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Fundraising Storytelling
Strong Creative Creates Fluid Storytelling

We are visual creatures by nature. Keeping this in mind, graphic design is a subtle but crucial opportunity to tell the story of your organization. When you’re thinking about the look and

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Fundraising Program
Representing a Diversity of Voices on Stage

Telling the story of your organization and why your work matters is one of the most important parts of an event. Who tells that story shows not only who you serve, but also who you value. Th

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Fundraising Program
Designing for Your Audience

Taking your mission into account in all aspects of event design is an important tool to show supporters how completely your organization walks its talk. Or in this case, walks and rides it.

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Fundraising Program Storytelling
Showcasing Your Program at the Event

A popular piece of advice in storytelling is show, don’t tell. A story is more impactful if you demonstrate or exemplify its successes instead of just talking about them. This can (and sho

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Events Fundraising Storytelling
Creatively Incorporating Event Elements

There are endless creative ways to design your event details to maximize storytelling. Elements big and small involving décor, venue, catering, speakers and entertainment provide an array o

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Fundraising Program Storytelling
Honoring Your Mission by Honoring Your Advocates

Every organization has a chance to build an event program that feels genuinely reflective of the kind of communities they hope to build. When you spend time during your program expressing gr

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Choosing the Right Emcee

A great emcee is one that brings your event energy, professionalism, a personal story that connects to your mission and, ideally, a connection with your community partners through their role

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Fundraising Program Special Appeal Storytelling
The Beauty of a Great Appeal Story

Your appeal story is a wonderful chance to remind your audience what your organization does best. Programs that have had great recent success are a perfect place to look for a story that is

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Finding the Right Storytelling Partner

Being in alignment with your storytelling partner matters. Sourcing a storyteller who is part of the community you work in is a wonderful way to deepen your story and your relationships at

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Events Fundraising Program Swaim Strategies
The Power of Raising a Glass

If your organization supports a community that faces hardships, your event is a great way to celebrate how the community overcomes those hardships and thrives. Domestic violence support serv

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