real-time outbid notifications kept our attendees actively engaged - the fact that they could do it all right there from their phones without even putting down their drinks, motivated them to bid more and added an element of excitement and competition. Our silent auction did FAR better this year than previous years and we will be sticking with this software from now on. **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** Our guests, being an older crowd, were initially apprehensive about participating in a fully digital auction. We had used a similar software previously and had terrible feedback, forcing us to go back to old-school paper bid sheets. Our guests were somewhat resistant to another online silent auction, but thank goodness the platform is so user-friendly on the attendee side, because once they saw how easy it was to register and place bids, they were all sold on it. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** We found that Event.Gives kept guests engaged and motivated to give more during silent auctions. The interactive features, including real-time outbid notifications, created a sense of urgency and competition among our attendees. This resulted in heightened engagement, increased bidding activity, and ultimately, higher fundraising revenue. Event.Gives' silent auction feature transformed our event by maximizing guest participation and ensuring a memorable and successful fundraising experience. With this platform, we were able to harness the power of technology to elevate our silent auction, making a significant impact on our organization's goals. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Allison, It sounds like your silent auction was a great success - we are stoked to hear that our software help you to exceed your fundraising goals and provide an engaging experience for your guests! We are always happy to provide training for your and your staff/volunteers leading up to your event to ensure everyone is confident assisting your guests as they learn to navigate the platform. Schedule a FREE training call using the link below. Thank you for your #FanaticalReview! ### 7. All the features we needed in one place **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Anna M. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 12, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** Event.Gives truly stands out as an all-encompassing platform that brings all the essential event management features together in one place. From registration and ticketing, to auctions, donations, and more, Event.Gives covered every aspect of our event needs. This comprehensive approach saved us time and effort by eliminating the need for multiple software tools or integrations. **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** Some of the reporting tools were perhaps not as comprehensive as we would have liked but they did the job and covered all of the basics. I believe they are working to improve their reporting tools in the future new website launch, so we will definitely be looking forward to this. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** Event.Gives solves the problem of juggling multiple tools and platforms, by providing an all-in-one solution for event organizers. The seamless integration of various features streamlined our event planning and execution process, saving us time, effort, and resources. With Event.Gives, we were able to effortlessly handle registrations, ticketing, auctions, donations, and more, all from a single platform. This all encompassing approach not only simplified our workflow but also enhanced attendee experiences, improved fundraising outcomes, and elevated the overall success of our events. Event.Gives is the comprehensive solution we've been searching for, revolutionizing our event management practices. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Anna, It sounds like Event.Gives covered all of your event management needs in one place, which we love to hear! We are constantly working on improvements and updates to our platform's features - keep an eye out for more of these in our upcoming new website build. Thank you for your #FanaticalReview! ### 8. Transparent pricing with no hidden fees or contracts **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Wesley M. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 12, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** We loved that there was no cost associated with setting up an event on the platform. We were able to go on and create a manager account, have a training call with their customer service team to learn the software and all the features, and create our entire event site without spending a single cent! There was zero cost until we started processing credit cards, and the pricing works for any budget, as it is a percentage of each credit card transaction. You can choose in your settings whether you want the fees deducted from the donation amount or whether you want the donor to be charged for it. We found that our donors didn’t bat an eye at seeing a credit card fee when they went to check out, and passing on the fees helped us to maximize on the amount we raised. **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** It would be great if they integrated with some CRMs other than just Blackbaud, but from my understanding that is something they hope to add in the future and significantly didn’t affect our overall experience. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** Event.Gives offers a user-friendly platform with transparent pricing, that streamlines the event planning process and significantly reduces the workload for event organizers. The absence of hidden fees or contracts gave us peace of mind, knowing that we could fundraise for our nonprofit events without any unexpected costs or upfront fees. This transparency and simplicity allowed us to allocate our resources effectively, optimizing our event planning and execution. With Event.Gives, we experienced a seamless fundraising journey, enabling us to focus on delivering an exceptional event experience for our guests. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Wesley, We are so glad you were happy with our pricing - we recently updated our pricing model based on feedback we had received and we believe it provides an affordable solution for organizations of all sizes! We have some exiting new features to announce with our upcoming new website build - be sure to tune in for our live demo on Tuesdays at 2pm EST for updates. Thank you for your #FanaticalReview! ### 9. Seamless Check-in and Check-out Experience **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Sonia I. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 11, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** Event.Gives provided an incredibly seamless and hassle-free check-in and check-out experience for our event. Our guests raved about the smooth registration process, and the ability to bid and pay right from their phones. It left a lasting impression and contributed to the overall success of our event. **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** We wished for more robust reporting capabilities. Although the existing reports were helpful, we would have loved to access more comprehensive and customizable insights. We did include this in our feedback, and they immediately got back to us to let us know that this is something they are working on for when they launch their new site. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** Event.Gives addressed our primary concern of streamlining the check-in and check-out process, ensuring a positive experience for both our team and our guests. The platform's intuitive interface and efficient tools allowed us to manage registrations effortlessly, saving valuable time and resources. With Event.Gives, we received glowing feedback from our guests, enhancing their overall event experience and encouraging them to give more generously. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Sonia, A seamless check-in makes for a great first impression, and we love to hear that you were able to provide a positive arrival experience for your guests using Event.Gives! We are currently working on improving our reporting capabilities, so keep an eye out for some exciting new updates with our upcoming new website build. Thanks for your #FanaticalReview! ### 10. Real-Time Display Feature Was a Game Changer For Our Paddle Raise! **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Charlotte H. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 11, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** Event.Gives' real-time display feature was a game-changer for our paddle raise. The instant updates on the display screen and the ease of entering pledges in real time created an electrifying atmosphere, fueling excitement and driving our donors to raise their paddles higher. It was a powerful tool that not only engaged our audience but also helped us exceed our fundraising goals. **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** The real-time display feature was incredibly effective, but if I'm being picky, we would have appreciated a little more in the way of customization options to align it with our event's branding ie. choosing the background color and/or making the image more prominent. We did love that we were able to include sponsor images here, though. Nevertheless, this minor aspect didn't overshadow the overall success and impact of the platform - it would just be a great addition! **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** Event.Gives proved to be a fundraising powerhouse, particularly during our paddle raise. The real-time display feature transformed the energy in the room, creating a sense of urgency and competition among our attendees. The live updates on the screen showcased the growing donations, motivating our supporters to give generously. As a result, we not only met but exceeded our fundraising goals, making a significant impact on our cause. Event.Gives' real-time display feature truly elevated our event, ensuring an unforgettable and highly successful fundraising experience. