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10 top tools for hybrid event planning
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Top 10 Tools for Hybrid Event Planning

We might be back in person, but hybrid events are here to stay. Hybrid events can raise more money, expand you

December 2, 2022
Conferences Events
Nonprofit Events with a Small Staff: Takeaways from Swaim Strategies’ Educational Panel with NXUnite

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, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Civic Champs, and Jessica Payne, Founder of Mockingbird Analytics, to discuss the most effective strategies

November 17, 2022
Hybrid Events
Do These 5 Things to Plan a Successful Hybrid Event

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 equal strategy and care. Guests at your event participate and donate for three reasons: to be part of something, to be recognized and to […]

September 22, 2022
Example of a hybrid event at Elevate 2022
Hybrid Events
5 Reasons Hybrid Events are Here to Stay

When the pandemic began, everything went virtual and we were forced to change the way we planned events. Now t

August 26, 2022
Training
Fundraising Team Communication: 5 Insights for Collaboration

Whether you are trying to improve day-to-day operations or embarking on a capital campaign, internal communica

August 23, 2022
Nonprofit employees hard at work and the title of the article: Strategies Nonprofits Can Use to Weather Challenges
Training
6 Strategies Nonprofits Can Use to Weather Challenges

From Bloomerang Nonprofit organizations are known for stretching their resources as far as they can go, trying

August 23, 2022
Training
5 Email Marketing Tips All Nonprofits Can Use

Email can be an excellent way to connect with donors, share important information and drive clicks and sign-up

July 6, 2022
Events Fundraising
Promoting Your Nonprofit Event on Your Website: 4 Ideas

A lot of work goes into planning your nonprofit’s events. Your event committee or team spends time and resou

July 1, 2022
Conferences Fundraising Resources
Swaim Strategies Recommends: Top 10 Fundraising Trainings + Conferences

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. Elevate: A Conference for Fundraising Events https://elevatenonprofit.com/the-conference/ We admit we’re biased on this one. Elevate Nonprofit, our res

March 29, 2022
Events Fundraising Resources Swaim Strategies Virtual Events
Promoting Your Event Online: 5 Best Practices

Nonprofit events rely on strong attendance numbers to be successful. Whether advocacy, volunteering, or fundraising-related, an event with high attendance rates can boost your organization’s reputation and engage supporters on a deeper level.  No matter if your event is in-person or online, you’ll need a comprehensive virtual marketing plan to

February 11, 2022