Easily run a Live Auction during your next Event using the Paddle Raise feature.

RallyUp's Paddle Raise feature is perfect for Fund-a-Needs, but it was also designed to easily run Live Auctions during your next gala or other in-person Event. Spotlight Auction items, enter bids in real time, and display a live bidding feed to boost excitement and funds raised.

How do Live Auctions work?

1. Use the Paddle Raise Management page to spotlight a specific Auction item:

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

Understand: Paddle Raise Live Display

3. Guests raise their paddles to bid. Use the Paddle Raise Management page to enter each bid amount:

The winning bid will be added to the winner's Event Balance. 

Understand: Event Balances

4. Charge all winners individually or all at once, whenever you like. You can do so during the Live Auction, when the Live Auction ends, when the Event ends, or anytime you want.

How do I run a Live Auction?

Before You Begin

• We recommend adding all Auction items to your Campaign Page before your Event begins. You can add items during your Event and even while the Live Auction is running if needed, but this may cause confusion and delays for staff and guests. 
• We suggest printing or writing each attendee's Guest Number on their paddle, so spotters can easily enter their bid if they win. Alternatively, you can print out badges for each guest with their name and Guest Number on them to raise during the Live Auction. 
• By default, Live Auctions are visible on your Campaign Page while the Auction is live:

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

Run a Live Auction

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:

1. Select the Auction item you want to spotlight:

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

6. To spotlight a new item, select Change item on the left:

How can I change my Live Auction settings?

You can access your Live Auction 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 winning bids to designated Fund options.
  • You can select a Fund anytime during your Live Auction, and winning bids will automatically be allocated to that Fund while it's selected: How-to: Create Donation Designation Options Using the Fund Feature.
• Hide the Live Auction from your Campaign Page so only in-person attendees can participate.