Method for an event organizer to arrange receipt of gifts and services rendered in conjunction with the event in which an on-line database of gifts and services is created, and each gift and service is associated with a first price representing its cost to the organizer. Gift givers access the database, view the gifts and services with a second price that is greater than the first price, and can select gifts and services for purchase on behalf of the organizer. Then, the organizer receives funds from each gift giver equal to the second price for the selected gifts and services and directs gift and service providers to provide the selected gift or perform the selected service at the event. A difference between the first and second prices is determined and the organizer can use at least part of this difference to purchase gifts and services prior to the event.