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Linda Didn’t Get Out of Bed for Less Than $10K. Neither Should Your Nonprofit.

Linda Didn’t Get Out of Bed for Less Than $10K. Neither Should Your Nonprofit. September 25, 2026 By Olga Moshinsky Woltman   Linda Evangelista famously said in a 1990 Vogue interview “we don’t wake up for less than $10,000 a day”. And neither should your nonprofit. There was much fodder (just who does she think…

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Fundraising Fundamentals 201

Fundraising Fundamentals 201 Presentation Deck Thank you for attending this year’s Fundraising Fundamentals 201. Please find presentation materials below for download. Fundraising Fundamentals 201 – 2026  

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Fundraising Fundamentals 101

Fundraising Fundamentals 101 Presentation Deck Thank you for attending this year’s Fundraising Fundamentals 101. Please find presentation materials below for download. