ENCORE | Episode #56| Design the Perfect Gala Program with Kristin Steele

In this episode our very own storytelling expert Kristin Steele explores the art and impact of storytelling in nonprofit fundraising. Discover how strategic storytelling can connect with donors on an emotional level, making your mission unforgettable and inspiring action at your next fundraising event. Kristin shares essential strategies for crafting relatable, emotionally driven narratives that can transform complex issues into powerful stories, helping donors connect deeply with your cause. Loving The Fundraising Elevator? Please subscribe, rate and review the podcast. It really helps other people find the show. This podcast is a production of elevatenonprofit.com.   This Episode Brought to You by:  Swaim Strategies: https://swaimstrategies.com Utilizing over 20 years of nonprofit event strategy and production expertise, Swaim Strategies coaches and teaches organizations how to increase the impact of their fundraising events.    The AV Department: https://theavdept.com/ As a full-service event AV and video production partner, The AV Department’s technical event production and media content generation provide you with a range of experience and talent from a partner who wants to know you and work together year after year.    Greater Giving: https://go.greatergiving.com   Speakers Samantha Swaim LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-swaim-a28a9a4/ Instagram (Swaim Strategies): https://www.instagram.com/swaimstrategies/   Kristin Steele LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-steele777/ Instagram (Swaim Strategies): https://www.instagram.com/swaimstrategies/   Resources Book Consulting Time with Sam: https://calendly.com/consultingwithsam Book Consulting Time with  Kristin: https://calendly.com/eventstorytelling   Learn More About Elevate and the Elevate Conference for Your Fundraising Events: https://swaimstrategies.com/elevate-conference/ Loving The Fundraising Elevator? Please subscribe, rate and review the podcast. It really helps other people find the show.    This Episode Brought to You by:  Swaim Strategies: https://swaimstrategies.com Utilizing over 20 years of nonprofit event strategy and production expertise, Swaim Strategies coaches and teaches organizations how to increase the impact of their fundraising events.    The AV Department: https://theavdept.com/ As a full-service event AV and video production partner, The AV Department’s technical event production and media content generation provide you with a range of experience and talent from a partner who wants to know you and work together year after year.    Greater Giving: https://go.greatergiving.com   Speakers Samantha Swaim LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-swaim-a28a9a4/ Instagram (Swaim Strategies): https://www.instagram.com/swaimstrategies/   Kristin Steele LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-steele777/ Instagram (Swaim Strategies): https://www.instagram.com/swaimstrategies/   Mariah Monique LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/thesponsorshipcatalyst Instagram: @thesponsrshipcatalyst   Resources Book Consulting Time with Sam: https://calendly.com/consultingwithsam Book Consulting Time with  Kristin: https://calendly.com/eventstorytelling   Learn More About Elevate and the Elevate Conference for Your Fundraising Events: https://swaimstrategies.com/elevate-conference/   Connect with The AV Department: https://theavdept.com/   Swaim Strategies: https://swaimstrategies.com   Planning a Successful Major Donor Event: https://swaimstrategies.com/solutions/#book   “Storytelling Animal” by Jonathan Gottschall: https://www.jonathangottschall.com/storytelling-animal   “Stories that Stick” by Kindra Hall: https://www.storiesthatstick.com/   “Wired for Story” by Lisa Cron: http://wiredforstory.com/wired-for-story   Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs: https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html   About the Event Arc: https://swaim-strategies.slab.com/posts/event-arc-for-in-person-galas-jrqaxeea   Emcee Best Practices: https://swaim-strategies.slab.com/public/posts/c6b2kgm6   Storytelling Best Practices: https://swaim-strategies.slab.com/public/posts/aomiuvxd Camp Fire Columbia Org Video: https://youtu.be/kGPStrdYk4M