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Paddle raise software

Run smoother live fundraising appeals with free, intuitive digital tools that turn paddles raised into completed donations. Auctions that use paddle raise on Givebutter raise 18% more on average, all while helping you capture pledges in real time and eliminate post-event administrative work.

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Your all-in-one fundraising platform has paddle raise software built in

No separate auction software. No per-event license. With Givebutter, you can seamlessly manage event ticketing, assign paddle numbers, track live paddle raises, and reconcile payments from one user-friendly dashboard, while data flows automatically into your CRM.

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Built for the pace of live events

Log 50 paddle numbers in the time it used to take you to find your spreadsheet. A quick-entry digital logbook makes it easy to record pledges instantly from a laptop or tablet, so nothing gets missed during critical fund-a-need moments.

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Real-time totals that get more paddles rising

Keep the momentum building with a live display of your fundraising thermometer and fulfilled pledges, so your emcee can adjust appeals in the moment and encourage greater generosity. Plus, feature your paddle raise QR code for on-the-spot mobile donation checkout.

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Fast follow-up without the spreadsheet spiral

Skip manual data entry and quickly collect donations after your event with personalized payment requests in bulk—plus built-in status tracking for your team.

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More ways our fund-a-need software makes your event run smoother

Tiered donation levels

Customize donation tiers with optional titles, such as Visionary or Champion, so donors can more easily choose their level—and your team can record pledges faster.

Auction-aligned

If your gala also includes an online auction, Givebutter will suggest their bidder number as their paddle number, helping staff assign paddles more efficiently.

Print-ready paddle numbers

Download paddle numbers formatted for easy printing, making event setup and bidder management a breeze.

Givebutter makes it easy to see all our information in one place, thank donors, and engage them through features like live auction paddle raises.

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Director of Operations, Speak With Purpose

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Customize your donation levels‍

Create a ticketed fundraising event and define your donation levels from the paddle raise menu in the dashboard.

Assign numbers & go live

Assign paddle numbers ahead of time or at check-in through your dashboard or mobile app. Don’t forget to feature your paddle raise QR code so contributions are properly linked to pledge commitments!

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Add paddle raise software to your fundraising toolkit

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