Host your nonprofit auctions with GoFundMe Pro’s intuitive fundraising event software, designed for virtual, hybrid, or in-person experiences.
Motivate bidding
Use SMS and email messages to inspire bidding, supported by automated outbid notifications for ongoing engagement.
Mobilize giving
Easily bid, purchase event merchandise, or donate digitally via a mobile-responsive bidding page.
Simplify payments
With the Live Events mobile app, attendees can add a card once and easily complete gifts using cash, check, or credit card.
Your software solution for elevated auctions
Effortlessly streamline your auction setup by bulk importing items directly into your Live Events dashboard
Maximize bidding by promoting live auction items before your event and easily send receipts through self-checkout
Automate silent auction item closing times, set starting and reserve bid prices, enable “Buy Now,” and set automatic max bids
Invite attendees to bid via desktop, SMS, or through their mobile devices
Keep attendees engaged and motivated with automated outbid notifications
Encourage attendees to “watch” their favorite items for bidding updates
Create digital displays to showcase current and recent bids or display your total raised
Introduce a paddle raise item for the program or initiative you’re fundraising for
Preset donation amounts or let attendees enter a custom amount
Utilize “Quick Add Mode” to swiftly record in-person bidder numbers
Encourage supporters to complete their donations with automated email reminders
Handle guest check-ins and credit card collection with the Live Events mobile app
Effortlessly send SMS or email messages to bidders from your Live Events dashboard
Instantly email detailed receipts, prompting attendees to pay via self-checkout
View outstanding balances and process transactions using the card on file
Track the total amount committed and paid for auction items, fixed-priced items, and paddle raise donations in one place
Discover your highest-performing events and easily duplicate them for future use
Instantly view a real-time feed of all bidding and donation activity
Filter dashboards or access out-of-the-box reports for insights into your online auction’s performance
Quickly identify items with no bids to promote during your event
FAQs
Can I use mobile bidding if my organization is based outside of the U.S.?
Live Events supports international livestreaming, but the event itself must be hosted in the United States at this time. This includes any auction or mobile bidding elements.
What are the top ways to utilize GoFundMe Pro's mobile bidding and nonprofit auction software?
Nonprofit auction software and mobile bidding create effective opportunities to increase fundraising revenue. Host engaging in-person live auctions or expand silent auctions to wider audiences through virtual or hybrid formats. Run direct appeals or paddle raises to channel donations to specific programs, and consider selling merchandise.
Is mobile bidding safe?
Mobile bidding is a safe and effective way to take your auction digital. GoFundMe Pro is PCI DSS Level 1 Compliant, which means we are committed to keeping your attendee data and payments secure.
What security and scalability measures does GoFundMe Pro have in place?
GoFundMe Pro builds security into the foundation of all our products and services.
Our comprehensive approach includes governance, continuous scanning and monitoring, and robust infrastructure. Our dedicated team receives regular training to stay updated with the latest security practices and threats.
We’re a PCI DDS Level 1 service provider that utilizes industry best practices like the OWASP Top 10. We use Cloudflare for protection and partner with Stripe, PayPal, and Coinbase for secure payments.
