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Our team of seasoned strategists and storytellers are passionate about sharing proven best practices that help nonprofits achieve their fundraising goals. Browse our speaker bios below and connect with us to request a Swaim Strategies team member for your next conference or event.
Sam Swaim
Samantha Swaim has more than 20 years of event planning and fundraising expertise. She founded Swaim Strategies, a fundraising event consultancy, in 2004, working internationally with nonprofit organizations to produce impactful events that move missions forward. Samantha is the co-author of “Planning a Successful Major Donor Event,” the founder of the annual Elevate fundraising event conference and co-host of “The Fundraising Elevator” podcast. She travels internationally to teach nonprofit professionals the tools they need to elevate their impact through events.
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Kristin Steele
As a writer and teacher by trade, Kristin Steele partners with nonprofits to increase their impact and fundraising by strategically improving how they tell their story at events. Kristin helped start the consulting firm Swaim Strategies in 2004 and co-authored the book “Planning a Successful Major Donor Event.” She is also the co-host of “The Fundraising Elevator” podcast. As a passionate nonprofit advocate, she speaks nationally to help organizations generate change in their communities through their events.
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Mary Elizabeth
Mary Elizabeth is the data expert at Swaim Strategies. She believes data tells a story, and that story impacts people’s lives. When data is properly implemented, it informs decision-making, honors relationships with donors and supporters and creates more informed and successful events. Mary has worked extensively with many organizations to prepare for their events using Greater Giving and other event databases. She’s a certified data pro who loves taking chaos and turning it into order.
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