Part of operating a nonprofit organization is always being on the lookout for ways to streamline, strategize, and supercharge your fundraising. But it’s not always easy to see the big picture when you’re focused on the everyday details of pursuing a mission and managing budgets. And we know that’s even more true when it comes to fundraising events—it’s all too common to find yourself so wrapped up in logistics that you don’t even have time to think about how your strategy could be refined.
We created Swaim Strategies in large part to address the gap between what nonprofits need and what they have the resources to implement. One of the most gratifying aspects of our work is when we can see the results of strategic thinking in action, and we’d like to share a couple of messages from real people in the nonprofit world who have found creative ways to elevate their fundraising and incorporate new ideas into their work.
Thank you! We’re thrilled that the Elevate Conference has helped nonprofit organizations and fundraisers materially improve their giving results. It’s amazing how rethinking your run of show and event script can help you craft a narrative that connects with your audience on an emotional level and inspires record giving.
These are exactly the kind of results we love to see from Elevate attendees and our strategic consulting clients.
If you’re ready to rethink your event structure and achieve record-breaking fundraising results, get in touch with us today.
Michele, thank you so much for reaching out. We’re grateful to be part of a community whose members are so committed to their work and who seek out ways to serve their cohorts.
Accessibility is an essential component of any event, whether you’re running a small fundraiser or a huge gala. It’s absolutely critical that everyone in your audience feels welcome, safe, and accommodated at your events, and a commitment to accessibility shows guests that you are willing to do the work to ensure everyone can participate.
Creating educational resources for nonprofits and fundraisers like you has become a central part of our mission at Swaim Strategies. This message also shows just how transformative it can be to gather with like-minded folks—we originally connected with Paige, who hosted the accessibility webinar, at Elevate 2025, and she’s become an invaluable part of our community since then.
We’re so grateful to hear from people who have been touched by our work, and we’re always looking for new ways to help the nonprofit community create better, more effective fundraising events that uplift the people they serve. Make sure to explore our library of free educational resources and get in touch with us if you have an idea for a webinar of your own.
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