Introducing Paddle Raise Functionality for Live Events

Summary

This release adds paddle raise functionality to Soapbox Engage, giving nonprofits another powerful way to drive giving during live fundraising events. A paddle raise gives event hosts an opportunity to make a direct appeal for donations, inviting attendees to make an additional gift beyond auction bids and purchases.

Paddle raise functionality is built directly into the Auctions app experience and can be surfaced through live displays, making giving activity visible in the room and helping build momentum around each fundraising moment.

Paddle raise functionality can:

• Create a live giving moment: Make a direct appeal for donations during your event, giving attendees an opportunity to make an additional gift in support of your mission.

• Make giving visible: Use live displays to showcase paddle raise progress in real time and build excitement around the generosity happening in the room.

• Bring fundraising together: Give attendees a seamless event experience that combines auction bidding, direct giving, and other fundraising opportunities.

Why this matters for nonprofits:

A paddle raise can turn the energy of a live event into an immediate fundraising opportunity. By bringing paddle raise functionality to Soapbox Engage, organizations can make these moments more exciting and visible while giving supporters another way to contribute.

Happy Soapboxing!

Highlights

1. Adds paddle raise support to Auctions

2. Brings paddle raise activity to Live Displays

How-To Articles

1. Setting up and running a Paddle Raise

2. Showing a paddle raise on a Live Display

3. Reconciling paddle raise commitments after the event