ClickBid
ClickBid is an event fundraising platform for nonprofits and charities.
What ClickBid is
ClickBid is an event fundraising platform for nonprofits and charities. It supports galas, golf tournaments, charity auctions, school fundraisers, peer-to-peer campaigns and virtual events. Guests can bid from smartphones using a unique link, without downloading an app, and receive real-time outbid notifications. Fundraising tools include online donations, text-to-give, recurring donations and online auctions. Its Full Suite also includes ticket sales, table and guest management, custom email and text messaging, and EventStream video streaming. The platform lists integrations including Neon One, Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT, Salesforce for Nonprofits, Virtuous, Bloomerang, DonorPerfect, Classy, Double the Donation, TravelPledge, Zapier and Charityproud. ClickBid says it is PCI compliant for credit card processing. Licenses include onboarding meetings, pre-event walkthroughs, email and chat support, and day-of-event phone support. Plans list a 3.59% credit card transaction fee. Essentials is listed at $1,195 CAD/year and Full Suite at $1,895 CAD/year.
Good
- Supports auctions, events and peer-to-peer fundraising.
- Mobile bidding needs no app download.
- Includes real-time outbid notifications.
- Licenses include day-of-event phone support.
- Lists numerous fundraising and CRM integrations.
Watch out
- No free plan.
- Plans list a 3.59% credit card fee.
- Dedicated Customer Advisor costs $100 USD or $135 CAD per hour.
Who it suits
ClickBid suits nonprofits and charities running fundraising events or campaigns, including auctions, galas and golf tournaments. Its mobile bidding and event management tools cover both fundraising and guest logistics.
Verdict
ClickBid combines mobile bidding, donation tools and event administration for nonprofit fundraisers. Consider the listed transaction fee and choose between Essentials and Full Suite based on the event-management tools needed.
Plans and prices
From ClickBid's own pricing page, checked 30 Sep 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials | $1,195 a year | Unlimited events + campaigns · 3.59% fee on credit card transactions · $1,195 CAD/year |
| Full Suite | $1,895 a year | Includes Essentials · online ticket sales · table and guest management · custom email and text messaging · EventStream video streaming · 3.59% fee on credit card transactions · $1,895 CAD/year |
The facts
Each one read from ClickBid's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Add-on support
- A Dedicated Customer Advisor add-on is listed at $100 USD or $135 CAD per hour.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Event management
- Full Suite includes online ticket sales, guest and table management, custom email and text messaging, and EventStream video streaming.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Event types
- It supports galas, golf tournaments, charity auctions, school fundraisers, peer-to-peer fundraising, and virtual events.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Fundraising tools
- Features include online donations, peer-to-peer fundraising, text-to-give, recurring donations, mobile bidding, and online auctions.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- Listed integrations include Neon One, Blackbaud Raiser’s Edge NXT, Salesforce for Nonprofits, Virtuous, Bloomerang, DonorPerfect, Classy, Double the Donation, TravelPledge, Zapier, and Charityproud.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Mobile bidding
- Guests can bid from smartphones through a unique link, with no app download required and real-time outbid notifications.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Payment processing
- The US plans list a 3.5% fee on credit card transactions, and the Canadian plans list a 3.59% fee.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Purpose
- ClickBid is an event fundraising platform for nonprofits and charitable organizations.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Security
- ClickBid says it is PCI compliant for credit card processing.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- All licenses include onboarding meetings, pre-event walkthroughs, email and chat support, and day-of-event phone support.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Who it serves
- The platform is designed for nonprofits and charities running fundraising events and campaigns.checked 30 Sep 2026
The company
- Company history
- ClickBid says it conducted its first electronic auction in 2002.checked 30 Sep 2026
- Founded
- 2002checked 28 Sep 2026
- Headquarters
- ClickBid lists its office at 800 East Ellis, Suite 533, Norton Shores, Michigan 49441.checked 30 Sep 2026
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