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Charlotte, It's great to hear that your paddle raise was such a success using our real-time display feature! We are always looking for ways to improve our platform's features, so keep an eye out for extra customization features with our upcoming new website build. Thank you for your #FanaticalReview! ### 11. Exceptional Customer Support that Goes Above and Beyond **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Eric P. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 11, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** The customer support provided by Event.Gives was truly outstanding. From the moment we signed up, their team was proactive in reaching out, responsive, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful. They went above and beyond to ensure our event's success, guiding us through every step of the process with patience and expertise. They even trained all of my volunteers on the software prior to event night, completely for FREE! **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** Honestly, there isn't much to dislike. Perhaps having extended support hours would be a minor improvement, but their overall level of service more than made up for it. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** Event.Gives' exceptional customer support played a crucial role in the success of our event. Whenever we encountered a challenge or needed assistance, their knowledgeable support team was there to provide timely solutions and guidance. Their expertise and dedication helped us navigate complex event management tasks, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience. With their support, we felt confident and empowered, resulting in an event that exceeded our expectations. Event.Gives' customer support is truly a game-changer, and we're grateful for their unwavering commitment to our event's success. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Eric, We love to hear that our customer support was a highlight for you when using Event.Gives - this is something we really pride ourselves on! You can tune into our live demo every Tuesday at 2pm EST for a deep dive into the manager portal, or schedule a call with one of our fanatical customer success experts any time. Plus, our support desk is open 7 days a week! We look forward to working with you to make your next event a success. Thank you for your #FanaticalReview! ### 12. An Efficient and User-Friendly Event Management Solution **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Paul R. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 11, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** Event.Gives offers a seamless and user-friendly event management experience, making it easy to create, organize, and manage events with its intuitive interface and robust features. **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** While Event.Gives is a powerful platform overall, I was looking for more customization options for event branding to align with our organization's specific aesthetic, and I worried that their template was somewhat limited in its ability to do this. I’m so glad their support team is so easy to get in contact with, because as soon as I mentioned my concerns they actually showed me how I could upload a premade invitation into the template as an image, which was a super simple solution that completely customized my event page. They had a solution or work around for every ‘dislike’ I could come up with! **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** Event.Gives effectively streamlines event planning and registration processes, saving us valuable time and effort. Its integrated ticketing, auction, and donation features simplify fundraising efforts, boosting our event's impact and helping us achieve our goals more efficiently. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Paul, We are glad to hear that Event.Gives was able to streamline your event planning process and give you an efficient tool to help you achieve your goals! While we have tried to think of everything, as with any software, we do have our limitations - schedule a call with one of our fanatical customer success experts any time to learn helpful tips and tricks for making the platform work for your organization's unique event needs. Thanks for your #FanaticalReview ### 13. Easiest Event Ever! **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Kathy S. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 18, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** I have used many different platforms to plan events and Event.Gives was by far the easiest to set up, manage, and get guests checked in. I created my event online for free, the pricing was transparent, and I had great feedback and support from the staff. The customer service was great and thorough from start to finish. I worked with Jenny and she not only explained features I didn't know I could use on the site, but even gave me tips on how to utilize different them to raise more money. We exceeded our fundraising goal this year and I truly think it was due to switching to this platform. **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** I wish they had item packaging, as I have done that in the past. When I talked to their team though, it sounds like they are adding this to a future update. I love that they listen to their customer's needs! **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** They helped me solve the problem of long check in lines, being able to live stream auction items while also having it real time in the room, and easy communication with attendees. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Kathy, Thank you for your #FanaticalReview! We are so glad that our customer success experts were able to show you how to best utilize our platform's features to maximize your fundraising goals. We do have some exciting new features to introduce with our upcoming new website build, so be on the lookout for these and schedule a demo to learn more! ### 14. Event.Gives has everything we needed and more **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Preston R. | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 12, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** One of the main advantages of Event.Gives is its ease of use. The platform is designed to simplify the fundraising and event management process for non-profit organizations, allowing them to focus on their mission instead of getting bogged down in administrative tasks. The intuitive interface and customizable templates make it easy for organizations to create professional-looking event pages and registration forms, even without extensive technical knowledge. **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** I wish Event.Gives had a more extensive CRM. While they offer an integration with Blackbaud, I would like to see something within their platform. They have all of the necessary tools to produce a great event, now I would like to see something that targets event management. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** Event.Gives provides interactive and engaging features helped us increase audience engagement and drive donations. For example, live streaming, chat, and real-time bidding can helped us connect with our supporters in new and exciting ways. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Preston, We are glad to hear that our user friendly platform made it so easy for you create your event page! We are always searching for new ways to improve our offering and we welcome constructive suggestions like yours that help us do this. We have some exciting features coming soon with our upcoming new website build - tune in for our weekly Tuesday demo to keep up to date on new features and best practices! Thanks for your #FanaticalReview ### 15. Amazing support team! **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Ryan M. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** June 21, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** It was always easy to get ahold of an agent when I had any questions. They were helpful not just with the platform but with best practices for my event flow. I could set up a call anytime or receive an answer via email quickly. **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** They do not provide devices to help with check-in, but the way the site is designed, you do not need additional devices. We just used our own smartphones to scan people in. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** This was the first year that we did not have a line at registration because of how easy it was for our volunteers to check everyone in and give them a paddle. We usually have to input the live auction winners and mail the items the next day. With this platform, we could input items in real time and give out the items before everyone left for the night. Guests could also checkout on their phones easily, which helped us not have to track down payments the following week. