SILENT AUCTIONS
Starting Bids & Increments
Set your starting bid and an increment to apply after the starting bid has been placed.
Quantities
Enter a quantify of more than one to auction multiples of the item to more than one bidder.
Automatic Auction Close and Winner Notifications
Set your and automatic close time for your auction. Automatic End of Auction notifications including payment links are enabled by default.
Overtime
Use the Overtime feature to keep the bidding going until no more bids have been placed within your chosen time frame.
Bid Slider
Our Bid Slider encourages higher bids and offers a quick alternative to placing bids by typing in bid amounts.
Reserves and display options
Set reserve prices. Below reserve badges will automatically display on items and you can choose to display or hide the reserve prices.
Bids and Buys
Track all Bids and Buys and delete bids made in error. Process any purchase or donation refunds easily.
Sealed Bid Auctions
Our sealed bid item type keeps the highest bid secret until the auction has closed and the winner is notified. Great for items where there are multiples available to be sold to multiple winners.
End of Auction Donation Prompt
Customize the end of auction message to encourage participants who didn't win/ or make any purchase to make a donation.
RAFFLES
Ticket Packages
Flexibility to include a ticket price and multiple raffle package prices.
One or more Raffle Items
Create a single raffle item listing all prizes available, or, include multiple raffle items in your campaign, each with its own draw and prizes.
eTickets & Receipts
Say goodbye to paper. Tickets and receipts are automatically delivered to the purchaser’s email or phone.
Secure Draw
GalaBid’s Certified Random Number Generator ensures a fair raffle draw. Each draw is quick and simple to run from the Raffle Controls Centre.
Raffle Draw Display
Build excitement and anticipation at in-person or online events with our dynamic Raffle Displays optimized for big screen projection.
Raffle Reports
Details of all tickets sold and winners are available to download as an Excel file.
Custom Fields
Custom registration fields enable purchasers to enter the name of a person who prompted them to buy tickets.
DONATIONS
Instant Payment
Collect payments instantly. Donors receive a receipt via email or text message.
Progress to Target
Display your target to participants and your progress in a visually impactful way.
Pledges
Change your donation to a pledge and collect payment at the close of your campaign. Great for live events using the real time pledge totalizer.
Pledge Totalizer
Dedicated customizable leaderboard, optimized for large screen projection. Track your progress to target in real time, include new donation pop-ups.
Gift Aid
Information needed to submit a Gift Aid claim can be collected on UK campaigns.
ACCESS
Easy access via Browser
Participants simply click on your unique campaign link to browse the campaign on any browser on any device. Optimized for mobiles. No app store download required!
Ad free Platform
GalaBid is free of third party ads. Only stunning campaign visuals to be seen here.
Email or Google Registration
Registration is super quick and easy. Enter an email or register via Google.
Anonymity
A simple checkbox during registration allows participants to be anonymous. Admins can also hide names on selected items.
Text To Register
Perfect for events. Announce on stage and watch the whole room register in seconds. Activation by request.
INTERACTION
Search, Filter and Favorite Items
GalaBid includes handy filters along with a global search, categories, and the ability to 'favorite' items. Participants can track their activity and edit their profile data.
Dynamic Image Viewing
GalaBid allows for files up to 8MB to be uploaded. Every item includes an image pop-out, giving participants the high-quality and high impact visuals they desire.
Social Sharing
Spread the word and increase the reach. Participants can easily share individual items and the entire campaign on Facebook and X.
Messages of Support
Viewing and contributing messages of support to the campaign's activity feed is fun and easy to do.
Email and Text Notifications
All important notifications including outbids, virtual raffle tickets, invoices & payment reminders are sent via email. Text Message opt ins available. Request activation.
Activity Pop Ups
New activity pop-ups also drive friendly competition and engagement .
Active Participants Display
Each item lists the latest bids, donations and purchases by default making the campaign more engaging and inviting.
Contact Host
Once logged in to a campaign, participants can submit a message which is sent by email to the campaign host.
In-person Event Assistance
In-person participants can get help with everything from registration to placing bids, buys, donations and payments, all via event staff using GalaBid's Volunteer Accounts (personal shopper mode) on tablets and mobiles.
PAYMENTS & SECURITY
Apple and Google Pay
Apple and Google Pay offer participants quick, convenient and secure campaign payments.
Automated Payouts powered by Stripe
Your campaign funds are delivered to your bank account directly from Stripe. No middleman. Fast payouts.
Stripe Integration
Secure payment processing powered by Stripe. Simply connect an existing account or set up a Stripe account from within the GalaBid dashboard. It's easy to do.
Secure Payment Processing
GalaBid's secure payments are powered by Stripe, a trusted, secure third-party service used by many businesses for online payments. Stripe provides a range of features to help protect your participants' data. This includes built-in fraud prevention tools, secure data storage, and compliance with industry standards like PCI DSS.
Cards entered once and Securely Stored
Card details are manually entered once only into GalaBid then securely saved securely in Stripe for faster future payments.
Ask for Donations at Checkout
Ask participants to make an additional donation while checking out.
