Is GiveGrove free for nonprofits?

GiveGrove offers a model where the platform costs are covered by optional donor tips, allowing the nonprofit to use the software for $0 out-of-pocket. In fact, with the GiveBack Guarantee™, GiveGrove actually shares a portion of its tips with you. When your donors are generous, so is GiveGrove.

What is the GiveBack Guarantee™?

The GiveBack Guarantee™ is our unique promise that makes us the only fundraising platform that pays you. We share a portion of donor tips directly with the nonprofit, turning your fundraising tool into a revenue generator.

Live Auction | GiveGrove

Live Auction Fundraising That’s Flexible, Fast, and Donor-Friendly

Live Auction

Whether you’re planning a high-energy gala or broadcasting your event on public access TV, GiveGrove gives you the tools to run your live auction your way.

Create an auction

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Host powerful in-person or hybrid live auctions with tools built for real-time giving.

From paddle raises to hybrid participation, our platform is built to meet your team and your donors where they are—online or in the room.

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Tools That Power Impactful Live Auctions

✅ Paddle Management & Assignment
Easily assign and track paddles in advance—no more spreadsheets or manual matching. Support for online and offline paddle numbers.

✅ In-Person or Hybrid Ready
Donors can participate live at your venue, or remotely from anywhere in the world. Try it in-person or alongside platforms like Zoom, Facebook Live, or YouTube (no integration needed).

✅ Offline Bidding Support
Have donors without smartphones or online access? You can enter their bids manually or assign them paddles for in-person use.

✅ Post event Management
Guests can pay for their live auction items and dollar amounts in real time. You can send quick reminders to pay and see their contact information and payment status all in one place.

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Real-World Proven for Art Galas, Dinners, and Public Broadcast Events

GiveGrove isn’t limited to a certain type of event—our partners have used it for:

✅ Local community galas and in-person banquets

✅ Hybrid fundraising events with Zoom-hosted audiences

✅ Virtual auctions paired with live-streamed entertainment

✅ Even public television broadcasts paired with live appeals

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Your Auctioneer’s New Best Friend (but not a replacement)

While GiveGrove isn’t designed to replace your live auctioneer, it complements their work perfectly by handling:

✅ Paddle assignment

✅ Live donation logging

✅ Real-time reporting and receipts

✅ Online gift options for remote supporters

GiveGrove has been used by professional auctioneers and by local non-technical masters of ceremony. Our team can help train any volunteers that need to enter in and paddle charges.

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No Contracts.
No Upfront Fees.

Whether you are deploying the GiveBack Guarantee or leveraging our Classic Model, we are proud to offer software without contracts, upfront costs, or subscriptions, so you can start building stronger, more profitable fundraisers today.