| Feature | Acorn | Essentials | Plus | Professional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unique Event Sites | ||||
| Separate website for each event allows event-specific customization, reporting and concurrent fundraising | ||||
| Subscription provides full access to all event sites (past and active) | ||||
| Customizations, settings, records can be migrated (copied) to new event websites | ||||
| Choose a homepage template, theme, colors, then add your own images, instructions | ||||
| Additional homepage templates and option to add your own CSS | ||||
| Bidding Options | ||||
| Bid Sheets | ||||
| Paddles | ||||
| Online (bidders use their own laptop, tablet, phone from anywhere) | ||||
| Pre-bidding Online, high bids transfer to Gala | ||||
| Blind (Secret) Online Bidding | ||||
| Max (ebay style) bidding or Quick (single) bids | ||||
| Extended bidding (automation to ensure all bids in final moments are captured) | ||||
| Mobile Bidding (bidders use their own smartphone at your Gala) | ||||
| Proxy bids (for bidders w/o their own phone or needing assistance) | ||||
| Virtual (bidders watch livestream/chat/bid on a single screen) | ||||
| Fusion (simultaneous in-person paddle bids + virtual online bids) | ||||
| Fusion (simultaneous in-person + virtual online bids) | ||||
| Gala with all smartphone bidding (silent and live) | ||||
| Fundraising Campaign Pages | ||||
| Online Donation Page | ||||
| Embeddable Donation Button to promote your campaign(s) | ||||
| Unlimited Individual pages for all of your ancillary fundraisers | ||||
| Multiple Templates available (classic, crowdfund, online store) | ||||
| Recurring (monthly) donations | ||||
| Text-to-Give access for each Fundraising Campaign | ||||
| Virtual Event Features | ||||
| Ultra low latency livestream broadcast | ||||
| Participants watch livestream, chat, bid and donate on a single screen | ||||
| Customizable Pre and Post event display and functions | ||||
| Fusion tools support simultaneous in-person paddle bids + virtual online bids | ||||
| Fusion tools support simultaneous in-person smartphone + virtual online bids | ||||
| Fusion tools support Gala with all smartphone bidding (silent and live) | ||||
| Registration Options | ||||
| Unlimited Guests/Participants | ||||
| Sell Tickets Online or Enter Tickets sold offline | ||||
| Import Potential Guests | ||||
| Import Guests with Tickets | ||||
| Send Invitations to participate (donate, buy tickets, bid and more) | Email or Text | Email or Text | ||
| Offer Add-on options to purchase/donate | ||||
| Signup to bid online | ||||
| Donors and Sponsors | ||||
| Unlimited Donors/Sponsors | ||||
| Import Donors | ||||
| Email Invitations to donate items/services with link to online donation form | ||||
| Track procurement requests, results, and send receipts | ||||
| Build and Sell Sponsorship packages including tickets and items | ||||
| Find Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities through Double the Donation’s corporate grants and in-kind donation directory | ||||
| Display Sponsors on homepage, in catalog, and on receipts | ||||
| Catalog and Items | ||||
| Unlimited Items | ||||
| Approve/edit donations submitted online before they are added to catalog | ||||
| Enter and configure individual items sell via competitive bidding, buy now prices, as pay-to-play parties, raffle tickets, or fund-a-need donations | ||||
| Bundle individual items into packages/lots | ||||
| Import Items and their donors | ||||
| Select preferred item display: list, tile, compact tiles (bidders' choice) | ||||
| Organize Catalog menu by Categories > Items for easier browsing of 100+ items | ||||
| Organize Catalog menu by Class > Categories > Items for easier browsing of 250+ items | ||||
| Create Online Paddle Raises | ||||
| Print Materials | ||||
| Bid Sheets and Sellable/Signup Sheets for fixed price items | ||||
| Item Description Sheets (with or without item image) | ||||
| Item Description Sheets with QR codes for smartphone bidding | ||||
| Combination Bid + Description Sheets | ||||
| Display Logo or Banner image on bid and/or description sheets | ||||
| Gift Certificates | ||||
| Bidder Paddles | ||||
| Guest Labels | ||||
