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Equity at Events: The Power of Language

Language is powerful and how you use it can shape your fundraising event to either feel inclusive or exclusive

June 19, 2019
Donor Cultivation Fundraising Sponsorship
Donor Data Represents People and Stories

Donor data holds the keys to the fundraising kingdom. Nonprofits require sustainable long-term support, and this requires thoughtful relationship management. And it’s much easier to

June 19, 2019
Donor Cultivation Events Fundraising
Building Great Partnerships

At its core, a great partnership holds mutual benefit at heart. These kinds of partnerships can bloom anywhere for your organization—even with the company creating

March 27, 2019
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When it’s event season and you get that dreaded winter weather

Event Season + Winter Weather You’ve worked hard for a year. You and your committee are in the final stretch

February 8, 2019
Fundraising Program Storytelling
Powerful Representation

We believe fundraising events are a great opportunity to tell the story of your work. Your most engaged suppor

January 8, 2019
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The Secret to Registration and Check-out Ease

January 7, 2019
Donor Cultivation Fundraising Special Appeal
Making the Switch to an Active Paddle Raise

At a fundraiser, the goal is first and foremost to raise money for your work. But a key strategy to increase g

January 7, 2019
Fundraising Special Appeal Swaim Strategies Training
Webinar: The Art of the Special Appeal

We joined our friends at Greater Giving for a webinar on “The Art of the Special Appeal” to help y

December 18, 2018
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Donor Cultivation that Breaks Records

If you find an event model that works for you, it’s important to build on your successes to see increased giving year to year. You’ve

December 12, 2018
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Consciously Uncoupling Your Emcee and Auctioneer

For maximum impact at your next event, everyone on stage ought to play a distinct, specific role. This is your opportunity to share the vision

November 28, 2018

Swaim Strategies is a state-certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE) in Oregon as well as a Certified LGBT Business Enterprise (LGBTBE) and member of Oregon Pride in Business (ORPIB).