Use RallyUp's Paddle Raise feature to run a Fund-a-Need at your next in-person Event.

What are Paddle Raises and why should I run one at my next in-person Event?

Paddle Raises allow you to raise funds for specific needs or appeals. When a need is presented, Event attendees can raise paddles to indicate that they will donate a specified amount. Requested donation amounts can range anywhere from a few dollars to a few thousand dollars, allowing all attendees to donate at whatever level they can. 

Paddle Raises help donors feel connected to your cause, so they're inspired to donate more in the moment and donate again in the future.

How do RallyUp Paddle Raises work?

1. Use the Paddle Raise Management page to spotlight a specific need or donation amount:

2. Guests will see the spotlighted need or donation amount on the Live Display, which you can project onto monitors or screens throughout your venue:

Understand: Paddle Raise Live Display

3. When guests raise their paddles, use the Paddle Raise Management page to enter each guest's donation:

These donations will be added to each guest's Event Balance. 

Understand: Event Balances

4. Charge guests for their donations individually or all at once, whenever you like. You can do so during the Paddle Raise, when the Paddle Raise ends, when the Event ends, or anytime you want. 

How do I add a Paddle Raise to my Campaign?

1. Go to Campaigns in the left menu.
2. If you have chosen a list view, click on the Campaign title. If you have chosen a grid view, click on the Campaign image.
3. Select Edit Campaign.
4. Scroll down to Select any optional features you'd like to add and click on the toggle next to Gala & Events Features:

5. Select Save.

How do I run a Paddle Raise?

Before You Begin

• If you want to create preset donation amounts for your Paddle Raise with images and descriptions, we suggest using Crowdfunding Perks to create each donation amount: Understand: Crowdfunding Perks.
• We suggest printing or writing each attendee's Guest Number on their paddle, so spotters can easily enter their donations when they raise their paddles. 
• By default, Paddle Raises are visible on your Campaign Page while the Paddle Raise is live:

If you want to hide your Paddle Raise from the Campaign Page, you can do so from your Paddle Raise settings. 

Run a Paddle Raise

1. Go to Campaigns in the left menu.
2. If you have chosen a list view, click on the Campaign title. If you have chosen a grid view, click on the Campaign image.
3. Scroll down to Galas & Events Management and select Manage Paddle Raise:

4. Select the Crowdfunding Perk or donation amount you want to spotlight:

5. To submit donations on guests' behalf, enter their donor number in the text box and select Enter donation:

6. To spotlight a new donation amount or Perk, select Change item on the left:

How can I change my Paddle Raise settings?

You can access your Paddle Raise settings by clicking on the three-dot menu on the top right corner of the screen:

This allows you to:

• Add a fundraising goal. 
  • A fundraising thermometer will appear on your Live Display to show how close you are to achieving this goal.
• Allocate donations to designated Fund options.
  • You can select a Fund anytime during your Paddle Raise, and all donations will automatically be allocated to that Fund while it's selected: How-to: Create Donation Designation Options Using the Fund Feature.
• Hide the Paddle Raise from your Campaign Page so only in-person attendees can participate.

Good to Know

• You can also spotlight other items during your Paddle Raise, such as Store merch. Ensure you've added all relevant items to your Campaign Page before the Event starts. 
• You can also use the Paddle Raise feature to run Live Auctions: Insights: Use the Paddle Raise Feature to Run Live Auctions.