Episode #24 | Next Level Fundraising Events with Samantha Swaim

This week the Fundraising Elevator podcast, recorded at the 2024 Elevate Conference, features a presentation by our very own Samantha Swaim all about reimagining fundraising events, engaging donors and creating impactful gatherings. Sam shares insights on the changing landscape of events, the importance of centering missions and tips for successful fundraising appeals. 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.  Speaker Samantha Swaim LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-swaim-a28a9a4/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swaimstrategies/ | RESOURCES | Book Consulting Time with Sam and Kristin: https://swaimstrategies.com/solutions/#consulting Learn More About Elevate and the Elevate Conference for Your Fundraising Events: https://swaimstrategies.com/elevate-conference/ Planning a Successful Major Donor Event: https://swaimstrategies.com/solutions/#book Connect with Swaim Strategies: https://swaimstrategies.com Connect with The AV Department: https://theavdept.com/ The Art of Gathering by Priya Parker: https://www.priyaparker.com/book-art-of-gathering Start With Why TED Talk by Simon Sinek: https://www.ted.com/talks/simon_sinek_how_great_leaders_inspire_action?utm_campaign=tedspread&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=tedcomshare Start With Why Book by Simon Sinek: https://simonsinek.com/books/start-with-why/ Immersion by Paul Zak: https://www.amazon.com/Immersion-Science-Extraordinary-Source-Happiness/dp/1544531958 The Book on Fundraising Auctions by Kelly Russell: https://www.artisanauctions.com/fundraising-book Red Shoes Living by Lonnie Mayne: https://lonniemayne.com/book/ Greater Giving: https://go.greatergiving.com/ OneCause: https://www.onecause.com/ Zoom: https://zoom.us/ Crowdcast: https://www.crowdcast.io/