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.

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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: https://www.instagram.com/swaimstrategies/

Kristin Steele

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristin-steele777/

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/

“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