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Ryan, We are so glad to hear that check-in and check-out were such positive experiences for you and your guests - starting and ending your event on the right note can make all the difference in achieving fundraising success and creating memorable experiences! We are always looking for ways to improve our offering, and have some exciting new features coming soon with our upcoming new website build. Tune into our weekly Tuesday demo at 2pm EST or follow us on social media for updates. Thank you for your #FanaticalReview! ### 16. A Seamless Experience **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Kirsten L. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 11, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** Event.Gives impressed us with its exceptional ease of use. The platform's intuitive interface and straightforward navigation made setting up our event a breeze. From creating the event page and auction items, to managing registrations, everything was straightforward and user-friendly. It allowed us to focus on the event itself rather than getting bogged down by complex software. **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** We just switched from another platform, so even though the learning curve was almost non-existent, we still had to get our guests used to something new - a minor inconvenience, and in the end, very worth it! **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** Event.Gives streamlined so many event processes for us by offering a user-friendly platform with transparent pricing. This transparency and simplicity allowed us to allocate our resources effectively, optimizing our event planning and execution and enabling us to focus on delivering an exceptional experience for our attendees. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Kirsten, We agree, the attendee experience is key - we are so glad we were able to provide a such user-friendly platform to make the giving experience a positive one! It sounds like our all-encompassing software really streamlined the event planning process and lightened the workload for your organization also, which is great. Make sure to tune in to our live demo every Tuesday at 2pm EST to keep up to date on best practices and new features! Thank you for your #FanaticalReview! ### 17. Easy Platform - Higher Raise **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Margaret L. | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** June 13, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** I loved the ease of use to make our event on their platform. Their support was also very helpful in explaining their features and how we could maximize our fundraising. **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** We did have some issues with reporting, but their team walked us through how to get what we needed in the end. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** We have had problems in the past with previous platforms with their lack of transparency as well as lack of personalized support. I loved that Event.Gives had multiple calls with our team to train and truly understand our needs. That solved a gap for us and also made it clear what our costs would be and how to maximize our efforts. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Margaret, We are so happy to hear that you found our customer support so helpful and accessible, as this is something we really pride ourselves in! We are glad that our personalized approach set you up for fundraising success - remember, it's always free to book a call with us and our customer success coaches are always happy to dive deeper into best practices that can provide unforgettable experiences for your guests. Thanks for your #FanaticalReview! ### 18. Silent auction was a breeze! **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Bridgette V. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** June 13, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** Everything was just so easy, from the setup of our event page, to creating tickets and auction items, as well as on the night of our gala with check-in and the auction itself. All of our guests were really engaged and we ended up raising far more than last year. We used Givebutter last year and the feedback from our donors was that this new platform was more user-friendly for them on the front end. We will be sticking with Event.Gives for our future events! **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** This is not exactly a dislike and is defintiely my own fault, but they offer extra support options and I wish I'd taken them up on this for my first event. Overall everything went smoothly but I think having one of their support agents on site for added piece of mind would have relieved a lot of event night stress from our staff and allowed us all to enjoy it a little more. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** We were able to far exceed our fundraising goal by switching to Event.Gives. It kept our donors engaged and was so user-friendly. The outbid text messages were a great prompt for guests to keep bidding higher! **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Bridgette, Thank you for your #FanaticalReview! We are so excited to hear that you were able to exceed your fundraising goal and that our mobile bidding feature kept your guests engaged with your auction. We have more exciting new features to release with our upcoming new website build so keep an eye out for updates! ### 19. The Best Mobile Bidding & Donation Experience **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Matthew C. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** June 12, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** The mobile experience was the best we have seen BY FAR. We have a large demographic of attendees over the age of 65 and they had no issues using the platform. By sending text and allowing people to use their own devices, the learning curve was basically eliminated. Our guests felt like the whole process was easy from check-iin, to the silent auction, and even having our guests donate from their phones through their Donation Link Text. **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** The reports that we got post event were not as robust as we needed. We were able to hop on a call with one of their team members and they walked us through how to pull the data we needed but they admitted this is an update they are currently working on so we are hopeful for that update. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** We have 2 fundraising events a year and our auctions were our biggest fundraising components. We had serious pushback after using givebutter for another event and we were super nervous about switching things up. By our guests purchasing the tickets on the same interface as the auction, it helped eliminate the learning curve. Our guests had no problem using the platform and having all the links texted to their phones just made the whole event seamless. Our attendees actually voiced that they liked the platform, which we never would have thought they would say. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Matthew, We are so glad to hear that the transition to our software was such a positive experience, and that your guests found the mobile bidding feature so user friendly. Our support team is always happy to assist you with any questions you have about our platform's features, and booking a call with us is always free - book a call with us any time using the link below! Thank you for your #FanaticalReview! ### 20. Event.Gives Annual Banquet Auction **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Maci S. | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 18, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** We use Event.Gives for a Annual Banquet it makes our auction very easy to use and has everything all in one place! I can add all of our sponsors in and add them to our items they sponsored. I also like that I can contact the winner of each item through the website. **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** I wish it was easier to use from my phone. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** Having everything for our aution in one place and online for easier acess, where they do not have to be present at the event. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Maci, We are glad to hear your annual banquet was a success - it sounds like our online bidding feature really helped to maximize your fundraising capability! Be on the look out for some new features on our upcoming new website build, and tune in to our live demo on Tuesdays at 2pm EST for updates, tips and best practices. Thank you for your #FanaticalReview! ### 21. A great tool for a reasonable price! **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Kira F. | Marketing and Outreach Coordinator, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 23, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** I really love the text feature - you can send out mass messages quickly and we found that it really increased engagement with our auction. I also love that it is a percentage of your earnings fee rather than a flat rate, that way you can manage your costs better. It looks great, and you're able to mix around the order of items and update things easily. Overall, super easy software to use! **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** I did receive some negative feedback about the check out process, as it was super easy, they are prompted to pay additional fees to support Event.Gives software. You can get rid of it, but our donors were a little put off by that. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** It was an easy software to use and it was cost effective. I liked being able to add multiple photos to each listing (not all software does that). We needed something quick and simple for a small auction! **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Kira, We are so glad to hear that you were able to navigate the software with ease and that our event messaging feature helped increase engagement at your auction! We have taken your feedback on board to make improvements to our pricing structure - check out our new Flexible Fees Pricing, which gives you the freedom to choose exactly how your fees are distributed to suit you and your donors. Thanks for your #FanaticalReview! ### 22. Fairly difficult customer service process and hidden fees **Rating:** 2.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 18, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** The auction went very smoothly, and I loved their text functions for registered attendees. It meant when attendees were staying too long we could send a text that the event was over. Also the texting function for the auction bidders meant increased competition among attendees. **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** It felt like a lot of features weren't clear to administrators. For example we did not know that there was an automatic tipping function. When we needed to issue refunds we had to contact event.gives to get that money back to individuals. Also we had difficulties with Stripe so getting out payout from event.gives was much more difficult then necessary even though we requested an early payout due to fiscal year end dates. They were late by their own standards. The day of the event we had some wifi issues and we were unable to scan tickets and had to type them in. Rarely were we able to bring up individual tickets if a person registered under their name and also under a sponsorship. We won't be using this service again primarily due to the financial issues surrounding stripe and their tipping practices. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** The offered a silent auction platform and ticketing function for us to use. We also were able to have a website to display sponsorship information. We could also send out mass texts to registrants. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi there and thanks for your #FanaticalReview! We are so glad to hear that your auction went smoothly and our messaging feature created excitement amongst your guests. Although tipping has always been optional, we have taken feedback like yours on board and have recently introduced our new flexible fees pricing. I have attached a helpful support article about our pricing below! ### 23. Event.Gives is easy to use. **Rating:** 3.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Madison K. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 23, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** The most beneficial aspect of Event.Gives is how easy it is to navigate. From ensuring each guest at our event has all the registration info needed, to getting them checked in at the event, to filling in any missing bits of info, to being a platform they're able to navigate to bid on items at the event- it's all very user friendly. **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** With everything, there are always hiccups. Guests will always resist utilizing an all-online platform, but this is a minor setback and not something that reflects on Event.Gives. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** Event.Gives streamlines the way guests interact with our event. It makes registering, checking-in, bidding on items and checking-out at the end of the event fast and easy. They also have the option of sending a member from Event.Gives to our event for technical support, which has been incredibly helpful at past events. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Madison, It sounds like our all-encompassing platform really helped to streamline so many event processes for you! We are so glad you were able to utilize our on-site support option, and have one of our customer success experts in attendance at your event. I’m sure this gave you added piece of mind during what can be a stressful time! We are constantly searching for new ways to improve our platform and make it as user friendly as possible for event organizers and their guests. Be on the lookout for some exciting new features with our upcoming new website build - we aim to have your guests engaged and excited about the online bidding experience. Thank you for your #FanaticalReview! ### 24. Game Changer for our Nonprofit **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Mark . | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 18, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** Event.gives increased the revenue from our fundraisers significantly once implemented it. A no-brainer for our organization to use it. Keri Scougle is the best! **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** We have one fundraising venue that has limited cell service which kept folks from being able to donate unless they were tapped into wifi. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** Enabling us to open silent auctions before the event as well as making it easier to guests to bid. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Mark, We are so happy we were able to help you improve on your fundraising efforts - this is awesome! We look forward to working with you on future events and continuing to exceed your fundraising goals. Thank you for your #FanaticalReview! ### 25. Best platform we have used! **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Savannah R. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 13, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** It's user-friendly for attendees and the staff. Being able to sell tickets and run the auction on the same platform solved a lot of our issues from previous events. We were also able to track donor information in the platform because we sold tickets on the site. Their customer support was very helpful. I booked calls for free leading up to the event, and I ended up purchasing remote support, which was essential the night of our event. **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** There was a bit of a learning curve for our attendees when we switched, but having the remote support helped. Our attendees will be better prepared next year since they will be familiar with the platform. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** Their ticketing feature is what made the difference at our event since everything was done in the platform. Using different softwares for each step of the process was cumbersome. Since attendees purchased tickets on the site could get a feel for how to use it prior to the event. Check-in and check-out went smoothly because everything was in the site and we could add the live auction items to their cart. Some of the attendees paid on their own, making check out run smoothly. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Savannah, We are glad to hear you found our platform so user friendly, and our customer support so helpful! You can continue to schedule free calls with our customer success experts, who would be happy to answer any questions you may have and assist you in navigating through our platform. We look forward to working with you on your future events! Thank you for your #FanaticalReview ### 26. Made my fundraising event a success **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Rachael H. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 12, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** User friendly is an understatement. The platform itself was so intuitive that my event website practically built itself. We were able to do everything all in one place, rather than using multiple platforms which is really what we were looking for: tickets, silent and live auction, paddle raise, assigning table numbers, merch sales, and collecting credit card payments. Their text messaging feature was super convenient and allowed me to send out the ticket QR codes right before my guests arrived so we could scan them in. Their support team was so helpful and I felt like they really just wanted to make sure I got the most out of all the features their site had to offer. They even scheduled a video call with my volunteers free of charge to train them on the software and make sure everyone was prepared for event night. This resulted in a seamless check-in experience for my guests with no long lines, which started the night off on a really positive note. The silent auction raised so much more money this year, because my guests could bid right from their phones while they mingled and had a good time. You can tell that the focus is all about the guest experience, which is what has won us over. We will be using Event.Gives for our fundraisers from now on. **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** There was nothing I really disliked - I just wish I'd heard about them sooner **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** We needed a platform that was easy to use, inexpensive and covered all of our event needs in one place. Event.Gives does it all. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Rachael, It sounds like our platform really encompassed all of your fundraising needs - we love to hear it! We've worked really hard to make our site as user friendly as possible and, we are so glad the attendee experience at your event was so positive. Be on the lookout for our upcoming new website build - we would love to get on a call with you once this rolls out so that we can introduce you to some exciting new features that you can utilize for future events! Thank you for your #FanaticalReview! ### 27. Great for simple auctions and/or live auctions **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Dawn D. | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 28, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** Pretty simple to upload images and information. The "Live" feature is excellent! Easy to "open" and "close" auction items and tickets. **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** Not user-friendly for more complex Gala-type events. Had to figure out ways to try and add menu options, etc. Reports are NOT user-friendly at all. When exporting reports, any additional options added to tickets are not easily found nor can you run them by date. Unable to "package" auction items together - causes it to be more time-consuming when packaging items in auctions later on. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** When we were 100% virtual in 2020 and 2021, this platform was the best for our auctioneer and Gala to be interactive live; this was wonderful. However, being back in person last year, we realized this platform may not have been the best. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Dawn! We are happy to hear your experience with our auction and live features was so great. We are constantly working to find new ways to improve our platform to meet the needs of hardworking organizations. We would be more than happy to set up a time to walk through our reporting features to help streamline the user experience at your events. We built our system to be able to expand and contract based on the needs of your events, so we are more than happy to walk you through best practices for our platform so that everything runs smoothly on event day! Thank you so much for your #FanaticalReview ### 28. Game Changer for our fundraising events **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Rick G. | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** March 31, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** The mobile bidding component for our live and silent auctions allowed us to DOUBLE our fundraising goal this year. Notifying bidders when they were outbid kept them engaged while they mingled with other guests and increased bid counts by 197%, which was huge for us. **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** We wished they had a max bid feature, but after speaking to their customer success team, they informed us that, based on feedback, they are currently developing this feature. I like when software companies listen to customers and build products to meet our needs. They seem hungry to keep innovating this platform. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** Attendees get annoyed with the administrative aspects of events (check-in, check-out, apps, complicated processes), and clearly this platform was built FOR the attendees. We had no pushback on switching to this software from the software we used last year, which says a lot. The learning curve was nonexistent, and people LOVED using the familiarity of their own device to participate and that check-in and check-out did not have lines! **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Rick, It sounds like our mobile bidding feature really allowed you to maximize on your fundraising goal - this is awesome to hear! We are constantly looking for ways to improve our platform and make it as user-friendly as possible, and feedback like yours helps us do this. Keep an eye out for new features, including automated max bidding on our upcoming new website build. Thanks for your #FanaticalReview! ### 29. Affordable and Easy to Use **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Susan B. | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** May 23, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** We have used Event.Gives for our annual gala for the past two years. It has made the attendee experience so much more smooth and because of this we have seen an increase in donations. The platform makes it easy for the attendees to donate and place online bids. It is also the most affordable platform we have used. Others have had contracts and hidden fees. **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** There is no max bid feature, and they did not integrate with our CRM. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** Event.Gives makes donating and bidding much easier for our attendees. They can bid on the site or via text when they get the outbid notification. We also like they get automatic messages when they have been outbid and when they have won an item. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Susan, We absolutely love to hear that your guests were so easily able to place bids and make donations using our software! A positive guests experience goes a long way when it comes to maximizing your fundraising goals. Be on the lookout for some exciting new features (including max bid) with our upcoming new website build! Thank you for your #FanaticalReview! ### 30. Easy Check-In Process! **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Fund-Raising | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** June 13, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** I used Event.Gives for the first time this past spring, and now I couldn't imagine doing another event without them. Our annual event consists of about 400 attendees and a tight timeline in which we present our annual awards, host a live auction, and finish with our appeal, so checking people in quickly and efficiently is crucial for this to be a success. We used to use Greater Giving, but getting people in the door before the program started was always challenging because of the long and complicated process. This year we sold our tickets and sponsorships through Event.Gives and it was easy to set up and for our attendees to purchase them. The communication was also very helpful, in that we could text everyone with their tickets right before our event, which helped the process move along much faster. Our volunteers did not have to download anything to their phone they could simply scan everyone's ticket using the camera on their phone, it was SO FAST! **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** I wish our sponsors updated all their guests' information before the event. We had some attendees show up as guests of our sponsors, but they didn't have their tickets, so we had to register them using a computer. This isn't Event.Gives fault, but it is always a common issue among our events. Next time I will use the platform more to communicate more ahead of time. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** Event.Gives helped improve our process for checking in our attendees quickly for our annual event. Because this was a seamless process, ALL of our attendees were checked in and in their seats before the program began. It is also their first impression of the event, so it was a relief to have it all run smoothly. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi there, First impressions count, and we are so glad we were able to provide a seamless check-in experience for your guests! Be sure to schedule a free call with one of our fanatical customer success coaches to learn more about best practices for assigning sponsor tickets, and to ask any questions you might have. We look forward to helping you to exceed your fundraising goals at your next event! Thank you for your #FanaticalReview ### 31. Perfect Tool for our Holiday Gala **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Nailah B. | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** March 02, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** I love how efficient Event.Gives is. It made it really simple and easy for our guests to give at our event and purchase auction items. Our guests shared how they liked using the platform as well. It also made a lot less leg work for our event volunteers. They didn't have to run around processing payments for auction items because guests could do it right from their phones. **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** Not applicable. Everything worked well for us. It was very efficient. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** For us it solves the issue of processing payments across event attendees and makes it easy for guests to see auction items without having to leave their seats. Guests who physically could not attend the events could also participate in the auctions. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Nailah, We love that you and your guests found our platform so simple and easy to use. It sounds like it really lightened the workload for your volunteers, too! We are always working to improve our platform and have a new website build coming soon, so keep an eye out for new features that will make for an even smoother and more efficient next event! Thank you for your #FanaticalReview! ### 32. Great for silent auction and donation events **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Sarah J. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 23, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** Event.gives was great for our event that included silent auction and general doantions. Check in and check out was seamless. It was essential that all guests be able to bid easily and quickly on their mobile phones. Set up was user friendly and the support was great! **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** Some of the reports were a little confusing but we ended up getting where we needed to be. Sometimes setting up each item was a little cumbersome but, with so many tiny details, I'm not sure that can be solved! **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** Event.gives is solving the need to have a fully mobile and web friendly silent auction platform. No more paper auction forms! Guests don't even have to be physically at the event to participate in the auction! **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Sarah, It sounds like you were able to utilize many of our key features to provide a smooth and seamless attendee experience. We love to hear it! We are constantly looking for new ways to improve our platform and ensure setting up your event online is a breeze. You might be interested in learning more about our bulk import feature for creating your items - our support team would be happy to set up a call and walk you through this process. Thank you for your #FanaticalReview! ### 33. Our First Event with Event.Gives **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Taylor K. | Director of Business Development, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** March 31, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** I am not tech savvy and I was able to get a great looking event site up and LIVE within an hour. Adding items and tickets was a really simple process and the bulk import saved me a bunch of time. The whole backend is super user-friendly and at the same time, we got tons of feedback about how easy it was for attendees to buy tickets and bid on items. **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** We didn't know how much we could do with the table management until it was too late. That would have been helpful to utilize all in one place but we already did it with another free tool. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** I am a volunteer for my organization and did not have hours to spend creating a site, with Event.Gives I was able to set up our site and auction items quickly. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Taylor, We absolutely love hearing you describe us as user-friendly! We have worked really hard to ensure that not only is creating your event simple and intuitive, but that the attendee experience is seamless. We are glad you got so much positive feedback about your event! Join our our live demo on Tuesdays at 2pm EST to keep up to date on tips, tricks, and useful features, and ask our customer success experts any questions you may have to make your next event even smoother. Thank you for your #FanaticalReview! ### 34. A great Experience **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Blake M. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** March 31, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** The Live Display component for our live auction was great. Everyone was laughing and bidding the entire time. It was super engaging and our auctioneer could address and thank the bidder each time. The whole room was dialed in the entire time, which has not been the case in the past. We are looking forward to using this platform for our events in the future. **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** They just released new pricing options that would have been nice to utilize for our last event. Many of our donors would have been happy to cover the fees so we are excited to be able to use that component for our next event. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** Event.Gives helped us create an engaging event by letting our guests participate in silent auctions from their phone, keeping everyone engaged in conversation and enjoying the event. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Blake, We are stoked to hear that our Live Display feature was able to keep your guests so engaged! We aim to ensure you maximize your fundraising goals, and we are very excited to have introduced out new Flexible Fees Pricing that allows donors to pay the fees on behalf of your organization - check out the helpful support article I have attached to learn more! ### 35. Good, easy to use software for a good price, but with caveats **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Patrick F. | Foundation Manager, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 28, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** Very easy to use and set up. The backend is pretty user-friendly. One stop usage for event ticketing and sponsors, auctions, raffles etc. Rates and fees are equivalent to the standard, and especially if you are a small event or unsure if a flat fee versus volume fees is best, this is a good way to start and find out. Event.Gives covers the basics without a bunch of features that you won't use. Reporting is very basic; if that is not important to you, this is your platform. **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** On several occasions front end-users reported being unable to see the checkout tab which should be at the bottom of their screen when using mobile devices. This was reported, but it is hard to show what was wrong without screenshots. Also, when using mobile devices, in portrait mode, the quantity field does not always display correctly, causing users to buy more than they intended. Overall, the customer experience was not always great, I would say about ten percent had issues or expressed confusion about thier experience. Exporting data is not easy. Initially what drew me to Event.Gives was the API connection to Rasier's Edge. This never worked as advertised, truly it is a beta feature at best. It breaks it's connection regularly. If an attendee is linked to RE without any transactions, it creates a gift of $1 on the record, which although it can be edited, can create issues. Also, tracking down all of a user/guests transactions can be difficult, as they are not all in one spot. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** Having an all in one solution to sell and manage event tickets/registrations, auctions, raffle(s), and other functions. **Official Response from Jaclyn Risser:** > Hi Patrick! We are so glad to hear you had an easy time setting up your event and that our pricing packages worked for your event. We are constantly working to find new ways to improve our platform to ensure smooth events and ultimately, a fundraising success. We are more than happy to set up a time to talk through our API connection to help problem solve any issues you are running into. We value your input as it helps us improve. Thank you for your thorough feedback, we really appreciate it! Thank you for your #FanaticalReview ### 36. Event.Gives is very simple and extremely easy to navigate as a guest. **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Troy O. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 12, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** They have a very visually pleasing platform. My event guests were an older crowd and I was hesitant to use a fully online platform, but the website that is created through event.gives is very simple and extremely easy to navigate as a guest. We switched from a platform that had multiple pages and features that were too overwhelming for our attendees to navigate. Event.Gives was a perfect solution. **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** I wish event.gives had a max bid option, but their customer support team did let me know this feature is being worked on by their product team. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** We found other platforms to be overwhelming on the guest side, where event.gives was easy for our guests to navigate. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Troy, We are glad to hear that your guests found our platform so easy to navigate - we believe a positive attendee experience is a vital aspect to maximizing your fundraising goals and aim to provide that! Be on the lookout for some exciting new features with our upcoming new website build, including a max bid feature. Thanks for your #FanaticalReview! ### 37. I had a great experience using Event Gives! **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Jenn C. | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 23, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** I really loved how easy it was to upload the items into the system and how nice, clean, and professional the display was in the app and on desktop. The customer service was great and our rep was very helpful as I learned the system. **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** The only problems that I had were because of the personal learning curves I experienced using the software for the first time. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** Event.Gives gave me a faster and easier way to display my silent auction items, therefore giving me more time to dedicate to the many other tasks involved in planning a large fundraiser. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Jenn, We know how busy planning a fundraiser can be - we love to hear that our platform made this process quicker and easier for you! We try to keep our platform simple and user friendly, so as to skip an extensive learning curve - tune into our weekly Tuesday demo to learn some of our best practices for making the site work best for you and your event! Thank you for your #FanaticalReview! ### 38. Awesome platform that is affordable and easy to use! **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** brandy d. