Keep your bidders informed before, during, and after your event with Auction Attendee Notifications. You can set up scheduled and ad hoc notifications to send to bidders’ phones, email, or the Givi app, depending on their notification preferences. If you need help determining what to send, check out the suggestions in this article!
Before Your Event
Encourage Registered Attendees to Download the Givi App
For the best bidding experience, we recommend attendees download and use the Givi app. To make the process easier on the day of your event, it’s a good idea to encourage your bidders to download the app ahead of time.
📢 Get ready to bid! Download the Givi app at getgivi.com & log in now to preview auction items. Bidding opens soon! 🏆
🔔 The auction is almost here! Download the Givi app at getgivi.com & log in to get set up before bidding begins.
🛍️ Don’t miss out! Download the Givi app now at getgivi.com & log in so you're ready when bidding starts!
Event Reminders for Registered Attendees
In addition to encouraging bidders to download the app, you may want to use notifications for important event reminders, such as tips for where to park, a notice on when doors open, what to wear/bring, location changes in case of weather, how to check in, an agenda for the event, or auction item previews.
Just a reminder that the auction is happening tonight. Parking will be available in the North Lot 🚗. We can’t wait to see you there!
🎉 Hi [Name], just a quick reminder that the auction doors open tonight at 5 PM. We can’t wait to see you there!
Just a quick reminder for the event tomorrow! Don’t forget to bring a canned food item 🥫or $5 for entry. Looking forward to seeing you there!
🌧️ Due to weather, the auction will be held inside the park’s pavilion. Follow signs when you arrive. Let us know if you have questions!
👋 Excited to bid? Check out this luxury trip that will be up for grabs: [bit.ly link]. See you tomorrow!
During Your Event
Welcome and Promote Silent Auction
Once the event has started, you can use notifications to send a quick welcome and remind your attendees to bid.
🎉 Welcome! Our silent auction is LIVE! Open the Givi app now to browse & bid on amazing items. Place your bids before time runs out!
🏆 The auction has started! Open the Givi app to place your bids and win big. Happy bidding!
💥 Bidding is heating up! Check your Givi app now to see if you’re winning. Don’t let your favorite item slip away!
⏳ Time is running out! Be sure to check your Givi app & bid before the silent auction closes. Place your final bids now!
Thank Sponsors
While you’ll hopefully have planned a variety of ways to recognize your auction sponsors, notifications are another way you can make sure they are thanked during the event.
We’d like to give a big shoutout to our amazing sponsor, [Local Company]! Thank you for championing causes that bring people together! 💙
📣 A big THANK YOU to our sponsor, [Car Dealership Name], for helping make this event possible! Your support drives us forward 🚗💨
Other Event Announcements
If you have other activities or entertainment during the event that you want to remind attendees about, you can draw their attention to those things using notifications.
The show is about to begin on the main stage! 🎭 Please make your way to your seats now to enjoy the performance.
Heads up! 🍸 The bar will be closing in 15 minutes. Grab your final drinks now and enjoy the rest of the event! 🎉
Get ready! The live paddle raise auction is starting in 10 minutes. Head over to [Location/Room Name] to grab your spot and join the excitement! 🏆
We’re excited to announce our Fund-a-Need campaign is live! Every contribution counts! Scan the QR code at your table to make a difference. 💛
After Your Event
Checkout and Thank You
It’s a great idea to thank you attendees in a variety of ways, and notifications can be one of them! The thank-you message can double as a reminder about auction checkout.
🎊 Thank you for supporting our auction! Please check out in the Givi app now to complete your purchase. We appreciate your generosity!
🛍️ Winning bidders, it's time to check out! Open the Givi app now to pay for your items. Thank you for your support!
💖 Thank you for being part of our auction! If you won an item, please complete checkout in the Givi app. We appreciate your generosity!
Instructions for Item Pick-Up
For auction winners, you’ll want to be sure they know how to pick up their items. Keep in mind that some bidders may leave before the auction ends, so you may want to provide a way they can collect their winnings later. And use a notification to tell them how!
Congratulations on winning your auction item! 🎉 You can collect it at the table near the front door. Please make sure to pick it up by 10pm. Thank you!
🏆 You won! Please collect your items at our office by the end of next week during business hours. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.