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 Keep Things Fun
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By Sam Swaim
In Events, Program
Posted May 20, 2013

Keep Things Fun

A fundraising event with a fun, festive, social atmosphere focused on the positive impact of the donor’s gift, increases individual giving and fosters a more successful relationship with [...]

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 Samantha Swaim Honored with the Equity Foundations’s 2013 Leadership Award
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By Sam Swaim
In Swaim Strategies
Posted May 17, 2013

Samantha Swaim Honored with the Equity Foundations’s 2013 Leadership Award

We were proud to attend the sold-out Equity Foundation Women Who Lead Luncheon, honoring women in the community who blaze the way so that all of the community can flourish. We were even prouder [...]

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 Getting to the Heart of the Special Appeal
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By Sam Swaim
In Fundraising, Special Appeal
Posted April 30, 2013

Getting to the Heart of the Special Appeal

At the heart of every successful event, is a successful special appeal. And at the heart of every successful special appeal, is a compelling story with characters whom the audience can relate to [...]

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 Putting the Party in the Party
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By Sam Swaim
In Events, Fundraising
Posted April 24, 2013

Putting the Party in the Party

How can a VIP experience help you raise money? Auction it off! At the recent Mount Hood Kiwanis Camp Prom gala, the live auction was kicked off by the sale of a VIP table. This ramped up the [...]

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 Inspiring Your Audience to Join You in the WHY of Your Organization
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By Sam Swaim
In Fundraising, Special Appeal
Posted April 1, 2013

Inspiring Your Audience to Join You in the WHY of Your Organization

We spend a lot of time with our clients developing their Special Appeal video. It’s your largest fundraising opportunity on the night of your event. But it’s most effective when you’ve taken time [...]

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 Storytelling and the Special Appeal
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By Sam Swaim
In Fundraising, Special Appeal
Posted March 18, 2013

Storytelling and the Special Appeal

Everyone wants to know the key to successful fundraising.  And while that sweet spot has a host of different elements, at its heart is always a well-told story—getting your audience to pay [...]

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 Getting the Special Appeal Right
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By Sam Swaim
In Special Appeal, Training
Posted March 12, 2013

Getting the Special Appeal Right

A successful special appeal is never an accident. At Going Places With Ride Connection, the special appeal speaker, Marja, knocked their special appeal out of the park. But this success was only [...]

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 Checklist for a Brand New Event
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By Sam Swaim
In Events, Training
Posted January 21, 2013

Checklist for a Brand New Event

You want to add a new event into your fundraising program for the year, but you’re just not quite sure where to begin. Our new event checklist gives you all the basics you need to figure [...]

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 Maximize the Potential of Your Greater Giving Database
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By Sam Swaim
In Donor Cultivation, Events
Posted December 17, 2012

Maximize the Potential of Your Greater Giving Database

Accurate data management is crucial to a successful fundraising event. From entering auction item donations to sponsors and guests lists, being thorough and detail-oriented ensures that your [...]

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 Communication is Key
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By Sam Swaim
In Donor Cultivation, Fundraising
Posted December 5, 2012

Communication is Key

Community Action had a record-breaking People You Should Know breakfast last week! They attracted 325 supporters and raised more than $45,000 at the breakfast. The twist: the event was free with [...]

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