Episode #25 | The Art of Gratitude with Zerik Samples + Kelly Russell

In a special episode of the Fundraising Elevator recorded live at the 2024 Elevate Conference, we talk to Zerik Samples, CEO of Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity, and Kelly Russell of Artisan Auctions. Zerik and Kelly delve deep into how gratitude can play a transformative role in fundraising efforts and the transformative power of community.  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.  This episode is sponsored by Artisan Auctions: https://www.artisanauctions.com/ Speakers Samantha Swaim LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-swaim-a28a9a4/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swaimstrategies/ Kristin Steele LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-steele777/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swaimstrategies/ Kelly Russell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-russell-bb026750/ Zerik Samples LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zerik-samples-73a58a37/ | 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/ Artisan Auctions: https://www.artisanauctions.com/ Samples of Knowledge, LLC: [email protected] The Book on Fundraising Auctions by Kelly Russell: https://www.artisanauctions.com/fundraising-book