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Sharing Is Caring – And Strategic
Sharing Is Caring – And Strategic Back to Blog April 6, 2026 By Ann Crowley At the 4th Annual Nonprofit Fundraisers Symposium, I was reminded of something that makes this sector truly unique: we share. In most industries, ideas are guarded. Strategies are protected. Competitive advantage is something you don’t give away. You wouldn’t see…
Read MoreIs Your Monthly Giving Program Core Infrastructure or Just an Add-On?
Is Your Monthly Giving Program Core Infrastructure or Just an Add-On? Back to Blog March 20, 2026 By Dana Snyder, Founder of Positive Equation Most nonprofits have monthly giving. Very few have actually built a monthly giving program. There’s a difference. A big one. Having monthly giving means there’s a recurring option on your donation…
Read MoreWhy Email Marketing Still Matters for Nonprofits in 2026
Why Email Marketing Still Matters for Nonprofits in 2026 Back to Blog March 17, 2026 By Sara Guappone, Director of Marketing at Donorbox Marketers face an uphill battle for email subscriber attention. The average person receives over 120 emails each day, and global email volume is expected to hit 392 billion messages per day by the…
Read MoreLevel Up Your Direct Response Skills: Fundraising Fundamentals 101 & 201
Level Up Your Direct Response Skills: Fundraising Fundamentals 101 & 201 January 29, 2026 Fundraising Fundamentals 101 and 201 are coming up and if you – or someone you know – has less than five years of experience in direct response fundraising, then these are two days you shouldn’t miss. These two information-packed seminars provide…
Read MoreThank You, DMAW Volunteers!
Thank You, DMAW Volunteers! December 18, 2025 At the Direct Marketing Association of Washington (DMAW), we know that our strength lies in the generosity, creativity, and commitment of our volunteers. Every program, event, and initiative that DMAW offers is made possible because dedicated members of our community step forward to share their time, talents, and…
Read MoreIntroducing the 2026 Partnership Sponsorship Program: Building Stronger Partnerships
Introducing the 2026 Partnership Sponsorship Program: Building Stronger Partnerships November 24, 2025 At the Direct Marketing Association of Washington (DMAW), we know that meaningful partnerships fuel innovation, growth, and impact. That’s why I’m thrilled to announce the launch of our 2026 Partnership Program – a new way for our partners to connect, engage, and thrive…
Read MoreEvery Voice Counts: Turning Calls Into Insights
Every Voice Counts: Turning Calls Into Insights October 17, 2025 Years ago, I asked a call center director what kind of information they tracked on their calls. His answer was blunt: “Yes, no, and how long the call was.” For decades, that was the standard. Calls were judged by whether a pledge was secured and…
Read MorePCC Days 2025: Energy, Connection, and the Future of Mail
PCC Days 2025: Energy, Connection, and the Future of Mail September 16, 2025 This year’s PCC Days 2025 celebrations were filled with energy, passion, and a shared commitment to keeping the mailing industry strong and innovative. Across the country, Postal Customer Councils (PCCs) hosted events that reminded us just how vital these partnerships are in…
Read MoreWhere the Future of Fundraising Takes Shape
Where the Future of Fundraising Takes Shape For 20 years, the Bridge Conference has been more than a meeting of minds — it’s been the proving ground for the ideas that define our sector’s future. After attending multiple years, I’ve seen the pattern: the most transformative moments don’t happen on stage alone. They spark in…
Read MoreData-Driven Fundraising: 3 Strategies to Bring Donors Back Every Year
Data-Driven Fundraising: 3 Strategies to Bring Donors Back Every Year August 25, 2025 If you attended Bridge Conference 2025, chances are you walked away full of ideas for turning today’s fundraising challenges into opportunities. I had the chance to present alongside Sidney Kushner, executive director of Connecting Champions, in a BridgeTECH session focused on data-driven…
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