iConnectX

iConnectX is fundraising software for nonprofits and businesses that need online auctions, event ticketing, Text-To-Give, or donations in one platform. It suits organizations running an event-based campaign, especially those that want a virtual event option and CRM data exports.

Overview

Its mix of ticket sales, auctions, and donations can support a fundraiser from registration through giving. Ticketing includes multiple price levels, early-bird pricing, coded emailed tickets, and purchase reports; donation and auction tools add social sharing, bidder notifications, item watching, and auto-bid.

For a virtual event, the hosted-events offering combines a private event page, ticketing, auction, and a platform for up to 1,000 participants. CRM data can be downloaded or generated as files for entry into another system, rather than described as a direct CRM integration. Payment processing is secured by Authorize.net, with Visa, MasterCard, and American Express listed.

Key features

Fundraising and events

Ticket levels and early-bird pricing give organizers options for structuring event admission, while emailed tickets with codes and full purchase reports support attendee tracking. Auctions include item watch, auto-bid, and text and email notifications, useful for keeping bidders engaged without relying only on manual updates.

Donations and data

Donation forms accept custom amounts and provide receipts, reports, and social sharing. Text-To-Give assigns a private mobile number to each event and supports custom amounts and receipts. CRM exports help move event and donation records into a separate CRM, though that means the organization should expect a file-based handoff.

Ticketing also has a virtual option with Zoom. This is a practical fit for organizations combining in-person fundraising with remote participation, while the hosted virtual platform's stated capacity is capped at 1,000 participants.

Pricing

Hosted Events costs nothing. It is described as free technology for nonprofits, with only transaction fees applying. Credit card fees are 2.29% + $0.15/transaction. Self-serve use excludes support, and support packages cost extra, so organizations should account for both payment costs and any support they need.

BYO package limits are up to 80 auction items per auction or up to 150 tickets per ticketed event. Those caps may be workable for smaller fundraisers, but they can rule out this package for larger auctions or ticketed events. Hosted Events is the named free plan; no separate BYO price is given.

Platforms

iConnectX is available on Android, iOS, and the web. The web platform is suited to event setup and administration, while mobile availability broadens access for participants and organizers.

Who it's for

iConnectX is a sensible choice for nonprofits and businesses that want ticketing, auctions, donations, and text giving around an event, particularly when virtual attendance matters. It is less compelling for teams that require included support, direct CRM syncing, or event volumes beyond the stated BYO caps.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Ticketing, auctions, donations, and Text-To-Give cover several common event fundraising needs in one platform.
• Pro: Hosted virtual events support up to 1,000 participants, and ticketing can use Zoom.
• Pro: CRM file generation and downloads provide a route for moving donor and event data into another CRM.
• Con: Hosted Events carries credit card fees of 2.29% + $0.15/transaction, so free technology does not mean cost-free transactions.
• Con: Self-serve excludes support; support packages cost extra, which may be a drawback for organizations needing assistance.
• Con: BYO limits of 80 auction items or 150 tickets can constrain larger events.

Alternatives

Auctria is worth considering for organizers who want a free plan with explicit annual income, bidder, and team limits: Explorer is free, capped at $10,000 total income per year, 250 bidders per event, and 3 team members, with unlimited events and a 1% credit card fee.

Generosity Works is another option for readers who want to consider a fundraising platform built by a founder with television and charity fundraising experience.

Givebutter may suit teams looking for a free-forever option that bundles donation forms, fundraising pages, events, auctions, donor management, and CRM.

RunSignup is a relevant alternative for organizations running free events, with a free-event plan that has no processing fee for a $0 cart.

Events.org is an alternative for promoting free events and tracking attendees and registrations.

RallyUp is worth comparing for a free plan with no platform fee, donor tipping, and core fundraising components.

32auctions may fit a small online-only auction: its free plan supports up to 20 items, unlimited bidders, and basic donor management, but allows one image per item and includes third-party ads.

BetterWorld is another fundraising option to compare.

Verdict

Choose iConnectX if your nonprofit or business needs event ticketing, auctions, and donation tools together, with Text-To-Give, virtual participation, and CRM data exports. The main trade-off is that transaction fees apply to the free Hosted Events plan, support costs extra, and BYO event limits may be too tight for larger fundraisers. Look elsewhere if included support or more room for a large event is essential.