Global event fundraising technology Givergy launches in Australia

Givergy
has acquired the fundraising arm of former competitor Lumi (IML). This enables
charities in the Asia-Pacific region to raise more, through the innovative
technology platform, that has revolutionised live fundraising at events and via
online auctions elsewhere around the world for the past 6 years.

Givergy’s
award winning fundraising technology is now available for the first time in the
region enabling live events, including gala dinners, charity balls, art
exhibitions and golf days as well as online fundraising auctions, to raise more
money, more easily.

The
global leader in interactive silent auction, pledging and mobile bidding
technology, Givergy had an established global presence and integrated Lumi’s
fundraising division into the business in March, providing the client base with
brand new technology and ongoing local support.

Givergy
is determined to equip the charity and events space with leading fundraising
technology to deliver the most significant benefits. Jon Douglas, Global
Director of Business Development at Givergy commented on the importance of
offering charities elite technologies that will help them raise more money than
traditional fundraising methods.

“Having
delivered major impacts for charities and fundraising events across the UK and
North America, we saw a gap in the market in the Asia-Pacific region for
modern, easy to use technology that would increase the value of these events
and contribute more to a range of causes.

“Our
range of flexible technology like the silent auction, pledging and mobile
bidding products, make fundraising at events more competitive and more fun.
This simply leads to more money raised and as a result, better outcomes for
charities. We know charities and event organisers are restricted by resources
and budget, so we offer a comprehensive, fully managed service at a very
reasonably priced flat rate, so that live events following the right formula
can raise as much money as they want!

“Across
the rest of the globe alone, the last 12 months have seen Givergy support 1,500
events and raise over AUD$50 million for countless incredible causes. We are
excited to now have our range of fundraising products available for live events
in Australian and Asian markets,” said Mr Douglas.

At
Givergy’s first Australian event, the Australian Museum Foundation Gala Dinner
2016, over AUD$29,000 was raised for the 200 Treasures of the Australian
Museum project using
Givergy’s bespoke tablet based solution rather than a mobile led platform by
another local provider that the charity used in 2015.

“We
can’t recommend Givergy highly enough. We were incredibly impressed with both
the software and the team, and are so happy we chose Givergy to take part in our
major Gala event of the year. 10/10!” said Ali Brosnan, Development
Coordinator, Australian Museum.

Givergy
has partnered with the Fundraising Institute of Australia NSW, showcasing the
range of products at two upcoming networking events in July and September 2016
in Sydney.

Givergy
has impacted global charities including Empower, Starlight Children’s
Foundation, UNICEF, Save the Children and Ronald McDonald House Charities,
amongst countless others.

Specialists
in event technology, Lumi (IML) had built a great reputation and client base
across the Asia-Pacific region, but relinquished the fundraising arm of the
business to Givergy to focus solely on their core corporate technology
offering.

Givergy
is hosting a free webinar for those interested in learning about the new
technology – register via: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2181678833831304451