Join us in improving fundraising events!
Calling all fundraising event friends and experts. We hope you'll join us as a we build a shared community of resources to creative transformative gatherings!
Hello, and welcome to our brand new space here on Substack! We're excited to expand our reach and create a hub for nonprofit fundraising event planners, just like you.
At Swaim Strategies, our mission has always been to support nonprofits in maximizing their fundraising efforts. Whether it's through expert training, strategic insights, or hands-on production support, we're here to help you take your events—and your impact—to the next level.
So, what can you expect here?
Weekly Podcasts: Tune in for our latest episodes of The Fundraising Elevator podcast, where we dive deep into fundraising trends, success stories, and actionable advice.
Industry Trends + Insights: Stay up-to-date with the most current trends in the world of nonprofit fundraising, from emerging technologies to new strategies that are reshaping the landscape.
Weekly Tips + Tools: Practical advice and simple tools that you can implement right away to streamline your event planning process and boost your results in our blog posts and newsletters.
Upcoming Learning Opportunities: Get exclusive access to our webinars, workshops, and events designed to help you grow your fundraising expertise and achieve your goals in monthly webinars.
But this isn’t just a one-way street—we want this to be a community. A place where you can share resources, collaborate with fellow planners, and get the support you need to elevate your fundraising efforts.
In 22 years we have planned over 700 fundraising events and we have a little knowledge that might help you in these changing times. We hope you join the conversation, check out our book, or register for the annual Elevate Conference to get the latest resources for your gathering.
We are Kristin Steele (Storyteller), Samantha Swaim (Strategist), and Mary Elizabeth (Planner) and we hope you will join us and share your wisdom in this community. Be sure to check out swaimstrategies.com to learn about our annual Elevate Conference for fundraising event planners.
We’re excited to grow alongside you and are committed to simplifying the planning process, while helping you increase your impact.
Let’s build something great together. We can’t wait to see what’s next!
Warmly,
Sam, Kristin + Mary
The Swaim Strategies Team