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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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 The Importance of Graphic Design
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By Kristin Steele
In Events, Resources, Storytelling, Swaim Strategies, Vendors
Posted June 12, 2018

The Importance of Graphic Design

When you’re building your event budget, there’s always room to trim. However, there’s one line item that we always recommend leaving in, and that’s graphic design. Not only does strong creative [...]

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 Taking Partnership to New Heights
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By Kristin Steele
In Events, Fundraising, Resources, Swaim Strategies
Posted May 7, 2018

Taking Partnership to New Heights

Having a good partner is as subjective as it is intangible. It’s one of those things you know when you feel it. And yet considering, exploring and optimizing why and how you partner with many [...]

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 Creating an Event That Builds a Movement
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By Kristin Steele
In Events, Program, Resources, Storytelling, Swaim Strategies
Posted May 1, 2018

Creating an Event That Builds a Movement

Summits and conferences present an opportunity to mobilize a group of people in a meaningful way. Over the course of a full day or multiple days, you have the chance to connect deeply with your [...]

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 Join us for Elevate, a NEW event conference!
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By Kristin Steele
In Events, Fundraising, Resources, Swaim Strategies, Training
Posted January 2, 2018

Join us for Elevate, a NEW event conference!

Does your fundraising event need to go to the next level? Here is your opportunity. We’re excited to announce Elevate! Join us in Portland, Oregon on June 21 + 22 for a conference dedicated [...]

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 Finding the Right Storytelling Partner
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By Kristin Steele
In Events, Fundraising, Program, Resources, Special Appeal, Swaim Strategies
Posted June 15, 2017

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 the [...]

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 Connecting to a Statewide Campaign
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By Kristin Steele
In Events, Fundraising, Program, Resources
Posted June 15, 2017

Connecting to a Statewide Campaign

Your larger work as an organization can be the perfect way to build a stronger and more connected annual event. The best way to do this is to dynamically dovetail your event with a more [...]

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 Adding a Paddle Raise at Your Lunch
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By Kristin Steele
In Events, Fundraising, Program, Resources, Special Appeal, Swaim Strategies
Posted March 24, 2017

Adding a Paddle Raise at Your Lunch

One of the biggest differences you can make in your appeal is to move it from a passive ask to an active one. With breakfast and lunch events—which don’t usually have some form of live auction—it [...]

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 Check out our NEW services
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By Kristin Steele
In Events, Fundraising, Program, Resources, Training, Uncategorized
Posted June 9, 2016

Check out our NEW services

You asked, and we’re proud to offer some new levels of support for your next event. In addition to full service, we now have several menu options that you can use to customize the areas of [...]

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 Guest Post: 3 Ways Your Organization Can Conduct Prospect Research
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By Kristin Steele
In Donor Cultivation, Fundraising, Resources
Posted September 24, 2015

Guest Post: 3 Ways Your Organization Can Conduct Prospect Research

By Ryan Woroniecki Donors respond to stories. Donors respond to personal connection. Donors respond to fundraisers who know them. Whether you are searching for the right appeal speaker to [...]

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