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Strategy Behind Successful Event Planning for Nonprofit Organizations

Fundraising at Your Event If your sponsorship dollars have covered your costs of producing the event, all of the money raised at the event can go directly to the mission. This can be a selli

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Equity at Events: The Power of Language

Language is powerful and how you use it can shape your fundraising event to either feel inclusive or exclusive. Using inclusive language not only inspires a feeling of community at events, i

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When it’s event season and you get that dreaded winter weather

Event Season + Winter Weather You’ve worked hard for a year. You and your committee are in the final stretch to the big event day. Guests are excited and you’re focused on finalizing all

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Fundraising Special Appeal Swaim Strategies Training
Webinar: The Art of the Special Appeal

We joined our friends at Greater Giving for a webinar on “The Art of the Special Appeal” to help you build an effective strategy for your biggest fundraising opportunity the day

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Donor Cultivation that Breaks Records

If you find an event model that works for you, it’s important to build on your successes to see increased giving year to year. You’ve done the hard work of finding your sweet spot—the

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Consciously Uncoupling Your Emcee and Auctioneer

For maximum impact at your next event, everyone on stage ought to play a distinct, specific role. This is your opportunity to share the vision of your work with your most ardent supporters a

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Donor Cultivation Events Fundraising Swaim Strategies
The Power of Celebration

We believe in the power of people coming together. There is something profound about people connecting in person, under one roof and celebrating a mission that changes lives. This year, weâ€

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Events Fundraising Program Special Appeal Storytelling Swaim Strategies
Rolling Out the Red Carpet for Your Honorees

Not all events require honorees. The point of your event is to tell your story, galvanize your supporters and raise support for your work. But if honoring longtime supporters and advocates h

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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 with big ideas and best practices to p

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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 grow your relationships. Data is also the

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