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Events Fundraising
Thinking Beyond the Silent Auction + Wine Wall

There are many different revenue-generating activities that you can incorporate into your event to add elements of fun as well as offer different levels of giving to your guests. But instead

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Events Fundraising Swaim Strategies
Standing Alongside the Giants

Every day we spend with our clients are good ones. And most days, the work we do with them elevates all we do as a business. We’re so honored to walk alongside them and help elevate th

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Donor Cultivation Fundraising Resources
Guest Post: 3 Ways Your Organization Can Conduct Prospect Research

By Ryan Woroniecki Donors respond to stories. Donors respond to personal connection. Donors respond to fundraisers who know them. Whether you are searching for the right appeal speaker to re

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Fundraising Resources Special Appeal
Video Resource Library

Why a Video? Videos are a great way to tell stories. Stories of change. Stories of complicated organizational structures and programs. Stories of decades of work. Stories of celebration. At

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Events Fundraising Program
Collaboration

It can be easy to take root in a silo. We have deadlines. People expect projects from us. And so we forge ahead, sometimes without engaging others. But often it is collaboration that creates

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Events Fundraising Program
Leveraging Your Celebration for an Effective Program

Celebrating a milestone anniversary at your event can engage a wide range of supporters, create a celebratory air that increases giving and sets the stage for effective storytelling about th

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Events Fundraising Program
Connecting Your Audience to Your Mission

Connecting an audience to why your work matters is key in maximizing fundraising potential at events. People give to organizations they believe in and resonate with. If someone really believ

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Events Fundraising Program
Get Your Message Across Within a Theme

A theme can take an event and turn it into something memorable and fun for your guests. It can take your event to the next level. But be careful to keep your program mission-focused within t

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Events Fundraising Program
Storytelling Through Video

Telling the story of your organization at your event in a compelling and clear way is one of the most important parts of your program. It is vital to tap into the why of your work first, to

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Events Fundraising Program
Helping Your Honorees Find Their Voices

Celebrating honorees at your event is a great way to highlight key people in your organization and encourage them to bring their supporters. It can also be a great opportunity for those stra

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