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 Building Great Partnerships
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By Kristin Steele
In Donor Cultivation, Events, Fundraising
Posted March 27, 2019

Building Great Partnerships

At its core, a great partnership holds mutual benefit at heart. These kinds of partnerships can bloom anywhere for your organization—even with the company creating your floral arrangements. [...]

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 When it’s event season and you get that dreaded winter weather
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By Kristin Steele
In Events, Resources, Swaim Strategies
Posted February 8, 2019

When it’s event season and you get that dreaded winter weather

Event Season + Winter Weather You’ve worked hard for a year. You and your committee are in the final stretch to the big event day. Guests are excited and you’re focused on finalizing all of the [...]

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 The Secret to Registration and Check-out Ease
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By Kristin Steele
In Events, Fundraising, Resources
Posted January 7, 2019

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 crucial [...]

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 Consciously Uncoupling Your Emcee and Auctioneer
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By Kristin Steele
In Events, Fundraising, Program, Resources, Swaim Strategies, Vendors
Posted November 28, 2018

Consciously Uncoupling Your Emcee and Auctioneer

For maximum impact at your next event, everyone on stage ought to play a distinct, specific role. This is your opportunity to share the vision of your work with your most ardent supporters and to [...]

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 The Power of Celebration
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By Kristin Steele
In Donor Cultivation, Events, Fundraising, Swaim Strategies
Posted November 1, 2018

The Power of Celebration

We believe in the power of people coming together. There is something profound about people connecting in person, under one roof and celebrating a mission that changes lives. This year, we’ve [...]

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 Rolling Out the Red Carpet for Your Honorees
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By Kristin Steele
In Events, Fundraising, Program, Special Appeal, Storytelling, Swaim Strategies
Posted November 1, 2018

Rolling Out the Red Carpet for Your Honorees

Not all events require honorees. The point of your event is to tell your story, galvanize your supporters and raise support for your work. But if honoring longtime supporters and advocates helps [...]

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 The Real Potential of the Event Arc
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By Kristin Steele
In Donor Cultivation, Events, Fundraising, Program, Special Appeal, Storytelling
Posted November 1, 2018

The Real Potential of the Event Arc

If you make one change to your event, let it be the structure of your program. With every event, there is a natural arc of energy and engagement, and if your program works with the arc, you’ll [...]

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 An Engagement Event that Connects
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By Kristin Steele
In Donor Cultivation, Events, Fundraising, Program, Special Appeal, Swaim Strategies
Posted July 12, 2018

An Engagement Event that Connects

Designing an event for your audience is the key strategy to taking your fundraising event to a new level. Major donor events and engagement events are often your best chance to do this because [...]

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 Mission Focus Your Major Donor Event
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By Kristin Steele
In Donor Cultivation, Events, Fundraising, Swaim Strategies
Posted July 11, 2018

Mission Focus Your Major Donor Event

Every event should be designed for your most-engaged supporters. They’re the people showing up to give, cheering you on and championing your cause. If your donors like a party, give them a theme [...]

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 There’s Now a Book to Help You Plan Your Biggest Events
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By Kristin Steele
In Events, Fundraising, Program, Resources, Special Appeal, Sponsorship, Storytelling, Swaim Strategies, Training, Uncategorized
Posted June 27, 2018

There’s Now a Book to Help You Plan Your Biggest Events

You’re doing the work that keeps communities together and changes the world. We believe in you, and in the power of our partnership. In our 15 years of fundraising galas, lunches, auctions and [...]

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