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 24, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** The ability to provide various types of event sales without utilizing a web admin to build it out. It's easy to work with and navigate. The auto-draw function for raffles is ideal! The Silent Auction functions have significantly improved our sales in that area since using the platform in recent years. **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** Our audience doesn't like going to each basket to purchase tickets individually. They want to add them to a cart and buy them all simultaneously. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** Our webmaster has a heavy workload, and he isn't able to create our basket raffle pages quickly enough- event. Gives is easy for our development team to manage without his help. Our website does not offer the function of a silent acution, which has been a tremendous improvement for our annual Gala. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Brandy, We are so glad to hear that you’ve been able to maximize your fundraising by utilizing our silent auction and raffle features! Streamlining your event and making both the front and back end experience as simple and user friendly as possible is one of our primary goals. One of our customer success experts would be happy to schedule a call with you to show you how your attendees can add multiple tickets to their carts and purchase them all simultaneously! Thank you for your #FanaticalReview! ### 39. Simple, Logical, Fundraising Platform **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Hope P. | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 18, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** I LOVE that I was able to sell my tickets and host my event (auction/paddle raise) all on one platform. No more piecing together multiple platforms and confusing my donors. **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** It would be great if I could utilize Event.Gives as my CRM. Fingers crossed for the future! **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** Utilizing one platform for my entire event rather than multiple platforms, which has increased my donor relations. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Hope, It sounds like our all encompassing platform was really able to meet all of your event needs, and we are so glad to hear it! Be on the lookout for some exciting new features with our upcoming new website build, and be sure to schedule a demo with one of our knowledgable customer success experts to learn more. Thank you for your #FanaticalReview! ### 40. Arts for ACT "A Night in TV Land" **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Jennifer B. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 18, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** Everyone from Event Gives was so helpful from the time we started inputting items into the event site to the closing of the event. They were always available. **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** I can't say enough good things about Event Gives. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** Input into the website and the night of the event they were there to assist. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Jennifer, We really pride ourselves on our customer support, so it's great to hear that you found us helpful and easy to reach when you needed us! We look forward to working with you on your next event - be sure to schedule a free call with one of our fanatical customer success experts when you're ready to get started, for coaching, tips and best practices! Thank you for your #FanaticalReview! ### 41. Non-Profit Fundraising & Event Ticketing **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Alexandria C. | Director of Marketing and Communications, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** March 05, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** I like how thorough the platform is. It definitely has everything you could think of as an event organizer for fundraising and is very intuitive and easy to use. **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** I think if you're new to the platform it can be a little overwhelming at first glance, especially with all of the new features that have been built over the years. But again, it can be as easy or complicated at you make it. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** It makes fundraising at an event (especially if you want to do a silent or live auction) a lot easier and you can raise more money with silent auctions. And who doesn't want to raise more for their cause? **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Alexandria, We are so glad to hear that our platform was able to encompass all of your fundraising needs in one place, and that you found it so user friendly! We know that learning a new platform can be overwhelming and are constantly looking for ways to make event organizers and attendees feel confident using our site. Tune in for our weekly Tuesday Live Demo, or book a call with one of our knowledgeable customer success experts to learn everything you need to know to maximize your fundraising goals! Thank you for your #FanaticalReview! ### 42. affordable and easy to use **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 17, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** The site was easy to navigate, both setting it up as an event organizer and for more donors on the front end. The customer support was top notch! **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** My guests were very hesitant to switch from all paper silent auction bidding. Max bid was not an option, but there are text message notifications when you're outbid. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** We switched from another platform that was very hard for us and our supporters to use. Our site seemed really outdated. Using Event.Gives was easier and more affordable, which resulted in more successful fundraising. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi there, We are glad to hear that both you and your donors found the site so easy to navigate! Tune in for our weekly Tuesday Live Demo to learn more about best practices and ask any questions you may have - we look forward to working with you to make your future events successful and maximize your fundraising goals. Thank you for your #FanaticalReview ### 43. Great for event silent auctions, ticketing and more! **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Tara M. | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** February 23, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** We have been using event gives for different fundraising groups for years. We love how simple it is to use and have trained our audience to use it over the years. **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** Sometimes there is a learning curve with your audience that has not used it in the past. That number decreases though when you use it for your event regularly. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** It allows people that are not physically at the event to be able to bid on items virtually. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Tara, Thank you for your #FanaticalReview and for partnering with us so many times over the years! We want nothing more than to help you maximize your fundraising potential, and it sounds like giving your guests the ability to participate and bid remotely was a great way to achieve this. We try to keep our platform simple and user friendly, so as to skip an extensive learning curve - tune into our weekly Tuesday demo to learn some of our best practices for making the site work best for you and your event! ### 44. Museum fundraiser silent and live auction at an in person gala **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Maggie T. | Event and Ventures Manager, Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** September 30, 2022 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** Event.Gives support team was there every step of the way. No question was too simple or too challenging. I received both support via phone/streaming screen share and email with video recording tutorials. We didn't pay for extra support either. The platform was easy to use from the back side and offered features to make our in-person event a snap! Guest check-in and check-out were easy and intuitive. Assigning paddles, assigning tables, and ticket sales all went pretty smoothly. The live and silent auctions were easy to set up, and with our live auction, we streamed the items and sponsors using the display feature. We also used the display feature to track our paddle raise for the evening. Check-out worked fine, both with cc and checks for payment. Our crowd wasn't keen on using the self-checkout option with their phones, but that's no fault of event.gives. **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** Our ticket purchasers had trouble with the platform buying tickets. The automatic uptick in price for a ticket was confusing and deterred people from self-purchasing. We paid for the customer-supported fees, and the language used and the slider bar wasn't clear at all. Not one person covered the fees for our organization. It was disappointing. And we are out $500. We were told that 80% of attendees choose to cover fees for the organization. I had to help about 20% of our ticket holders buy tickets on the platform or just do it for them. The auction items: In the title, the text runs over into the description when you print an item card. More choices with font, size and symbols would be helpful. Under the Display feature, auction items display a "current bid" vs. a "starting bid" as it scrolls before the auction starts. This was confusing to attendees and they thought people already had bidding access before the live auction started. It would also be nice to be able to feature an auction item in the display when the item is being auctioned off. