API

What is an API?

An API (Application Programming Interface) is like a menu in a restaurant. It tells you what you can ask for and how to ask for it - and in return, you get something useful back.

In GiveTap’s case, the API allows your own systems or apps to access data from your fundraising events - such as donations, ticket sales, silent auction bids, and guest registrants—without logging in manually to the platform.

Think of it as a bridge between GiveTap and your own reporting or CRM tools.

What Can You Do With the GiveTap API?

Our API provides access to four key types of data:

1. Donation Data

Endpoint: /payments
Use it to: Retrieve details of donations, including amounts, donor info (where available), and timestamps.

2. Fundraisers and Ticket Sales

Endpoint: /fundraisers-and-tickets
Use it to: View information about fundraising campaigns and ticketed events, including participants and revenue.

3. Silent Auction Bids

Endpoint: /silent-auction-bids
Use it to: Get a full bid history from your silent auctions—who bid, how much, and when.

4. Silent Auction Registrants

Endpoint: /silent-auction-registrants
Use it to: Retrieve the list of people who registered to take part in your silent auction.

Who Is It For?

Developers: Integrate GiveTap data into your CRM, internal dashboards, or reporting tools.
Partners or Agencies: Build custom tools or dashboards using your clients' fundraising data.

Getting Started

Authentication: You’ll need your API key to access the data. Go to Settings > API and click 'Reveal Key' to see your API key.
Choose an Endpoint: Decide what type of data you need—payments, tickets, bids, or registrants.
Make a Request: Send a POST request to the correct endpoint with the appropriate filters or parameters.
Receive Data: The system will send back structured data (usually in JSON format) you can use or display.

Where to Access the API

If you're using the Plus or Silent Auction plans you can access our API and documentation by going to Settings > API.

Need Help?

If you're unsure how to use the API or need help connecting it to your systems, contact our support team at support@givetap.co.uk.