Episode #9 | Mission-Centered Gala Themes with Shanon Doolittle

This week on The Fundraising Elevator, Shanon Doolittle, Chief Fundraising Strategist of Shanon Doolittle + Co., helps us choose a theme for our fundraising event. She shares her perspectives on building authentic relationships with donors, fostering donor trust and creating compelling narratives at your event. Shanon highlights the power of storytelling in fundraising and shares insights for crafting compelling narratives that inspire action, resonate with donors and leave a lasting impact.

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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. 

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/

Shanon Doolittle: http://shanondoolittle.com/

Nonprofit Storytelling Conference: https://nonprofitstorytellingconference.com/

Gala Themed Goldmine eBook: https://nonprofitstorytellingconference.com/gala-themes/

The Storytelling Animal: How Stories Make Us Human by Jonathan Gottschall: https://www.jonathangottschall.com/storytelling-animal

Empathy: Why It Matters, and How to Get It by Roman Krznaric: https://www.romankrznaric.com/empathy-a-handbook-for-revolution

Emotionraising by Francesco Ambrogetti: https://www.booksamillion.com/p/Emotionraising/Francesco-Ambrogetti/9781927375389

Dr. Paul J. Zak: https://pauljzak.com/

Future of Storytelling by Paul J. Zak: https://youtu.be/DHeqQAKHh3M