Bidding on items through GiveSmart
Registration
You must register to place bids, buy raffle tickets, or make a donation. Your $20 ticket is your registration.
To register on computer or tablet:
Visit the campaign site here: https://UUPotofGold23.givesmart.com
From the Home Page, scroll down to Available for Purchase / Buy Tickets
Click on the blue tab: Buy Tickets
This takes you to the ticket section
Choose one of these options: Ticket to Kick-off Event
Bids, Raffles, Donate ONLY
Enter the required information. Be assured your credit card information is secure through the GiveSmart website.
Click: Create My GiveSmart Account
Now you are ready to bid, buy raffle tickets, or make a donation.
You will receive an email with a personal link to the auction site.
To register by text on your smartphone:
Text our campaign keyword to 76278. Keyword: UUPotofGold23
Follow the prompts from the texts received.
Once registered, click the blue link within the Welcome text message or personal link button from within the Welcome email to access the campaign.
Now you are ready to bid, buy raffle tickets, or make a donation.
Bidding and Buying
You can bid on items marked Silent. The highest bidder on Silent items "wins" the item.
You can buy items marked Instant. Instant items have a limited amount of spots available and
can sell out quickly.
Silent Auction Items
To bid on Silent items from computer or tablet:
Access the campaign. There are two ways to do this.
Click the blue link within the Welcome text or personal link button from within the Welcome email.
OR Use this link: https://UUPotofGold23.givesmart.com
Choose item
From our Home page, click "Items"
Browse or use the dropdown menu to view categories, then select an item.
Choose amount
Use the pre-populated minimum bid or enter a higher amount.
You can also set your bid for Auto bid by selecting AUTO BID. Simply enter the highest amount you are willing to bid. The system will place minimum bids for you as needed until your designated amount is reached.
Click Bid
To bid on Silent items from your smartphone:
Text this to 76278: UUPotofGold23
You will receive a Welcome Message
Click on the blue link
Reply to your welcome text by texting an item number. A text with the item details and minimum bid amount will be sent.
Text item number and bid amount. Example: "102 300" then press send.
102 is the item number. 300 is the amount of $300.
You will receive a text message if you are outbid.
Instant Auction Items
To buy Instant Items from your computer or tablet:
Access the campaign. There are two ways to do this.
Click the blue link within the Welcome text or personal link button from within the Welcome email.
OR Use this link: https://UUPotofGold23.givesmart.com
Choose item
From our Home page, click "Items"
Browse or use the dropdown menu to view categories, then select an item.
3. Enter quantity
4. Click Buy
To buy Instant Items from your smartphone
Text this to 76278: UUPotofGold23
You will receive a Welcome Message
Click on the blue link
Reply to your welcome text by texting an item number. A text with the item details and minimum bid amount will be sent.
Text "Buy" and item number Example: "Buy 102" then press send.
102 is the item number.
Make a Donation
To donate by computer, tablet or smartphone:
Access the campaign. There are two ways to do this.
Click the blue link within the Welcome text or personal link button from within the Welcome email.
OR Use this link: https://UUPotofGold23.givesmart.com
From our Home page, under the church name, click "Donate"
This may look different on a smartphone
Fill out your name. Phone number and email are optional.
Choose either a one-time or monthly donation
Choose if you would like your donation to remain anonymous
Fill in the amount of the donation
Click on the purple donate button