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ClickBid’s paddle raise software helps nonprofits create powerful moments of giving during live and virtual events. Whether you’re hosting a gala, benefit dinner, or hybrid fundraiser, our tools make it easy to capture donations in real-time, track pledges instantly, and create a high-energy giving experience your donors will remember.
Our paddle raise software takes the stress out of live fundraising by giving you an easy way to manage real-time donations and donor engagement.
Display donation amounts as they come in—on-screen thermometers, donor names, and totals help drive momentum.
Customize your event screens with sponsor logos, messages, and fundraising goals.
Organize guest check-in, assign paddle numbers, and streamline event night operations.
Our responsive platform makes it easy to give from any device—no apps, no delays.
Donors can contribute quickly from their phones, expanding your reach beyond the room.
Accept donations via credit card, Apple Pay, Google Pay, checks, and more—with automatic receipts.
ClickBid’s platform is built to support fundraising professionals with:
ClickBid’s paddle raise software gives your organization everything you need to host a smooth, exciting, and results-driven fundraising moment.
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A paddle raise, also called a fund-a-need or live appeal, is a direct donation moment during your event where guests give outright announced giving levels rather than bidding on items. An auctioneer calls out amounts ($5,000, $1,000, $500) and guests respond by raising their paddle and getting thanked for their contribution. This mission moment makes it one of the highest revenue-generating moments of any fundraising event due to friendly competition and anticipation.
When the live appeal begins, guests raise their paddles to donate at giving levels your organization has pre-determined. As paddles raise, the auctioneer calls out paddle numbers, and a volunteer is recording all the paddle numbers in ClickBid’s butler tool to add the donation amount to each bidder’s cart. As paddle numbers are recorded, ClickBids appeal display donation thermometer updates in real time, thanking donors instantly and allowing the audience to see the donation running total in real time.
Yes. Giving levels are fully customizable to match your campaign goals and donor base. You can set as many tiers as you like and include a custom amount option so no donor is left out, regardless of what they give.
Both license options of ClickBid, Essentials and Full Suite, include the Paddle Raise and Appeal Display features to accomplish a successful campaign.