Specialty:
- Strategy
- Planning
- Storytelling
- Consulting
Level:
- Presenting Sponsor
Swaim Strategies
We partner with nonprofits to bring people together through hybrid, virtual and in-person events. We are strategists, thought-partners, storytellers and advocates working to lift the nonprofit sector with easy-to-implement tools and resources.
We believe in the power of bringing people together to create movements and raise support for your mission.
ABOUT Swaim Strategies
We are activists, fundraising consultants, strategists, event planners, storytellers, data experts, speakers and trainers all with one focus: How can we help you make the most of your event? We sit at the intersection of activism and events, and our goal is to bring strategy and support so you can focus on relationship cultivation and movement building.
Services they offer
Strategic Planning
We assess your current event and identify ways to increase your fundraising potential.
Event Management
We manage the logistics, strategy and storytelling so you can manage relationships to build long-term support for your work.
Storytelling
We help you tell your organization's stories by producing powerful videos and program scripts that connect with your supporters.
Consulting
We help focus your efforts to troubleshoot challenges and increase the impact of your event.
Board, Staff + Committee Training
Our trainings are designed to inspire and engage your core team and focus them on best practices to maximize results.
Speaking Engagements
We bring inspiration and easy-to-implement tools for your fundraising, event and storytelling needs.
Client Success Story
“Swaim Strategies helped us visualize the stories of the people we work with every day. Once we landed on our event’s central theme, Swaim Strategies helped us craft a deliberately meaningful message that displayed our impact and not only positively impacted our fundraising at the event, but deepened our relationship with community partners.”
- Juan Carlos Gonzalez | Deputy Director, Centro Cultural de Washington County
Company highlights
Strategic Consulting for Your Fundraising Event with Sam Swaim
Get strategy on:
- the best event format for your organization
- how to produce a hybrid or virtual event
- sponsorship solicitation strategies
- logistics (room set up, virtual components, registration, etc.)
- maximizing your fundraising
- special appeal story + strategy
Strategic Storytelling for Your Fundraising Event with Kristin Steele
Explore things like:
- an impactful sequence of speakers and stories for your event program
- talking about your work in a compelling way that drives giving
- how to share your special appeal story in an ethical and impactful way
- how a great organizational speech can drive the energy of your event
- using storytelling in your event marketing
Event Data, Software + Registration Consulting with Mary Elizabeth
Problem solve things like:
- event software system + giving platform tools
- training and expert advice on using specific fundraising event software
- how to best track sponsorships + guests
- how to best track auction items + packages
- how to best track pre-committed donations for your special appeal
- onsite registration set up (including check-in + checkout advice)
- how to handle hybrid event logistics within your event software
Request a Proposal
Whatever your fundraising event needs are, we would love to hear from you. Request a proposal here and we’ll get back to you soon.
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Company resources
Best Practices for Ethical Storytelling
This one page guide walks you through a few key considerations when sharing the stories of the clients you serve and the beneficiaries of your mission.
Auction Ideas
This one page is an easy hand out for any auction committee to get their procurement underway.
Sponsorship Best Practices
This one page guide supports you in cultivating and securing sponsors for an event.