The Fundraising Event Co.

04/24/2025

Let's be real: community matters now more than ever. Come build community with us and more social justice professionals from nonprofits, government, independent business owners, and B Corps—at GATHER: a happy hour for social good.

Meet us at Rontoms next Thursday, May 1 from 5–7PM! Learn more and register to join us at: affinityprojects.net/gather

04/15/2025

📣 FREE WEBINAR to help create a budget for your next fundraising event!

Samantha Swaim and Ryan Goodwin will cover how to determine realistic revenue targets, effectively manage expenses and build contingency plans. If you're planning a gala, auction or virtual fundraiser, get the practical tools you need to create a financial guide to hit your goals. 🤑

Join them Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 9:30AM Pacific. Register now: https://bit.ly/letsbudgetMay21

03/25/2025

📣ANNOUNCING the newest team member, Matthew Kerrigan (he/him)!

Our new Event Planner shares what he’s looking forward to in his role:

“I’m most excited to bring organizations’ stories to life through design—creating spaces where guests can truly experience and connect with our clients the moment they walk in. Let’s make every event a reflection of your mission!

My expertise and curiosity always lead me to ask: What’s the best way to fill empty space to make all walks of life feel welcomed? With empathy and an open mind, I believe in minimalism with maximum impact—designing spaces that feel intentional and powerful. I love the small details.”

03/11/2025

🎤 Storytelling + Fundraising = Magic 🎤
At The Fundraising Event Company, we believe in the power of storytelling to inspire giving. That’s why we’re thrilled to see CEO Mary Elizabeth featured in , sharing her journey in nonprofit fundraising! 💡

Check out Mary's insights and see how events can transform giving: https://canvasrebel.com/meet-mary-elizabeth/

02/25/2025

Curious about the Elevate Conference and want to learn more? Check out this recap from 2024 and hear straight from the attendees: https://youtu.be/HuvTjVTDmmg?feature=shared

There's still time to register—join in person or online!

Learn more at swaimstrategies.com/elevate-conference

The Elevate Conference brings fundraising professionals, nonprofit leaders, and communities together to elevate missions and enhance donor engagement.

02/05/2025

🤭We can’t decide if we like planning events or producing videos or more. Luckily we don’t have to choose.

🎥 Thanks to for a great shoot!

📲 Connect with us for support to develop your organizational video or impact story by heading to our website!

👉🏽Link in bio // fundraisingeventco.com

01/30/2025

It’s bring your dog to work day at

Welcome Maxine to the team 🐾🌸 She’s gonna be working overtime these next 4 years

01/30/2025

One week until Gather!

We're honored to sponsor Gather, a quarterly networking happy hour event that connects mission-driven professionals working in and around the nonprofit sector. Join us next week for this opportunity to connect with like-minded peers!

Event Details:
Rontoms, 600 E Burnside St
Thursday February 6, 2025 | 5-7pm

Gather is an inclusive space where everyone is welcome. Meet colleagues, find
collaborators, or just enjoy an evening of meaningful conversations with people
who share a passion for social justice and community impact!

RSVP to join us: www.affinityprojects.net/gather

01/28/2025

We’re thrilled to sponsor Gather, a happy hour for social good! This quarterly networking event is an opportunity to connect with like-minded folks working for mission-driven organizations. Join us for the upcoming event on Thursday February 6, 2025 from 5-7pm at Rontoms in East Portland.

Learn more and register to join us: www.affinityprojects.net/gather

01/27/2025

We’re hiring an Event Planner at Fundraising Event Co.! 💼 If you love organizing unforgettable experiences, thrive in fast-paced environments, and want to make a difference, we want to hear from YOU! 🌟

📲 Apply now 👉 https://www.fundraisingeventco.com/careers

01/22/2025

🎙️New episode DROP!

In this podcast, our team shared our wins and shifts we saw in 2024 and some of our favorite tips for your next event. Thanks always to and hosts and for hosting us!

01/15/2025

🎤🎥 Did you know we do more than event planning? We also help with storytelling for your program!

Nonprofit professionals are no strangers to the power of storytelling—and TFE Co is here to help you craft yours with two of our service offerings:

✨ Speech Writing
We help your Executive Director or appeal speaker deliver a message that truly resonates. From a speaker intake to polished scripting, we ensure every word inspires action and strengthens support for your mission.

