People are what fuel our passion for fundraising and events. At Swaim Strategies, we believe that we all do better when we work together. And that’s why we love learning from others in the [...]
We might be back in person, but hybrid events are here to stay. Hybrid events can raise more money, expand your community and increase giving due to their accessible nature. When more people can [...]
Samantha Swaim, Founder and Fundraising Event Consultant at Swaim Strategies, joined NXUnite’s “Getting the Job Done: Nonprofit Events with a Small Staff” with nonprofit professionals Geng Wang, [...]
Successful hybrid events prioritize virtual and in-person elements equally. While it might feel more important to focus on one audience more than another, it will benefit you to treat them with [...]
When the pandemic began, everything went virtual and we were forced to change the way we planned events. Now that restrictions have lifted and there are more opportunities to gather in person, [...]
Whether you are trying to improve day-to-day operations or embarking on a capital campaign, internal communications are crucial for ensuring that your organization meets its goals. The internal [...]
From Bloomerang Nonprofit organizations are known for stretching their resources as far as they can go, trying to squeeze the most out of every penny. When the pandemic began in 2020, [...]
Email can be an excellent way to connect with donors, share important information and drive clicks and sign-ups to pages on your website. However, it’s only effective when your donors are opening [...]
A lot of work goes into planning your nonprofit’s events. Your event committee or team spends time and resources creating the schedule, recruiting volunteers and corporate sponsors, and finding [...]
We are always learning—and we love a good nonprofit conference, fundraising class, or training program that helps us better understand our work in fundraising. Here are some of our favorites: 1. [...]