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Ella’s Journey – Less Than 2 Weeks To Go

Posted on by Ella Jacques

The London Marathon is less than two weeks away and I cannot believe how fast it has come around! The butterflies have begun that’s for sure, but I guess being nervous shows how much I care about this. I have given training my all, it has already been the biggest challenge of my life, but I don’t think I could have done any more so I’m feeling ready! I’m very excited to learn of the difference my fundraising has made, that has kept me going and will hopefully get me all the way to the finish line.

Having only got a place 10 weeks ago, I’m pretty proud of myself. If you had asked me a few months ago if you think I would have completed 20 miles just over 2 months later, I would have laughed. I have enjoyed seeing my fitness improve that’s for sure (and the guilt free carbs!), I am just sorry to my poor knees. I underestimated the pain I would be in 2 weeks out, but it’s now time to rest up ready for the big day!

Missing People provide specialist support to people who are or at risk of missing, and the families and friends left behind.

If you need to talk to missing people, you can call or text 116 000.

Further information on Missing People can be found on their website, https://www.missingpeople.org.uk

There is still time to donate and if you wish to do so, you can find Ella’s fundraising page here.

Pre-authorisation

Posted on by Ella Jacques

For online only campaigns, we can use our Pre-Authorisation service.

Note, this method is not available for clients using tablets at events – it is only available for online campaigns.

If you would like to find out about our full payment collection service available to Premium clients, follow this article: How does Givergy collect payment?

What is pre-authorisation?
Pre-Authorisation is a payment method whereby all bidders would be required to register their card details on the Givergy system at the point of of registering.
Their card details are then stored securely on the Givergy system (within Stripe) until the end of the auction, when their cards can then be charged should they win an item.

Note, the Givergy website does make it very clear that no money will be charged unless they are the winning bidder.

How to charge guests card’s post-campaign?
Firstly, you need to sell the auction items. Follow this article to find out how: How to sell your auction items
Once your items are sold, to charge the winning bidders cards follow the below steps:

  1. Login to the Campaign Management System and select your event. How to log into the CMS?
  2. From the tabs in the left menu, select payments > guests
  3. You will see the final column titled ‘card’ – if this is ticked, it means we have the card on file. If you had pre-auth on from the beginning of your campaign this will be ticked for all bidders.
  4. In the first column you will see you can tick the small box next to each guest name. This will select the guests you wish to charge. To select all guests, tick the box next to ‘select’ at the top.
  5. Once everyone is selected, hit charge. You will see the payment status of guests go from ‘not paid’ to ‘paid’. This will send the ‘payment thank you’ SMS & Email to everyone.


Please note:

  • Some guest’s payments may be unsuccessful, if this is the case their status will remain as ‘unpaid’. The most common reason for this is the bank rejected the payment. We suggest you contact the guest to explain payment did not process. Wait 24 hours before attempting to charge the card again, otherwise you risk doubling up.

We’re vaccinated – now what?

Posted on by John Roberts

On 3rd March 2020, at our head offices in London, I made a statement which, in hindsight, wouldn’t be described as being ‘of a particularly fine vintage’: ‘don’t worry, guys – two weeks and this’ll all have blown over.’

While confident I wasn’t the only one to underestimate the impact Covid was set to have on every facet of our lives, the flippancy with which I dismissed it still irks me. Since then, I’ve tried to keep my mouth shut. I’m not a doctor, a virologist nor an epidemiologist (although I am a zoologist, if that counts? It definitely doesn’t…), so I figured I’d best leave the predictions to the experts. After all, you wouldn’t catch Chris Whitty offering advice on how to conduct a successful pledge moment, would you?

However now, as restrictions finally lift here in the UK and the prospect of an Autumn/Winter event season becomes tantalisingly real, I find myself in an interesting position. Each day, I speak to anywhere between 30-50 non-profits, all of whom are desperate to figure out a) what everyone else is doing and b) what they should do.

Whilst the former is relatively easy to answer (50% are ploughing on with planning and booking in-person events; 50% are sitting tight), attempting to tackle the latter would feel a little walking into a trap which I’d just watched being set in front of my very eyes.

Still, I guess it wouldn’t be a particularly interesting blog if I didn’t go out on a limb, so here goes…

If there’s one premonition which has been proven hard to argue with – to the extent that it’s almost become a cliché – it’s that Covid isn’t going anywhere. They were saying it in July 2020, they’re saying today and there’s little to suggest they won’t still be saying it in July 2022.

