PADDLE RAISES AND FUND-A-NEED
Paddle Raise - streamline live giving at your next event
Easily assign paddle numbers to event guests. Enter numbers at speed in real time. Donations are instantly added to event guests' invoices. Charge cards or invite guests to pay. Use for Paddle Raises, Fund-a-Need and live auctions. Reduce stress and admin for your team. Capture all donations and winning live auction bids with a lot less effort.
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Whether you’re hosting a gala, or any in person fundraising event, GalaBid’s Paddle Raise feature gives you fast and accurate processing for donations and winning bids in your live auction
No guesswork, no delays
Our Paddle Raise feature allow for automatic or manual allocation of paddle numbers. Often used in conjunction with GalaBid's event check in module.
Your team spends less time managing logistics and more time engaging event guests.
- Manual or automatic number assignment. Restrict assignment to guests with a payment method connected.
- Add paddle numbers to giving levels at speed. Identify errors instantly for easy troubleshooting.
- Accurate records: all paddle raise gifts are automatically added to invoices. Choose to charge donors' cards, which are securely stored via Stripe. Or, prompt donors to make payments themselves.
Smarter event check-in for your team
We’ve enhanced the event check-in experience so staff can manage event guests' arrival with confidence and ease. At a glance, your team can see:
- Which guests have a payment method on file
- Who is ready to bid, buy, or donate
- Each guest’s account and payment status during check-in
These upgrades reduce bottlenecks at the door and ensure your team can focus on guest experience and fundraising success.
Built for in-person event success
If you are incorporating live giving into your program, our Paddle Raise feature helps you:
- Capture paddle raise commitments quickly and securely
- Reduce administrative workload and manual entry
- Deliver a smooth, confidence-building experience for guests
- Sync paddle raise data directly to invoices and reports