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** We needed a platform that included both live and silent auctions, event ticketing, paddle and table assignments and payment processing. In addition, we needed a way to generate reports that captured purchases, ticket holders, ticket purchases and item details. Event.Gives provided all of those things and we can't wait to see how you improve the service and platform moving forward. **Official Response from Grayson Chappell:** > Maggie, Thank you so much for this Fanatical Review! Our Customer Success team is happy to hear that their support for your event was more than helpful! We pride ourselves on fostering positive and impactful client relationships. As far as attendees covering credit card fees, we have looked at your event and would love for you to book a call to review your event settings - the link is attached below! :) We are adding new features and updating current ones across our entire platform daily so that we can provide the most seamless fundraising platform out there! Additionally, the ability to display a live auction item is possible through our Live Pro Plan under the Event.Gives "Live Dashboard". Event.Gives is ecstatic that we were able to provide live and silent auctions, event ticketing, paddle and table assignments, and payment processing for your event! We can't wait for your next event with us. #FanaticalReview ### 45. Clearly Built by Experienced Event Pros **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Lisa J. | Founder, Principal, Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** March 03, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** This platform really has thought of so many things that we event producers have come to rely on digital, end-user-facing fulfillment for to make events seamless. Their 1:1 support is nice to have too, even for a free+processing level of user! **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** Some of the UX is a bit clunky (ie: trying to add or find users), some of the features are not fully documented and result in us waiting for an email support reply to be able to find the feature or understand how to use it. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** Event.Gives really allows us to have a turn-key, all-in-one solution rather than having to piece together multiple, and sometimes costly, WordPress and WooCommerce plugins. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Lisa, It sounds like our all encompassing platform really helped streamline your event planning experience, which we absolutely love to hear - it's hard to think of everything but we sure do try! Join our customer success experts for a live demo any Tuesday at 2pm EST to learn new tips and tricks, or to ask any questions you have about the features we offer. We are here to help! Thanks for your #FanaticalReview! ### 46. exceeded our fundraising goal for the first time in 5 years! **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Sarah Beth W. | Enterprise (> 1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** June 13, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** It was so easy for our attendees to interact with this site, and so easy for our attendees to use, we exceeded our fundraising goal! Also loved the options for scanner checkin and mobile checkout **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** no charts or graphs associated with reports **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** We were using another platform that our attendees didn't love, which prevented them from donating and bidding **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Sarah, We're glad to hear that your guests found the platform so user-friendly and you were able to exceed your fundraising goal! We are always searching for new ways to improve our offering and we have some exciting updates coming soon with our upcoming new website build - tune in for our weekly Tuesday demo to keep up to date on new features and best practices! Thank you for your #FanaticalReview! ### 47. Excellent Customer Service **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** May 01, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** Event.Gives has excellent customer service. If you have a question, there are a few ways to get in touch with them and they are VERY prompt and thorough with their responses. There are also great articles on all the different features/processes they all offer. **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** The dashboard could be more user-friendly. it's not completely intuitive to navigate. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** We needed a platform that allowed us to hold a silent auction and keep access to our data, even after the event. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi there, We are glad to hear that you received such great customer service from our team! Tune in for our weekly Live Demo every Tuesday to learn more about best practices, and ask our knowledgable customer success experts any questions you might have. Thank you for your #FanaticalReview! ### 48. Event.Gives helped us raise beyond out goal! **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Cole S. | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** April 12, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** We switched from another platform that was extremely clunky and outdated. Event.Gives was a breath of fresh air, allowing our guests to really enjoy the event, which allowed us to raise way beyond our goal! **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** There are a few features I would like to see to make reporting easier however, it seems that their product team adds features all the time. Their support team is elite and very accessible! **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** They are helping our guests to enjoy their time at our event, creating a better experience for all! **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Cole, We are ecstatic to hear that you were able to exceed your fundraising goal using our platform! Delivering a positive attendee experience is crucial in executing a successful fundraising event, and we designed our platform with this in mind. We are always looking for ways to improve our offering and make the event organizing experience as simple and stress free as possible - our customer success experts would love the opportunity to jump on a call with you to ensure you are confident with running your reports, and answer any questions you may have. Thank you for your #FanaticalReview! ### 49. Easy to use platform, especially for beginners. **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Tracy C. | Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) **Reviewed Date:** March 02, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** It is a simple program for those who have never used an auction/event platform. **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** The reports are not the best. It still requires a lot of back end trying to get the information you need at the end of your event. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** We were trying to have more people participate in our auctions and Event. Gives and has people purchase tickets for the event. This combines both of our needs. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi Tracy, We love to hear that our all-encompassing platform was able to combine all of your needs in one place. Simple and user-friendly is the name of the game for us, and we know that being able to perform all of your event functions in one place simplifies the entire process for both organizers and attendees! We have been consistently working on our reports and have implemented some new features with our recent pricing change. We’d love to set up a call with you to find out more about your specific needs and how we can help you to easily get the information that you need from your post-event report. Thank you for your #FanaticalReview! ### 50. Amazing Event Software **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars **Reviewed by:** Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education | Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.) **Reviewed Date:** July 18, 2023 **What do you like best about Event.Gives?** I liked how easy it was to set up the event as well as a custom event website to go with it. Also, it was very user friendly to our patrons. **What do you dislike about Event.Gives?** I did not enjoy the amount of fees associated with it. Many customers were upset by the fees even if they were optional. **What problems is Event.Gives solving and how is that benefiting you?** It was solving the problem of selling tickets and having software that does it all for planning our annual fundraise. **Official Response from Molly Daft:** > Hi there and thank you for your #FanaticalReview! We are glad you and your guests found Event.Gives software so user friendly! Schedule a call with one of our fanatical customer success experts to learn more about our new flexible fees pricing and how you can customize your payment settings to to suit the specific needs of your event and guests. 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