Services
for Nonprofits
We believe every fundraising event has the power to deepen relationships and inspire generosity. As your strategic partners, we’re here to guide you in crafting experiences that not only meet your goals but strengthen the bonds between your organization and the people who believe in your mission.
Our Approach: Teaching, Coaching, and Strategy Development
When your gala needs immediate expert intervention. Has your team experienced unexpected changes with a major fundraising event approaching?
Get immediate answers from fundraising event professionals—book your session today!
Skip the wait. Get direct access to our specialist consultants for one-on-one strategic guidance exactly when you need it. Whether you’re stuck on sponsorship strategy, need help crafting your special appeal, or want expert advice on your event program, book a session and get solutions fast.
Perfect for: Organizations that need immediate expert guidance on specific challenges or want strategic support without long-term commitments.
Event + Fundraising Strategy with Samantha Swaim
Bring all your fundraising event ideas and questions to this one-on-one consulting call! We can problem solve things like:
- best event format for your organization
- how to produce a hybrid event or virtual event
- sponsorship solicitation strategies
- logistics (room set up, virtual components, registration, etc.)
- maximizing your fundraising
- special appeal story + strategy
Event Messaging + Storytelling with Kristin Steele
Let’s work on creating some amazing stories for your event on this one-on-one consulting call! We can problem solve things like:
- an impactful sequence of speakers and stories for your event program
- talking about your organization in an emotionally compelling way that drives supporters to donate
- how to share your special appeal story in an ethical and impactful way
- how a great organizational speech can drive the energy of your event program
- using storytelling in your event marketing
Data + Registration Systems with Mary Elizabeth
Bring all your fundraising event software and logistics questions to this one-on-one consulting call! We can problem solve things like:
- software system + giving platform solutions for your fundraising event
- differences between fundraising event software systems
- tips, training and expert advice on how to best use specific fundraising event software for your event (including Greater Giving, OneCause and Give Lively)
- how to best track sponsorships + guests attending your event
- how to best track auction items + packages for your event
- how to best track pre-committed donations for your special appeal
- onsite registration set up at your fundraising event (including check-in and check-out advice)
- how to handle hybrid event logistics within your event software (guest management, sales and donations)
Stop the event madness. Start strategic success.
Are you drowning in events that drain resources without driving real revenue? We’ll evaluate your entire event portfolio and deliver a strategic blueprint that transforms scattered efforts into a revenue-generating opportunity. Discover which events to amplify, modify, or eliminate entirely.
When your gala needs immediate expert intervention. Has your team experienced unexpected changes with a major fundraising event approaching?
You’ll get: Performance deep dive, ROI analysis, portfolio restructuring plan, and executive presentation for board buy-in.
Perfect for: Organizations running multiple events with unclear returns or teams feeling burned out from too many asks.
Know how to throw amazing parties but missing fundraising goals? We’ve got you.
This comprehensive, data-driven plan transforms your event from a great party into a fundraising powerhouse.Â
Get your complete success framework including strategic budget, sponsorship strategy, run of show, and fundraising appeal—plus 5 hours of strategic consultation.
Perfect for: Organizations with strong execution capacity who need expert strategy and proven frameworks to maximize fundraising impact.
Move hearts and minds into action with stories that connect and activate donors.
Your video doesn’t just tell your story, it ignites donor hearts and unlocks generosity at the exact moment you need it most. From strategic story development to broadcast-ready deliverables, we create content that moves audiences to give generously while serving as your fundraising tool for years to come.
Perfect for: Organizations ready to invest in compelling storytelling that drives both event-night giving and ongoing donor engagement.
Transform your program into standing ovations and donations.
Every word matters. Every moment counts. When your speakers are confident, your timing is perfect, and your message builds to an irresistible crescendo, donors reach for their checkbooks. We engineer donor engagement through strategic scripting that turns awkward remarks into heart-stopping moments.
Perfect for: Organizations looking to move away from boring talking heads and focus on building mission support
Turn your event’s biggest fundraising moment into your biggest success.
Your special appeal is where the real money gets raised. We use data, strategy, and proven techniques to identify the right donors, craft the right story, and execute the right ask. Remove the guesswork and create conditions for donors to give generously.
Perfect for: Organizations ready to strategically approach their most important fundraising moment of the year.
Align your entire team on what makes events actually raise money.
Custom Event Training: Two focused sessions designed specifically for your organization’s needs, covering fundraising fundamentals and storytelling strategies that connect with donors.
Event Platform Training: Maximize Greater Giving or OneCause to turn registration chaos into seamless donor experiences that drive revenue.
Retainer Consulting: Ongoing strategic support throughout your event planning process with flexible, 5-hour blocks.
Perfect for: Teams needing comprehensive training, platform expertise, or ongoing guidance throughout their event planning process.
Get your event data set up and ready for action so that you can focus on the fundraising.
Professional data management: Keeping your event organized behind the scenes ensures your team can concentrate on advancing your mission. We handle setting up your giving platform (Greater Giving or OneCause), building a custom ticketing website, securing sponsor info, entering pre-committed gifts and auction items, and importing guest information.
Perfect for: Organizations that are ready to execute a successful fundraising event but lack committed resources for technical setup and data entry.
Explore our comprehensive production services offered through The Fundraising Event Company, a proud subsidiary of Swaim Strategies. Dedicated exclusively to nonprofit fundraising events, The Fundraising Event Company combines expert planning and production to create experiences that inspire meaningful connections and drive lasting impact.