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The Real Potential of the Event Arc

If you make one change to your event, let it be the structure of your program. With every event, there is a na

November 1, 2018
Fundraising Resources Storytelling Swaim Strategies Training
5 Nonprofit Storytelling Conference Takeaways

This October was the 5th annual Nonprofit Storytelling Conference, and in our 5 years of attending and participating in this event, we always walk away

October 30, 2018
Donor Cultivation Fundraising Sponsorship Swaim Strategies
How Great Data Built an Inclusive Event

Donor data drives fundraising. It lets you know who your supporters are and how they’re engaging with your work, which helps you retain donors and

July 25, 2018
Donor Cultivation Events Fundraising Program Special Appeal Swaim Strategies
An Engagement Event that Connects

Designing an event for your audience is the key strategy to taking your fundraising event to a new level. Majo

July 12, 2018
Donor Cultivation Events Fundraising Swaim Strategies
Mission Focus Your Major Donor Event

Every event should be designed for your most-engaged supporters. They’re the people showing up to give, chee

July 11, 2018
Events Fundraising Program Resources Special Appeal Sponsorship Storytelling Swaim Strategies Training
There’s Now a Book to Help You Plan Your Biggest Events

You’re doing the work that keeps communities together and changes the world. We believe in you, and in the p

June 27, 2018
Events Program Storytelling Swaim Strategies
Sharing Your History and Your Future

Your organization may want to use an event to commemorate a special occasion. Maybe it’s even a watershed an

June 19, 2018
Donor Cultivation Events Storytelling Swaim Strategies
Including All the Heroes of Your Story

Donors are crucial to your success as an organization. Financial support gives you security and stability, whi

June 12, 2018
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The Importance of Graphic Design

When you’re building your event budget, there’s always room to trim. However, there’s one line item that we always recommend leaving in, and that’s graphic

June 12, 2018
Events Program Special Appeal Storytelling Swaim Strategies
Video Storytelling at Events

THE POTENTIAL WITH VIDEO Videos are a great way to tell stories. Stories of change. Stories of real people—the people behind your organization and the

May 10, 2018