1. [Home](https://www.g2.com/) 2. ... 3. [Auction Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/auction-software) 4. [HelloFund Discussions](https://www.g2.com/products/hellofund/discuss) [ ![Product Avatar Image](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/large_detail/large_detail_74f9582397b8bfb0f4ad773307483035/hellofund.png "Product Avatar Image") ![Reward for good HelloFund reviews](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/report_medal_translation/image/37491/medal.svg "Reward for good HelloFund reviews") ](/products/hellofund/reviews) [ HelloFund ](/products/hellofund/reviews) (30)4.9/5 HelloFund is auction and fundraising software for private and Catholic schools, PTAs, PTOs, booster clubs and nonprofits. One flat annual fee. No donor tips. No percentage of what you raise. Run your gala, auction and year round fundraising from one dashboard, whether you're raising $5,000 or $500,000. Auctions and Event Night Online, silent and live auctions with mobile bidding and outbid texts Paddle raise and Fund a Need QR code self check in Check out with the card guests saved at check in. No lines at the end of the night. Year Round Fundraising Event tickets with custom questions (meal choice, shirt size) Sponsorship tiers with logo recognition Peer to peer campaigns with class vs. class leaderboards Walk a thons and annual fund drives Donate Now pages and recurring giving Spirit stores Text and email campaigns Reporting You Can Trust Every payment runs through Stripe at the standard card rate, with no markup, and is matched to its Stripe deposit Automatic tax receipts with fair market value Real time dashboards, board reports and exports for Bloomerang, Raiser's Edge and Little Green Light Simple Pricing Starter $995/year, Pro $1,995/year, Elite $2,995/year, with first year pricing from $795. No multi year contracts. Elite adds a dedicated Event Specialist. Proven Results Rated 4.9 on G2. $51.9M raised since 2017. Start with a free 30 day trial, no credit card required. Show More * * * ### 96.0 Nps Score Already have HelloFund? ### All HelloFund Discussions Search Most CommentedMost HelpfulCommon QuestionsNewest All DiscussionsDiscussions with CommentsCommon QuestionsDiscussions without Comments FilterFilter Filter byExpand/Collapse Sort by Most Commented Most Helpful Common Questions Newest Filter by All Discussions Discussions with Comments Common Questions Discussions without Comments ![Phil S.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Phil S.") PS Loading... [Phil S.](https://www.g2.com/users/philsanger "Phil S.") • 7 months ago CEO and Founder @ HelloFund, Inc. | Helping Schools and Nonprofits Raise $54.9M+ with Flat Fee Fundraising Software CEO and Founder @ HelloFund, Inc. | Helping Schools and Nonprofits Raise $54.9M+ with Flat Fee Fundraising Software More Options - [ # What questions should you ask before signing a fundraising software contract? ](/discussions/what-questions-should-you-ask-before-signing-a-fundraising-software-contract) 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?... 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How did it go? ](/discussions/has-anyone-switched-auction-software-mid-event-cycle-how-did-it-go) 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... 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[Phil S.](https://www.g2.com/users/philsanger "Phil S.") • 7 months ago CEO and Founder @ HelloFund, Inc. | Helping Schools and Nonprofits Raise $54.9M+ with Flat Fee Fundraising Software CEO and Founder @ HelloFund, Inc. | Helping Schools and Nonprofits Raise $54.9M+ with Flat Fee Fundraising Software More Options - [ # How do you get more parents to participate in your school auction? ](/discussions/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... 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[Phil S.](https://www.g2.com/users/philsanger "Phil S.") • 7 months ago CEO and Founder @ HelloFund, Inc. | Helping Schools and Nonprofits Raise $54.9M+ with Flat Fee Fundraising Software CEO and Founder @ HelloFund, Inc. | Helping Schools and Nonprofits Raise $54.9M+ with Flat Fee Fundraising Software More Options - [ # What fundraising tools work best for Catholic school galas? ](/discussions/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... 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[Phil S.](https://www.g2.com/users/philsanger "Phil S.") • 7 months ago CEO and Founder @ HelloFund, Inc. | Helping Schools and Nonprofits Raise $54.9M+ with Flat Fee Fundraising Software CEO and Founder @ HelloFund, Inc. | Helping Schools and Nonprofits Raise $54.9M+ with Flat Fee Fundraising Software More Options - [ # What's the biggest mistake schools make when running their first gala? ](/discussions/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... 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[Phil S.](https://www.g2.com/users/philsanger "Phil S.") • 7 months ago CEO and Founder @ HelloFund, Inc. | Helping Schools and Nonprofits Raise $54.9M+ with Flat Fee Fundraising Software CEO and Founder @ HelloFund, Inc. | Helping Schools and Nonprofits Raise $54.9M+ with Flat Fee Fundraising Software More Options - [ # How far in advance should you set up your silent auction platform? ](/discussions/how-far-in-advance-should-you-set-up-your-silent-auction-platform) 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... 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[Phil S.](https://www.g2.com/users/philsanger "Phil S.") • 7 months ago CEO and Founder @ HelloFund, Inc. | Helping Schools and Nonprofits Raise $54.9M+ with Flat Fee Fundraising Software CEO and Founder @ HelloFund, Inc. | Helping Schools and Nonprofits Raise $54.9M+ with Flat Fee Fundraising Software More Options - [ # How do you calculate the true cost of fundraising software? ](/discussions/how-do-you-calculate-the-true-cost-of-fundraising-software) 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... 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[Phil S.](https://www.g2.com/users/philsanger "Phil S.") • 7 months ago CEO and Founder @ HelloFund, Inc. | Helping Schools and Nonprofits Raise $54.9M+ with Flat Fee Fundraising Software CEO and Founder @ HelloFund, Inc. | Helping Schools and Nonprofits Raise $54.9M+ with Flat Fee Fundraising Software More Options - [ # Is it worth paying a percentage of bids to your auction software? ](/discussions/is-it-worth-paying-a-percentage-of-bids-to-your-auction-software) 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... 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