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Bridge 2025 Volunteer Experience: Engage, Enhance, Ignite!
Bridge 2025 Volunteer Experience: Engage, Enhance, Ignite! Are you ready to be part of the action at this year’s dynamic 2025 Bridge to Integrated Marketing & Fundraising Conference themed “IGNITED BY PURPOSE”?! Our Bridge Volunteer Committee is excited to offer a front-row seat to enhance your connections, enrich your experience, and play a pivotal role…
Read MoreData Privacy Update
State-by-State Nonprofits Are No Longer Exempt My nonprofit friends: Montana just officially removed exemptions for nonprofits from its data privacy law. Connecticut did the same. They join Colorado, Delaware, New Jersey, and Oregon in this practice of holding nonprofits to account. If you’re surprised that Montana took this approach, the stats suggest that 56% of…
Read MoreYou Gotta Catch This: My Top Takeaways from the 3rd Annual Nonprofit Fundraisers Symposium
You Gotta Catch This: My Top Takeaways from the 3rd Annual Nonprofit Fundraisers Symposium Disclaimer: No AI agent was harmed in the making of this blog post. However, AI was used to check for typos and grammatical errors. Conferences can feel like a firehose of information. That’s why I always give myself one goal: walk…
Read MoreReflecting on My YDMAW Mentorship Experience
Reflecting on My YDMAW Mentorship Experience Last year, I had the privilege of participating in the YDMAW Mentorship Program – and to say it was transformational would be an understatement. As a young professional navigating a rapidly evolving industry, I was eager to gain more insight into career growth, best practices, and strategic thinking. What…
Read More5 Grammar Rules This Writer Wants You to Break
5 Grammar Rules This Writer Wants You to Break Certain grammar rules are drilled into us from an early age. We learn from our parents or teachers to avoid using passive voice, starting sentences with because, and ending them with prepositions like to. But many of these guidelines are misunderstood or misapplied, and none apply…
Read MoreCreating Sustainer Connections
Creating Sustainer Connections: a DMAW community-driven conference Sustainer Day Opening Joanne Wilson, DMAW Vice President, kicked off the 4th annual Sustainer Day by addressing the challenges not only with sustainer acquisition and retention, but also the impact of the uncertain economy and political climate. Margaret Romig then posed the question, “How can disruption help us be…
Read More3 Traditional and 3 New Ways to Test Your Direct Mail Campaign
3 Traditional and 3 New Ways to Test Your Direct Mail Campaign Direct mail campaigns are a tried-and-true method for nonprofits to engage donors. But how can you ensure your campaign is as effective as possible? The answer lies in testing. Traditional testing methods like A/B split testing and control groups have long been staples…
Read MoreBringing Direct Mail to Life: An Insider’s Look at Production Day 2025
Bringing Direct Mail to Life: An Insider’s Look at Production Day 2025 I don’t know about you, but I’m the kind of person who always wants to know how things work – both personally and professionally. I love digging deeper into processes that interest me, and Production Day is the perfect chance to do just…
Read MoreFrom Identity to Authenticity: A Guide to Bridging Generational Gaps in Nonprofit Engagement
From Identity to Authenticity: A Guide to Bridging Generational Gaps in Nonprofit Engagement Does your nonprofit feel stuck on how to engage with Gen Z? You’re not alone! Each generation has its own trends, preferences, and language. Of course, generational categories aren’t standardized, and leaning too hard on generational labels can lead to oversimplification at…
Read MoreThe MAXI Awards Are Back
The MAXI Awards Are Back – Bigger, Bolder, and Better Than Ever! You created, you innovated, you wrote, re-wrote (and maybe even re-re-wrote). You tested. And it worked (cue the confetti)! But before you move on to the next big campaign, don’t miss the chance to showcase your success. The MAXI Awards are back,…
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