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Donor Cultivation Events Fundraising Program Storytelling Swaim Strategies
How (and When) to Livestream an Event

On the rare occasion that you happen to have a superstar keynote speaker and a large donor base that can’t all make it to your big event—you may consider a livestream online. At this yea

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Events Fundraising Program
Spread the Love to Every Guest

One of the nicest things about events is the chance to spoil your favorite supporters with an exceptional experience. A successful event operates on a limited time-frame. Even the most arden

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Donor Cultivation Events Fundraising Program Storytelling
Weaving Your Program into the Event

When donors are able to connect with your program first-hand, giving increases. At your event, you have a room full of people who are showing support for your mission and the people you serv

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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 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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Program Special Appeal Storytelling
A Specific Message for a Specific Audience

When designing an event for a particular audience, you have a perfect chance to tailor the scope of your messaging to the audience most impacted by your thought leadership. This gives you an

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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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Events Fundraising Program Resources Special Appeal Swaim Strategies
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 Special Appeal Swaim Strategies
Making Your Clients Your Event Program

Likely no one is going to better convey the impact of your programs than those benefitting from them. Getting those voices on stage at your event brings the narrative from third person to fi

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Events Fundraising Program
Narrow Your Messaging Focus for Success

Nonprofits are complex organizations that usually do work across several program areas, and often have a hard time telling their complicated story. We talk to them about how to streamline th

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