🎬 Video Production
Your impact deserves to be seen and felt. Our team can help craft videos that showcase your mission—with a spotlight on ethical storytelling–moving your audience from inspired to engaged. From strategy to final cut, we’re with you every step of the way.

Don’t just host an event—create an experience that connects, inspires, and drives lasting change. 💡💙

Head to our website to get in touch with us:
fundraisingeventco.com

01/14/2025

Events are about bringing people together and cultivating a sense of belonging.

What's a better way to make guests feel like they belong? FOOD.

Today's TFE Co. Tips are all about planning your menu.

01. GIVE PEOPLE OPTIONS
For a seated meal, offer at least 2 options with animal protein or vegan-friendly. If one or both can be made without gluten, dairy, shellfish, nuts or other allergens, even better!

02. FOOD = BELONGING
Events are about bringing people together and cultivating a sense of belonging. Food is a core part of your guest experience. Always honor dietary needs—it will make your guests feel seen and welcomed.

03. PARTNER WITH A TRUSTED CATERER
A great caterer gives you a peace of mind. Not only can they craft tasty dishes for your guests, they come with a strong team and partners who can help with rentals and other elements that make your event seamless.

If you're in Portland, Oregon, here are a few of our favorite caterers in the area: Kitchen Killa
Vibrant Table Catering & Events
Devil's Food Catering
Tamale Boy
Hunt & Gather Catering
Artemis Foods
Art of Catering
Cheryl's on 12th

Who are some of your favorite caterers? Share in the comments below!

01/13/2025

🌟 Nonprofit leaders, we see you—juggling big visions and busy schedules while striving to create events that welcome and inspire everyone. Let us help lighten the load so you can focus on making an impact.

💻 Event Registration Support: From building your event database to managing ticketing and on-site check-ins, we ensure the registration process is simple and welcoming for all. Our goal is to create a smooth experience that brings everyone together.

Let us handle the logistics so you can focus on building connections and advancing your cause. Together, we’ll make your event a success for every guest. 💡💙

Visit our website to learn more: fundraisingeventco.com

01/10/2025

Last year, our team got to collab with podcast - and now we’re revisiting clips from past episodes. 🎉

From Mary’s expertise in guest data management, Ryan’s secret superpower to build strengths-based teams to Jenna’s passion for empowering storytelling—we hope these help you get to know us better and see why we love what we do. ❤️

Here’s the exciting news: our entire team is coming together as guests on The Fundraising Elevator for a conversation you won’t want to miss! 🙌

📅 Mark your calendars: January 22, 2025
🔗 Subscribe to The Fundraising Elevator: Find them on YouTube, Spotify, SoundCloud, and Apple Podcasts or at the link in our bio.

Relive the insights and the impactful stories that led us here—and get ready for an episode all about empowering nonprofits to plan their BEST event.

01/09/2025

Join us at The Elevate Conference—with 10% off your conference registration!

We’re proud to be partners of the Elevate Conference, so you can take some of the guesswork out of planning a successful fundraising event.

At Elevate, you’ll receive practical tools you can implement right away to elevate your storytelling, fundraising strategy and donor experience.

We hope you’ll join us on March 12–13, 2025 in Portland, OR or virtually from anywhere online!

Register here at swaimstrategies.com/elevate-conference/ and use our exclusive partner code for 10% off any ticket: TFE10

01/07/2025

It’s pretty amazing seeing a bunch of our events turned into a cute desk calendar! Thank you to our friends at for the thoughtful gift and the surprise delivery from Christine ❤️

12/30/2024

In 2024, our staff at The Fundraising Event Company (TFE Co.) and Swaim Strategies helped to raise over $5.3M!

All to support homes and housing, LGBTQ+ rights, BIPOC excellence, SA and DV survivors, economic empowerment, youth and families, middle school students, independence and employment, ending poverty and hunger, readers and writers, and so much more...

To our clients who show up every day... We see you. We thank you. We're so glad you're here.

And to our future clients... let's hang out next year and see what's possible.

Happy New Year from The Fundraising Event Company!
https://www.fundraisingeventco.com/