| Print Catalog (formatted items) | ||||
| Event Night Tools | ||||
| Advance Online Check-In | ||||
| On-Site Check-In | ||||
| Easy Item Sales | ||||
| On-Site Check-Out | ||||
| Smartphone Self Check-Out | ||||
| Will Call Tools | ||||
| Mobile Bidding Leaderboard | ||||
| Mobile Bidding Dashboard for launching and monitoring bidding, adjusting closing times, and triggering notifications in real time | ||||
| Communication and Branding | ||||
| Customizable email templates for inviting supporters to participate (without having to create an account) | ||||
| Customizable email templates for auto-generated notifications and confirmations | ||||
| Create custom email templates (with merge tags) for general event marketing | ||||
| Add your logo or banner image on all emails | ||||
| HTML emails display consistently across all email providers/inboxes | ||||
| Customizable Thank You email template provides personalized transaction details to supporters and donors | ||||
| Print and email receipts to donors and supporters | ||||
| Send Outbid Notifications via SMS (Text) | ||||
| Send internally generated Gift Certificates to guests via email | ||||
| Send Invitations to bid/vote via SMS (Text) | ||||
| Send custom SMS (Text) messages | ||||
| Online Payment Processing | ||||
| No revenue limits or thresholds | ||||
| CC Processing Service | Deluxe | Deluxe | Deluxe or use your own | Deluxe or use your own |
| Vault credit cards during ticket sales, advance (online) check-in, or onsite check-in | ||||
| Collect optional tips to offset event expenses | ||||
| Add optional fees to offset credit card processing costs | ||||
| Buy Credit Card Readers | ||||
| Request or require vaulted credit card prior to online bidding | ||||
| Bulk Process vaulted credit cards on all open orders | ||||
| Supported Credit Card Gateways: | ||||
| Deluxe | ||||
| Authorize.net | ||||
| NMI/Diamond Mind | ||||
| iATS | ||||
| eProcessing Network | ||||
| Merchant e-Solutions | ||||
| Moneris | ||||
| Vantiv (Elements gateway) | ||||
| Bill Highway | ||||
| Support | ||||
| Comprehensive, illustrated online help documentation | ||||
| Unlimited Email Support | ||||
| Phone Support on day of event | ||||
| Phone Support M-F 9-5 PST | ||||
| Free Weekly Live Webinars covering Getting Started, Registration + Bidding, and Event Walk-Through | ||||
| Virtual Event Webinars: Weekly sessions covering Planning, Setup, Launching, and Managing your Virtual Event | ||||
| Quick Start Webinar: 1 hour personalized training for your team - learn how to optimize the software for YOUR unique event | ||||
| Flight Check Webinar: 1 hour personalized webinar reviewing your site, data, and settings prior to your event + training for event night data entry team | ||||
| Free Trial | Free Trial | Free Trial | Free Trial | |
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| Event Type | Acorn | Essentials | Plus | Professional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| In Person Gala Auction | ||||
| Golf Tournaments | ||||
| Point of Sale | ||||
| Online Auctions | ||||
| Gala Auctions with online pre-bidding | ||||
| Gala Auctions with mobile/smartphone bidding | ||||
| Gala Events with mobile/smartphone voting contests | ||||
| Virtual Live Auctions | ||||
| Fusion Auctions with In Person + Virtual attendance/bidding | ||||
| Fundraising Campaigns - online pages for: | ||||
| Online Donation Page | ||||
| Crowdfunding | ||||
| Online Store | ||||
| Membership Dues | ||||
| Annual Giving | ||||
| Pre-Orders | ||||
| Simple Ticket Sales | ||||
| Recurring (Sustaining) Donations | ||||
| Free Trial | Free Trial | Free Trial | Free Trial | |
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| Fee Type | Acorn | Essentials | Plus | Professional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Subscription | $0 | $1,000 | $1,500 | $2,000 |
| Event Fee | $79 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Performance Fee | 3% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| CC Processing | 3% + $0.30 | 3% + $0.30 |
Use your own OR 3% + $0.30 |
Use your own OR 3% + $0.30 |
| Free Trial | Free Trial | Free Trial | Free Trial | |
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