Archive by Tag Swaim Strategies
Webinar: Creating Sponsorship Partnerships that Last
Sponsors not only have the ability to support your fundraising event financially, they have the potential to become long-lasting partners in your work. When you approach sponsors with this i
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Give Your Event Direction with a Strategic Plan
Picture this: Your organization has been holding a signature fundraising event for years and your numbers are stagnant. Your big donors are suddenly double booked on your biggest night of th
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A Legacy Event for Your Major Donors
Unlike an acquisition event where you’re inviting new donors into your work, or a major donor event designed to meet the needs of your entire donor base, a legacy event is for your most in
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Equity at Events: Creating Financial Access
For many nonprofits, there is a disconnect between the people you serve and work with, and the donors who support the work. This separation can become particularly apparent at fundraising ev
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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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Need Volunteers for Your Event? Partner Employees to the Rescue!
Your corporate and community partnerships are some of the best ways to generate pre-event revenue and fill your room, which helps ensure the success of your fundraising before the first bid
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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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Donor Data Represents People and Stories
Donor data holds the keys to the fundraising kingdom. Nonprofits require sustainable long-term support, and this requires thoughtful relationship management. And it’s much easier to manage
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Powerful Representation
We believe fundraising events are a great opportunity to tell the story of your work. Your most engaged supporters are all in one room, and they’re listening to you, sharing a collective e
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The Secret to Registration and Check-out Ease
When you’re in the event business, you pick up behind-the-scenes secrets at each event. Over the years, we’ve learned a few key strategies to creating a great guest experience, which is
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