It’s becoming – if it hasn’t already become – endemic and will, as far we can see, continue to circulate the population – surging and receding – for years to come. However, what’s also true to state is that vaccines have made an enormous difference to how it affects us. At time of writing, here in the UK the number of patients in hospital with Covid is 80% lower than when we saw a similar number of daily infections during the winter wave, with deaths 94% lower.

So, I guess, the multimillion-dollar question facing us now is, ‘is this as good as it gets?’. If we accept that Covid’s here to stay, that it will continue to circulate but that vaccines have – in the large part – neutralised its threat, then what now?

Do we wait until March 2022, or November even, in the hope that the situation’s changed, only to find that – predictably – it hasn’t, or do we adapt now, accept a degree of shift in guest demographics and crack on with making up for lost time and reaping the rewards of the $260billion (!) which donors have accumulated throughout the months of lockdown.

The camp is split, that much is certain, but only time will tell whether fortune favours the brave.

83% of charities still fundraising in 2020

Posted on by Ben Crook

With murmurs of ‘second waves’ and ‘new social distancing’ rules coming into play across the globe, there is understandably some concern and uncertainty regarding fundraising in the Autumn season and throughout the remainder of 2020.

As one of many businesses trying to navigate these murky waters, we decided to send a quick survey to our global clients to gauge the appetite for fundraising for the rest of 2020 and get a feel for what, specifically, our charity clients were focusing on.

Many thanks to all who completed the survey; from over 500 clients we accumulated the below results:

  • 83% of global charities are still looking to fundraise in some capacity in 2020
  • The highest ranking was creating an online fundraising campaign – 35%
  • Hosting a Virtual Gala was next at 22%
  • 18% of our clients are going to host a ‘hybrid’ event – with a small number of guests at a venue and the event / fundraising streamed live to incorporate an online audience
  • 8% of clients are still planning to hold some sort of live event
  • 17% of our clients have decided to put fundraising on hold for 2020 and will no doubt look to make up lost revenue in 2021

Clearly, the will to fundraise and drive crucial revenue is still at the forefront of many charities’ minds, at a time when support for most organisations is absolutely essential.

The good news is from the many online fundraising campaigns and virtual galas we’ve supported since COVID-19 gripped the world, clients have seen some incredible results, with many surpassing funds raised from live charitable events in 2019. In total, our charity clients have raised in excess of US$5.8m since April through our platform alone.


Case Study – Asylum Seekers Resource Centre (Australia)

We believe supporters know their generosity in giving is still crucial to the survival of the causes they love most, and are still passionate about supporting in a time of need.

A great example and recent success story came from the work of the Asylum Seekers Resource Centre in Australia; click here to read more on how they beat their goal by $43,000 with an online fundraising event.

Full stats per Givergy region below. We hope this information is useful to you. Any questions or for support with your own 2020 fundraising campaigns, please click below – we’d be delighted to hear from you.

Benefits Of Using The Givergy Community!

Posted on by Tim Stansbury

We know the life of a Fundraising Event Manager doesn’t end at 5pm, it usually goes well into the evening, especially during busy season. We also know there are many of you that fundraise and event plan alongside a full-time job, so its essential that you can get a hold of the relevant information far beyond conventional working hours.

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Auctioneer Raises A Staggering Amount Through High-Stake Bidding Wars

Posted on by Ben Crook

Our favorite, charismatic auctioneer Harry Santa-Olalla has caught the eye of the New York Post for his unique ability to resonate with every demographic he is in front of.

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Givergy Hires Executive Vice Presidents Of Sales And Business Development

Posted on by Ben Crook

Givergy is delighted to announce that Bob Treash and Dan Rohn have joined the Givergy team as Executive Vice Presidents of Sales and Business Development. As senior leaders of the Givergy sales team, both Bob and Dan will be at the helm of one of the hottest fundraising technology companies in the world, focusing on U.S. sales development.

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Givergy Partners With Charitybuzz And Christie’s

Posted on by Ben Crook

Givergy, Charitybuzz and Christies now offer a holistic fundraising solution to Christies charity clients and non-profit institutions through their new partnership!

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Win Silent Auction Technology For Your Next Event!

Posted on by Ben Crook

How can you simultaneously raise more money, retain and engage your donors this year and beyond? WIN silent auction technology to help you do just that!

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Will An Auction Or Prize Draw Raise More?

Posted on by Ben Crook

Are you running an online campaign, but can’t decide whether to run an auction or prize draw? Both can work very well, but depend completely on the nature of the prize and the demographic of your target audience. We’ll talk you through the benefits of each so you can make an informed (and profitable!) decision.

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