Paddle Raise vs. Fund a Need: What's the Difference & Why It Matters for Nonprofits

Описание: Most nonprofits use "paddle raise" and "fund a need" interchangeably — but they're NOT the same thing, and the difference could be costing you thousands at your next gala.

In this episode, world-class auctioneer and fundraising consultant Brett Higgins breaks down exactly what sets a paddle raise apart from a fund a need, when to use each one, how to combine them for maximum impact, and the common mistakes that actually HURT your fundraising results.

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🔑 What You'll Learn:
✅ The real difference between a paddle raise and a fund a need
✅ How K2 Adventures Foundation uses both to drive extraordinary results; including funding $250 prosthetic legs in Tanzania
✅ Why designating every giving level to a specific need can backfire
✅ How to layer in monthly giving & membership programs (like a "Summit Society") to convert one-night donors into year-round supporters

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🔗 CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST 🔗

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⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 Intro: Why the terms matter
01:30 What is a "paddle raise" and "fund a need"?
03:00 How they work together
04:46 Case Study: K2 Adventures Foundation & the $250 prosthetic leg
09:16 The mechanics: storytelling, video & bringing founders on stage
13:11 Monthly giving & the Summit Society model
21:57 When a fund a need can actually HURT your fundraising
23:13 House of Refuge case study
29:24 Final thoughts & how to reach Brett

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