Episode #100 | Live from NPSC The State of Nonprofit Fundraising: Experts on Inspiration and Growth

In this special episode of The Fundraising Elevator, hosts Kristin Steele and Samantha Swaim take listeners behind the scenes at the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference in San Diego, California. Recording live from the red carpet studio, Kristin and Sam talk to industry leaders, gathering their insights on what fundraisers should focus on right now and where they are finding inspiration in the sector. 

Featured Guests:

• Ken Miller - President, Denali FSP
• Diana Farias Heinrich - CEO, Habrá Marketing
• Steven Screen - Co-Founder, The Better Fundraising Co.
• Janelle Suzanne - Chief Marketing Officer, Louder Agency
• T. Clay Buck - Principal, Next River Fundraising Strategies
• John Lepp - Partner, Agents of Good
• Erik Tomalis - Chief Revenue Officer, Avid
• Kelly Russell - Founder + Benefit Auctioneer, Artisan Auctions
• Frank Velásquez Jr. - Founder, 4 Da Hood
• Erica Soto - Fractional Fundraiser, The Cause Catalyst Co. 

Special thanks to The AV Department and the Nonprofit Storytelling Conference.

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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. 

 

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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. 

 

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Feathr: https://www.feathr.co/

Feathr is a marketing platform built specifically for mission-driven organizations, offering simple tools for digital advertising, email campaigns, and audience engagement. The platform uses real-time insights and AI-powered segmentation to help you reach the right people at the right time—whether you’re nurturing existing supporters or discovering new ones who share your values. It’s marketing that meets people where they are, building relationships that last beyond a single click.

 

Speakers

Samantha Swaim

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Kristin Steele

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