Raising Paddles was an inspiration derived from the loss of a loved one who was mission focused and her love to help others in their time of need. Founded in 2017, Raising Paddles has grown to support over 250 fundraising events annually, helping raise $80 Million for these causes in 2023!

Our approach is different than most. We start with gaining understanding of each mission, and then pair the auctioneer with causes that in many cases are related to their personal journey whenever possible, creating enhanced empathy and connection to your donors and guests. We provide extensive consulting for our clients for each event, becoming an extension of your gala committee for all aspects of your event, from planning the event timeline, developing a run of show, providing board development training on how to get the right people in the seats at your event, to helping you source and procure auction items.

At your event, you will also see a difference through our nationally renowned team of fundraising ambassadors. More than the traditional spotter, our team will become ambassadors for your cause, and engage your guests from the moment they arrive at your event, to the end of the night as they leave.

Our team has supported events anywhere from 50 people to over 5,000 attendees. We have regularly doubled, tripled, and even quadrupled fundraising results for our clients as a result of our experience and commitment to fundraising. This is all we do!

Our goal is to make sure your guests leave with a memorable experience and with the intention of returning year after year and inviting their friends to come with.

For more information, please visit our website www.raisingpaddles.com