Downloadable Invoices/by Email
Invoices are automatically sent via email and are available via direct download when logged into the campaign.
Suggested GalaBid Tip
Participants on campaigns using GalaBid free software option can edit the tip amount or opt out entirely without the fundraiser receiving any penalty.
Robust Data Security
Participants take comfort in the fact that GalaBid only uses data to facilitate the campaign. Data is not sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes, and it is not analyzed in any way that could. compromise the participant's privacy.
Pass processing Fees on to Campaign Participants
Ask participants to cover transaction fees, or any fees associated with your campaign. Fees can be mandatory or optional.
Customizable Invoice Template
Customize your campaign's invoice. Include logos and contact information.
Bulk or Individual Payment reminders
Speed up payment collection with individual and bulk-send reminders.
Credit Card pre-authorization
Require participants to enter card details before entering a bid or making a purchase or donation. Charge cards securely stored in Stripe from the GalaBid Checkout Console.
DESIGN
Quick Branding
Upload a logo and a banner and customize colors to instantly create a campaign that will wow participants.
Rotating Banner
Simply load GIFs to create a rotating banner.
Sponsor and Info Pages
Create high impact sponsor and info pages including images, videos and text.
Countdown Timer
Build excitement by adding a countdown timer to the end of your campaign.
Customizable Menu
Customize your campaign's menu to optimize participant navigation.
CSS
Attention web developers! GalaBid supports CSS.
Customizable Home Page
Create a stunning landing page with widgets to highlight sections within your campaign
LIVE EVENTS
Campaign & Item QR Codes
Download the QR code for your home page and individual items.
Leaderboards
Create beautiful leaderboards with a variety of layout options. Include New Bid or Buy-it-Now pop-ups, Countdown timer and pledge totalizers.
Live/Auctioneer Led Auctions
GalaBid includes a range of features to enable you to run and take payments on auctioneer led auctions at in person events.
Checkout Console
GalaBid's checkout console is optimized to facilitate speedy checkout at busy in person events. Search by item name or number, participant name or any data collected via campaign registration.
Volunteer/ Personal Shopper Accounts
Assist in-person event guests with everything from campaign registration, bidding, making purchases, donations, payments and anonymity.
SUPPORT
Help Center & Video Library
Extensive help library including videos, FAQ and how to articles.
Online Chat Support
Knowledgeable and helpful team available 24/7 to provide guidance and answers to any questions you may have. Check out trustpilot.com for other fundraisers' experiences.
COMMUNICATION
Full access to Participant Data
Access all data entered by campaign participants. GalaBid uses data collected exclusively to facilitate the campaign.
Message individual Participants
Message individual participants from within the platform.
Bulk Messaging to Participants
Schedule messages to communicate campaign announcements to all or individual participants
ITEMS & CONTENT
Extra Profit Auction Items
Access GalaBid's extensive extra profit sale or return, auction item catalog. View and add items from within the dashboard.
Multiple Item Types
Choose Silent Auction, Live Auction, Event Ticketing, Donation, Raffle and Buy Now Item types.
Item Multiples
Set the item quantity on each item to streamline your ability to sell multiples of any item without listing multiple identical items.
No Item limit
There are no limits on the number of items or categories that can be included in a campaign.
Bulk Upload items
Use the handy item information spreadsheet to bulk upload your item information.
Multiple Images & Carousel
Upload 5 high quality images per item which are displayed in an image carousel. Click to enlarge.
Bulk Update
The Bulk Update tool quickly allows you to update or add information to multiple items at once.
Show/Hide Items in Bulk
Show or hide items or item fields, such as bidder name in bulk.
Embed images, videos and link
Images, links and videos can all be easily embedded within Item descriptions and Info pages.
Copy Items for other campaigns
Copy items from one campaign into another with the item transfer feature.
Vouchers for streamlined Item Fulfillment
Create custom vouchers with booking instructions to auto send to winners once payment has been processed.
Add tax to Items
Add taxes or fees to be applied at checkout on all selected items.
Market Value
Add the market value to applicable items to appear on participants' invoices.
Item Dispatch
Track the status of item fulfillment. Dispatch all or individual items on invoices. This is just one of the many useful features available in the Checkout Console.
BUY NOW
Pay now or Pay Later
Require purchasers to pay at the point of sale or when the campaign has ended.
Quantity
Enter a quantity to sell multiples of the same item.
SET UP & MANAGEMENT
Instant Account and Campaign set up
Creating an account and setting up a campaign is a matter of a few clicks and a handful of fields.
Choice of Pricing Options
Three options for platform pricing ensures all types of fundraisers are catered for.
Multiple account administrators
Invite multiple collaborators to work on your campaigns.
Extensive Campaign Dashboard
Easy to use, the dashboard includes everything you need to create and manage your campaign including performance tracking, Reports and Check Out Console.
Unique Campaign Link & QR Code
A Unique campaign link and downloadable QR code are available to share with potential participants online and at in-person events.
Custom Fields
The Campaign Registration form is customizable. Add T's & C's and custom fields such as marketing opt in questions.
Offline Totals
Easily add an amount raised offline to your campaign total.