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Event Setup
2 - 12 months from event
Auction & Guest Management
1 week - 2 months from event
Create Raffle Tickets, Sign Up Parties, or Heads and Tails
Create Paddles Up or Fund A Need
Use this option if you plan to host a Paddle Up or Fund-A-Need at your event. This is typically used for live, in-person events.
To Add a Paddles Up / Fund A Need
Items > Manage Items
Use this section to create a Paddles Up/Fund A Need for your event.
To Add a Paddle Up / Fund-A-Need
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Select the blue Add Item button
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Enter the Item Name
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Example: Paddles Up, Fund-A-Need, Mission Moment, or Appeal
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Enter the Item Number
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Example: 101
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Select a Category
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Must select Appeal / Paddle Raise / Fund-A-Need
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Set Status to Invisible
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Set the Closing Time
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Set Item Type
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Select Donation
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Add Pre-Set Denominations (recommended for live entry on event night)
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Start with the highest denomination
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Example: $10,000 (Sort Order 1), then $5,000 (Sort Order 2), and so on
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Projected Display (Recommended Settings)
Use these settings to configure your Projected Display for a Paddle Up / Fund-A-Need.
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Theme: Standard Display
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Background Element: My Custom Background
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Title: Leave blank
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Thermometer Display: None
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Display Blocks: Show donor names only
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Custom Message: Leave blank
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Show Donation Goal: No
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Item Goal Amount: Enter any amount
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Donation Buffer: 0
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Donations to Display: All donations to this item
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Beginning Date for Text-to-Give Donations: Leave blank
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Show Totals on Bid Site: No
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Font: Inter
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Font Color: Use hex color of your choice
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Background Image: Upload image sized 1920 × 1080 pixels
These display settings are recommendations based on what we’ve seen work well for organizations. Feel free to customize them, but be sure to complete all updates before going live on event night.
Before Event Night
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Share the Appeal Display Link with your AV team
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Go to Items > Manage Items
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Select the item to display
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Must be Item Type: Donation
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Scroll to Projected Display Settings
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Copy the Appeal Display Link
