About Us

A FAILURE TO PLAN IS A PLAN TO FAIL

It is a common catchphrase but in our business we have seen too many great events and benefits fall short of their fundraising goals because of poor planning or simply not enough planning. That is why, Raising Paddles does more than provide the auctioneering for your charity or benefit auction. Successful auction event planning starts months before the first auction item goes up for bid. Our consulting services are fundraising focused. We invest our time in your cause. We take the time to learn what truly drives those on your guest list, what motivates them to give generously and what your goals are as an organization so that your next charity benefit is a success.