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The Fundraising Elevator: where we’re all headed up. Samantha Swaim and Kristin Steele are using their decades of fundraising, event strategy and storytelling experience to help you change the world at your next event.
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- Sep 23, 2026
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How to Tell Your Nonprofit's Story at Fundraising Events (So Donors Actually Give) | The Fundraising Elevator (opens the original)
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Most nonprofits make the same storytelling mistake at their fundraising events: they lead with programs and metrics instead of the one thing that actually moves donors to give — the why. In this fan-favorite encore episode, co-host Kristin Steele breaks down the art and science of organizational storytelling, and how to structure your event narrative so it builds toward your fundraising moment with intention and impact.
The Art of Nonprofit Storytelling: How to Make Donors Feel Your Mission and Inspire Giving | The Fundraising Elevator (opens the original)
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If your fundraising your event program isn’t landing the way you hoped, or you’re struggling to translate the complexity of your work into something donors truly feel, this episode is the reset you need.
How to Land More Nonprofit Event Sponsors (Even in an Uncertain Economy) | The Fundraising Elevator (opens the original)
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Struggling to secure sponsors for your next nonprofit event? The problem might not be the economy, it might be your approach. In this fan-favorite encore episode, Mariah Monique of The Sponsorship Catalyst shares what most nonprofits get wrong about corporate sponsorship, and exactly how to fix it.
Why a Dinner for 10 Might Be Your Most Powerful Fundraising Move This Year | The Fundraising Elevator (opens the original)
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What if your next major gift didn’t come from your biggest event of the year but from a carefully curated dinner for ten? In this fan-favorite encore episode, co-host Samantha Swaim steps into the guest seat to make a persuasive case for small, intentional gatherings as one of the most underutilized fundraising strategies in the nonprofit world.
How to Create a Fundraising Event Experience That Turns Guests Into Donors and Advocates | The Fundraising Elevator (opens the original)
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What separates a forgettable fundraising event from one guests are still talking about months later? In this fan-favorite encore episode, seasoned event producer Tanya Mikkelson breaks down exactly what it takes to create a guest experience so exceptional it turns first-time attendees into long-term advocates for your mission.
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