Greater Giving Event Software works the way your organization works by making the solution available on two platforms – Event Software Online and Event Software PC.

Event Software Online is a secure, Web-based application that users can access from any Internet connection. Staff and volunteers can enter data and manage your event planning and execution from anywhere at any time, so you fully leverage precious time and resources.

Event Software PC is Microsoft® Windows®-based and allows you to manage all your event details from a single PC or a network. Event Software PC is mission-critical for event night success and post-event reconciliation—enabling staff and volunteers to deliver a speedy, pleasant guest experience at registration and checkout, and quickly process guest payments after the event.

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"I love the fact that Greater Giving Event Software keeps everything organized in one database where it's easy to access. I am in charge of the event activities that have to be done at the last minute such as assigning bid numbers, making table assignments, etc. It's challenging to manage 500 people and figure out where to seat them, next to whom, etc. - and of course there are always last minute changes. But with Greater Giving Event Software, this monumental task is manageable. Our event night experience is very pleasant for our guests as well as our staff and volunteers by using the software in combination with Greater Giving's products to accept registration before the event and accept credit cards at the event."
— Joni Spencer, CASA for Children, OR

"Your software made our event a huge success. Thank you, thank you. Everything went off without a hitch on event night (I loved the copy package feature when the bidding success on a first package necessitated adding another!). Taking payment was efficient and timely (our cashiers were thrilled, we've had line-ups late into the night on previous years). Reconciling the next day was also effortless! Last year, without Greater Giving, I was sorting out and reconciling for three full days after the event compared to a few hours this year- fantastic! Greater Giving is very comprehensive and easy to use. Thank you for your help leading up to the big night as well. I was thrilled with how well my event went thanks to Greater Giving."
— Alison Martin, Southpointe Academy, Canada

“When it came time to plan Canterbury Choral Society's First Annual Masquerade Ball, one of our co-chairs said she'd attended a charity fundraiser that used Greater Giving services. We decided to look into it. Now we're the ones telling other nonprofits that if they really want to have a successful fundraiser, Greater Giving is a necessity! We used Greater Giving's solutions to track all attendees and donations, items donated for the auction, winning bids, table seating arrangements, checkout, payments, and to generate thank you letters. The funding generated was beyond that of any other fundraiser ever conducted by Canterbury. We're confident that with Greater Giving, we'll continue to have extraordinary success. Thank you for everything, Greater Giving! We love your service!”
— Sandina Heckert, Canterbury Choral Society, OK

Free Software Trials

Free Trial Download of Greater Giving Event Software PC
We invite you to download a free 14-day trial of Greater Giving Event Software PC.

Free Trial of Greater Giving Event Software Online
Access a free trial of Greater Giving Event Software Online.

Tips

The Special Appeal
A special appeal can augment your auction and can fill gaps in your fundraising strategy.

Procurement Basics
Procuring great items is fundamental to reaching and exceeding your revenue goal. Here’s a basic how-to list to get started.

See our Fundraising Tips page for more how-to’s.

Guides

Auction Planner
From twelve months prior all the way up to event day, the Auction Planner offers a detailed timeline for planning an auction fundraiser.

White Paper: Pre-Auction Planning
This white paper covers not only the action items involved in planning and executing a benefit event and auction, but the strategy behind those action items.

White Paper: Marketing and Audience Development
This white paper describes how to develop a marketing strategy and put that strategy to work to become a more efficient and effective organization, with a devoted giving community.

See our Guides page for more white papers.

On-Demand Seminars

Procurement - Strategy
This 90-minute archived webinar will help you understand how to approach procurement from a strategic perspective, including timing, audience development, and item placement.

Procurement - Execution
This 60-minute archived webinar will help you understand best practice for procurement tactics, including committee assignments, timeline and execution planning, and packaging.

School Auctions Best Practices
This 90-minute archived webinar will help you understand the unique challenges facing school auctions and provide techniques to help you overcome those challenges, reduce stress, and increase auction revenue.

See our Web seminars page for more.

Is the online data secured?
Yes. Greater Giving is compliant with all PCI standards and receives regular security audits.

How does the tool work in conjunction with a donor management software package?
Greater Giving's Event Software does include a bridge feature at no additional cost, linking your event data with your donor management software data. The most common types are eTapestry, Kintera, Raisers Edge and Exceed.

Can you provide event night support?
Phone support is available the day of your event for urgent questions. You may also want to consider securing the services of our Professional Event Services team if you require more hands-on support.

How can I try your Greater Giving Event Software before I purchase it?
You can access a free 14 day trial of Greater Giving Event Software.

What types of training are provided for this tool? Do you have something I can set up for my whole auction team or new staff?
Yes, Greater Giving offers a number of different training programs. From live hosted online trainings to our in- depth user manual, we can meet the needs of your group. Also, our first-in-class Support team offers phone and email support for training, as well as related questions once formal training is completed.

Why do I need Greater Giving Event Software if I already own a donor management software?
Greater Giving Event Software offers in-depth statistics on your event and the details that take place during the event, the same way a donor management software helps you grow your organization from year to year. Event Software helps the growth of your event from year to year, and tracks the details to make your event easier to run.