Fundraising Support

Real people. Real support.
Included as standard.

When you’re running a fundraiser, waiting hours for a chatbot response simply isn’t good enough. Whether you’re preparing for a major gala dinner, managing a live auction, or troubleshooting a last-minute guest issue, you need fast answers from people who understand fundraising events.

That’s why human support comes as standard with GalaBid.

best fundraising support for gala events and online campaigns

Our experienced support team is available year-round during event hours to help fundraisers, volunteers and guests get the most out of the platform. From campaign setup and training through to live event support, we’re here when it matters most.

Support from fundraising experts

Our support team doesn’t just know software, they understand fundraising events.

The GalaBid team has supported thousands of auctions, raffles, gala dinners and donation campaigns across charities, schools, sporting clubs and community organisations around the world.

That experience means we can proactively guide you through best practices, identify potential issues before they arise, and help your event run smoothly from start to finish.

You’ll be supported by friendly, knowledgeable people who genuinely care about your campaign or event success.

Friendly, proactive and available when you need us

We believe great support should feel personal.

Our people are approachable, responsive and proactive - not just reacting to problems, but helping clients feel confident before, during and after their events.

  • Need help training volunteers?
  • Questions about registrations or payments?
  • Unexpected issue during bidding?

We’re available across live chat, email, and phone to provide practical, human support when you need it most.

Human support matters

Many fundraising platforms are now moving toward AI-first support models, where users are directed through automated chat flows and self-service articles before they can speak to a real person.

While AI tools can help answer simple questions, urgent event issues and non-standard fundraising scenarios often require experienced human support -  fast.

At GalaBid, speaking to a real person is easy.

When something important needs attention, our team is here to help without endless escalation processes or frustrating support loops.

Trusted by fundraisers worldwide

Fundraisers consistently highlight GalaBid’s service and support as one of the key reasons they continue to use the platform.

Here’s a small example of what fundraisers have to say about our support service:

“Customer service is second to none! Bhavana [GalaBid support] is a true professional and help me from not knowing anything about uploading items to being able to complete our whole item list and being ready for our event”
John
“Customer service is exceptional. Repeatedly. Real humans, not Al bots, and they are there 24/7. I feel confident going into our first live event for 600 people using this platform, because I know I can chat with a human to help me navigate any challenges I come up against in the moment
Sara Ramsay
“Everyone at Galabid were amazing. Nina [GalaBid support] was brilliant and was able to help me set up our campaign. Additionally, all the consultants who helped me tweak the campaign to make it the best it could possibly be
Steve Taylor

From first-time school fundraisers through to large-scale charity galas, our support team helps organisers feel confident every step of the way.

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Help when and where you need it

Support options include:

  • Live chat
  • Phone support
  • Email support
  • Video calls and walkthroughs
  • Extensive online help centre and guides

Whether you’re running your first fundraiser or your fiftieth, our team is ready to help make your campaign a success.

One Campaign, Many Ways To Fundraise

Forget juggling multiple fundraising pages. With GalaBid, you can create a single fundraising website that offers multiple ways for supporters to give,
from silent auctions to raffles, donations and event ticketing.

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Silent Auction

Add aucton items to your online catalog in a single click. Source your own items, or use GalaBid's risk free on-demand service to add show-stopping items to your campaign.

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Add Silent Auction Items

Add aucton items to your online catalog in a single click. Source your own items, or use GalaBid's risk free on-demand service to add show-stopping items to your campaign.

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fundraising raffle online

Run Digital Raffles

Sell raffle tickets, draw winners and distribute prizes - all at the touch of a button.

  • Super fast set up - create and brand a raffle in minutes
  • Ease of payment for ticket purchasers by credit card, Apple Pay or Google Pay
  • Receive raffle funds instantly, powered by Stripe
  • Automated ticket distribution via email or text
  • Sell single tickets or multi-ticket packages
  • One click draw with automated winner notifications
  • Certified random number generator ensures a fair draw
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Collect Donations

Allow donors to make safe and secure payments to your cause.

  • Easy and quick set up. Start your online donation campaign in minutes
  • Secure and intuitive payments for supporters. Powered by Stripe
  • Activity feed showcasing messages of support
  • Donation leaderboard for live events
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fundraising ticketing feature

Sell Tickets and Check-in Guests for In-person Events

A streamlined fundraising event ticketing solution that supports guest registration, single or table tickets purchase, and guest management with ease.

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Planning a Fundraising Campaign?

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