Episode #42: Guest Experience at Events with Tanya Mikkelson

About The Episode
This week on The Fundraising Elevator we talk to seasoned event producer Tanya Mikkelson about how to create an exceptional guest experience at fundraising events. At its most successful, this experience of your organization and its work can turn your guests into advocates for your mission long after the event is over.
Key Elements of Memorable Events: Understand your audience. Learn how to tailor events to meet the expectations and preferences of different guest demographics. Get insights into interactive and innovative ways to keep guests engaged and invested in your cause. Explore the use of technology and interactive elements to enhance experiences.
Practical Tips for Event Planners: Strategies for detailed planning and execution. Enhancing guest satisfaction through thoughtful touches. Discover why the little things matter and how they contribute to the overall guest experience.
Challenges and Solutions: Learn some of the common pitfalls in event planning and hear Tanya’s solutions and tips for overcoming challenges. Hear effective ways to gather and utilize guest feedback for continuous improvement.
Real-Life Success Stories: Tanya shares anecdotes from her extensive career and examples of successful events and what made them stand out.
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Speakers
Samantha Swaim
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Instagram (Swaim Strategies):   / swaimstrategies  

Kristin Steele
LinkedIn:   / kristin-steele777  
Instagram (Swaim Strategies):   / swaimstrategies  

Tanya Mikkelson
With an education and background in communications and fundraising, Tanya Mikkelson has been lucky to help organizations fulfill their missions for over 10 years. She specializes in creating events that deepen relationships and reach fundraising goals and has produced events big and small across the Midwest and Pacific Northwest. Her work in the nonprofit sector has generated events that bring mission to life for donors. From picnics in orchards to galas and red carpets, Tanya is an expert in creating impact when gathering people.

www.linkedin.com/in/tanya-mikkelson-242720203/

Resources
Book Consulting Time with Sam and Kristin: https://swaimstrategies.com/solutions...

Learn More About Elevate and the Elevate Conference for Your Fundraising Events: http://elevatenonprofit.com/

Connect with The AV Department: https://theavdept.com/

Swaim Strategies: https://swaimstrategies.com

Planning a Successful Major Donor Event: https://swaimstrategies.com/solutions...

The Fundraising Event Co.: https://www.fundraisingeventco.com/