text-to-give that MOVES
the MOMENT

Turn audience energy into instant action. Handbid’s Text-to-Give tool lets guests give in seconds, keeping momentum high and every donation connected to your event’s success.

when MOMENTUM

gets STUCK

You know the feeling: the room is electric, the message lands, but the call to action link sends guests to a new page, a new form, or a new problem. The moment passes, and so does the opportunity.

Handbid keeps that from happening. With Text-to-Give, guests can respond in real time, right from their phones

without ever leaving the experience you’ve designed.

The result is fewer missed moments, faster responses, and a momentum that feels as effortless as it is inspiring.

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Text-to-Give isn’t just quick, it’s designed to feel natural for both guests and teams

your GIVING FLOW, accelerated

instant

ENGAGEMENT

Guests text a keyword, tap your link, and give in seconds. No forms to search, no sites to load.

ON-BRAND experience

The giving screen, confirmation, and thank-you all carry your design and your voice.

Clean data

PIPELINE

Every gift syncs automatically to your Handbid dashboard, payment tools, and CRM. No duplicate entry, no missed numbers.

REAL-TIME INSIGHTS

Track donations as they come in, spot momentum, and respond to it immediately.

it works WHERE

it matters MOST

Live appeals, auctions, giving days, galas, Text-to-Give thrives in the moments that matter most. Event teams using Handbid report higher donor participation and faster payment processing, helping them capture generosity at its peak.

When the room feels inspired, you can act on it instantly.

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from text to thanks
IN SECONDS

01

CREATE YOUR KEYWORD

Set up your campaign keyword and custom response message.

02

GUESTS TEXT AND TAP

Donors text your keyword and receive a link branded to your organization.

03

GIVE INSTANTLY

Guests confirm their amount and payment, completing the process in seconds.

04

TRACK & THANK

You see every donation in real time and can follow up personally with one click.

create ONE smooth Experience

Text-to-Give is part of the full Handbid ecosystem, designed to keep every event and donor action in sync.

Ticketing & Registration

Let guests buy tickets, check in, and donate from the same system.

mobile Bidding

Merge giving and bidding into one consistent experience.

Payments & Reporting

Donations post directly to your account and into your data dashboard with no manual steps.

You can even connect to your existing systems

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DETAILS
that make the
DIFFERENCE

Handbid’s Text-to-Give captures the moment, processes donations instantly, and feeds accurate data straight into your reports.

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Simple Keyword Setup

Launch a new campaign in minutes with easy, customizable settings.

Live Donation Tracking

Monitor totals and trends in real time, right from your event dashboard.

Custom Response Links

Send guests directly to your donation page, registration form, or product offer.

Fully Branded Giving Screens

Every message, page, and confirmation reflects your brand, not ours.

Native Payment Integration

Process payments securely through your existing Handbid gateway, no third-party redirects.

Built-In Versatility

Use Text-to-Give for donations, upgrades, merchandise, or event add-ons—anywhere people feel moved to act.

Ready to capture the moment?

Handbid’s Text-to-Give feature helps you turn inspiration into action

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