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Building Current Events into Your Program

How much should you use your executive director’s speech to provide a powerful, focused, current vision of your organization’s work in relation to the politics of today? Turns out, a lot

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Events Fundraising Program Storytelling Swaim Strategies
Accessibility in Storytelling

The powerful potential with fundraising events is bringing together your community into one room to share in their love for your organization. An inclusive program and smart event design con

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Creating an Event That Builds a Movement

Summits and conferences present an opportunity to mobilize a group of people in a meaningful way. Over the course of a full day or multiple days, you have the chance to connect deeply with y

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Donor Cultivation Events Fundraising Program Storytelling Swaim Strategies
How (and When) to Livestream an Event

On the rare occasion that you happen to have a superstar keynote speaker and a large donor base that can’t all make it to your big event—you may consider a livestream online. At this yea

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Donor Cultivation Events Fundraising Program Sponsorship
Giving Thanks, Strategically

If you want to use your event to shower your supporters in gratitude, you can do so in a way that also demonstrates the impact of your organization. Donors, corporate partners and supporters

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Events Fundraising Program
Spread the Love to Every Guest

One of the nicest things about events is the chance to spoil your favorite supporters with an exceptional experience. A successful event operates on a limited time-frame. Even the most arden

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Donor Cultivation Events Fundraising Program Storytelling
Weaving Your Program into the Event

When donors are able to connect with your program first-hand, giving increases. At your event, you have a room full of people who are showing support for your mission and the people you serv

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Donor Cultivation Events Fundraising
Revamping an Event for Greater Reach

Many organizations host events tied to programming. If you’re looking to broaden your base and acquire new supporters, there is an opportunity to redesign one of these events for larger en

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Join us for Elevate, a NEW event conference!

Does your fundraising event need to go to the next level? Here is your opportunity. We’re excited to announce Elevate! Join us in Portland, Oregon on June 21 + 22 for a conference dedicate

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Events Fundraising Program Storytelling
The Effectiveness of a Focused Script

Your event script is one of the best tools to achieve the goals of a committed, connected and engaged audience of supporters. When you build your script carefully to give award honorees clea

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