Increase bids, donations and event revenue with mobile bidding software

Mobile bidding software that maximizes nonprofit earnings

Turn every guest into an active bidder, donor and supporter with a mobile bidding experience designed to simplify event management.

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Leading nonprofits choose Greater Giving mobile bidding

The truth is, fundraising events have changed. Today's donors expect a seamless, mobile-first experience that provides as much flexibility as possible. Bidding, donating and engaging with your mission is the goal — but software limitations and outdated tech often trip up prospective bidders along the way.

That’s why leading nonprofit organizations choose Greater Giving’s mobile bidding solution. Greater Giving not only helps nonprofits, schools, healthcare foundations and community organizations create engaging fundraising experiences that drive more participation — but whether you're hosting an in-person gala, golf tournament, school auction or hybrid event, mobile bidding can also help you increase attendee engagement and earnings.

How our mobile bidding software can help

  • Increased bidder participation
  • More revenue and growth opportunities
  • More donations throughout your event
  • Reduced check-in and checkout lines
  • Seamless, modern donor experiences
  • Streamlined staff and volunteer times
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Everything bidders need, right from their phone

Bid, buy and donate all from one place

With the latest online bidding experience, supporters can place bids instantly, make donations without leaving the page, track fundraising progress in real time and manage bidding activity from anywhere.

The result? More engagement, more competition and more opportunities to give.

Looking for a close-up of how bidding works? Check out the basics and more about maximum bidding on our support page.

A more intuitive mobile auction experience

When bidders can easily find what interests them, they're more likely to participate and place additional bids. We improve user experiences by making it easy to find what you need and list what you don’t.

  • Improved image galleries? Check.
  • Price-based package filters? Check.
  • Predictive search with autocomplete? Check.
  • Enhanced filtering and sorting options? Check.
  • Faster package browsing and navigation? Check.

Curious about what else we can do for you?

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Designed for every fundraising event

No matter the format or venue, your supporters can participate from anywhere, anytime — using their smartphone, tablet or computer.

Perfect for fundraisers of all kinds, no matter if they’re for charity, school, faith-based, hybrid, community or healthcare foundation events.

Highlight your most valuable auction packages

Promote your most important items front and center and update featured packages throughout your event to keep bidders engaged and focused on key fundraising opportunities.

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  • Live auction previews
  • High-value experiences
  • Sponsor-provided packages
  • Packages needing additional attention
  • Last-chance bidding opportunities
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Drive more donations throughout your event

Successful fundraising events don't rely solely on auction revenue.

Greater Giving allows organizations to feature donation opportunities directly within the mobile bidding experience — and we know you’ll love our built-in donation fundraising tools.

  • Flexible placement options so you can list items the way you see fit
  • Fundraising thermometers that update you in real time
  • Donation buttons prominently displayed on the homepage for convenience
  • Independent donation settings and controls for even more customization
  • Donation progress tracking throughout the event so you’re never out of the loop

Built to keep bidders engaged

Keep excitement high throughout your event with automatic notifications that encourage continued participation. With Greater Giving, bidders are taken directly to their chosen item from notification links, helping them rebid faster and reducing friction.

Receive real-time notifications when you’re outbid, win an item, have new opportunities or when your auction activity requires attention. 

Always stay in the loop with Greater Giving.

Make event day easier for guests

Want to streamline events but not sure how? 

Enjoy enhanced bidder experiences

  • Easier navigation to items and categories
  • Personalized bidder profiles for visibility
  • Improved responsiveness across devices
  • Assigned table numbers displayed in-app
  • Better image viewing and package browsing

These experiences help guests stay focused on the event instead of figuring out how to use the tech.

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A pop-up notification on a smartphone informing the user that they’ve placed a mobile bid for $100 and is in the lead

Powerful event management behind the scenes

While donors enjoy a seamless bidding experience, event staff gain tools that simplify management.

Built for events with secure payment processing, modernized reporting interfaces, ongoing platform security enhancements and streamlined sales and payment management, your team will spend less time troubleshooting and more time cultivating donors.

Mobile bidding FAQs

Mobile bidding allows donors to participate in silent auctions using their smartphone, tablet or computer instead of paper bid sheets.
Yes. Mobile bidding typically increases bidder participation by allowing supporters to bid anytime, receive outbid alerts and continue engaging throughout the event.
Yes. Supporters can make donations directly from the bidding experience while tracking campaign progress through a fundraising thermometer.
Absolutely. Greater Giving supports in-person, virtual and hybrid fundraising events.
Guests simply access the bidding site from their phone or register and then begin bidding, purchasing items or donating within minutes.