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Nonprofit Fundraising Event Experts, Consultants, The Fundraising Elevator Podcast, The Fundraising Event Co for your production support Bringing People Together to Elevate Your Mission Guided by a shared belief in the transformative power of gathering

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Swaim Strategies @swaimstrategies.bsky.social · Jan 28

What if in the midst of the chaos, we refuse to be paralyzed and instead build toward a new vision. Our mission is community through gathering. Healing via connection. And understanding through storytelling. Let's build TOGETHER. Join us to collaborate on mission based events.

Swaim Strategies @swaimstrategies.bsky.social · Feb 28

Fundraising event planners... on this economic blackout day we have four FREE webinars for you to support your fundraising event planning.
- Fundraising Events 101
- Adding a Paddle Raise
- The Event Arc with @kristinsteele.bsky.social
- Guest Experience Easy Buttons

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Swaim Strategies @swaimstrategies.bsky.social · Feb 18

🚨 Attention fundraising event planners! 🚨

The Elevate Conference is just around the corner—March 12-13—and this year it’s hybrid! 🌐🎤

Don't miss the exciting Panel Discussion on Auction Revolution
Secure your spot today! 🎟️ swaimstrategies.com

#Fundraising #EventPlanners #NonprofitEvents

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Swaim Strategies @swaimstrategies.bsky.social · Feb 14

🚨 Get more people to your next gala
Join us at the Elevate March 12-13 Increase guest count with:
🔹 Kimberly Bottom (Feathr)
🔹 Lisa Aragon (Arpeggio)
🔹 Crystal Chanel (Press Release Marketing)
👉 Register Now swaimstrategies.com/elevate-conf...

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Swaim Strategies @swaimstrategies.bsky.social · Feb 13

Winter Weather On Event Day - Do you have a gala this weekend with forecasts looking glum? Here is a guide to help you through decision making and cost considerations when winter weather impacts your big event day.

#Nonprofit #Gala #fundraisingevent #cancelled #winterweather

Winter Weather On Event Day

During fundraising event gala season the threat of a storm cancellation has lots of considerations. Here is a guide to help you with navigating weather threats on event day.

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Swaim Strategies @swaimstrategies.bsky.social · Feb 12

Is it time to turn up the volume on your event fundraising? Let's raise more money at your next gala. Join us at the Elevate Conference March 12-13 to take your fundraising event to school!

We have incredible speakers bringing all the wisdom to the stage.

Swaim Strategies @swaimstrategies.bsky.social · Feb 11

As funding needs grow and government cuts loom we are reminded of the potential of fundraising events as joy, celebration, community and resistance. Now is the time to gather!

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The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · Feb 5

How are nonprofits attempting to pivot after the federal funding freeze memo, with threats of more cuts to come? Rethinking funding strategies, reaching out to private donors, and thinking about advocacy are high on the list.
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‘It’s Not Over’: Steps to Rethink Fundraising After Trump’s Spending Freeze

It will be especially important for nonprofits that rely on federal grants to communicate with their donors, fundraising experts say.

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Swaim Strategies @swaimstrategies.bsky.social · Feb 6

It's time to take your fundraising event to school. Register today for Elevate 2025. Registration now open: swaimstrategies.com/elevate-conf...

Swaim Strategies @swaimstrategies.bsky.social · Feb 5

Prepare safe space for your fundraising event.
Tips for protecting your guests and creating a gathering that can focus on connection.

Safe Space at Nonprofit Events

A few tips and resources for creating safe space at your gatherings.

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Swaim Strategies @swaimstrategies.bsky.social · Feb 4

Nonprofit friends, are you in gala countdown and finding it overwhelming to prep your event in this chaos stream. Here are some tools for consideration. Also, it's ok to not be perfect.

But we have a fundraising event...

How to break through the noise as you plan for spring fundraising event season.

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Thomas Fortenberry @thomasfortenberry.bsky.social · Jan 28

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NonprofitAF @nonprofitaf.bsky.social · Jan 28

“What we are seeing is the resistance to this evolution as white nationalists and misogynists start to reckon with the fact that they will soon be outnumbered, oligarchs start to realize their time is nearing its end”

Amidst cruelty and chaos, a world that’s on her way

Happy New Year, everyone. This week, starting January 29th, marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year. This is the...

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Swaim Strategies @swaimstrategies.bsky.social · Jan 28

Swaim Strategies @swaimstrategies.bsky.social · Jan 27

Thanks to Canvas Rebel for the article about our work and growth at Swaim Strategies.

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Swaim Strategies @swaimstrategies.bsky.social · Jan 24

We have an incredible line up of speakers joining us at Elevate Conference 2025. Join us in person or virtually for this two day conference and take your fundraising event to school. swaimstrategies.com/elevate-conf... #fundraisingevents

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Swaim Strategies @swaimstrategies.bsky.social · Jan 23

The nonprofit sector brings us hope because we know how to gather and build social capital. We know the importance of words like 'we' and 'together'. Gathering matters. Nonprofit friends if you ever had any doubt of your impact watch this film and then keep gathering.

OFFICIAL TRAILER | JOIN OR DIE

YouTube video by Abramorama

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Swaim Strategies @swaimstrategies.bsky.social · Jan 23

A glimmer of hope for our nonprofit friends...

The Chronicle of Philanthropy @chronphilanthropy.bsky.social · Jan 23

Opinion: While widely seen as a threat to civil society, HR 9495 actually gives nonprofits more power to fight back than the existing law, writes Darryll Jones. Read his full essay at: phlnthrp.com/4gc9v9B

The ‘Nonprofit Killer Bill’ Seems Scary — but Current Law Is Worse

While widely seen as a threat to civil society, HR 9495 actually gives nonprofits more power to fight back than the existing law.

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Swaim Strategies @swaimstrategies.bsky.social · Jan 22

How we gather matters! Join us March 12 & 13 at Elevate Conference to take your fundraising event to the next level.

Register for this hybrid conference: swaimstrategies.com/elevate-conf...

#FundraisingEventSchool #NonprofitEducation #Conference #GalaSchool

Swaim Strategies @swaimstrategies.bsky.social · Jan 22

🎙️ Episode #61 of The Fundraising Elevator is here!
Tips for your fundraising event with The Fundraising Event Co team.

🎧 Watch and subscribe:
👉 youtu.be/CigL6QPZM-I?...

#FundraisingStrategies #NonprofitSuccess #EventPlanning #TheFundraisingElevator

Episode #61: Fundraising Event Tips with TFE Co.

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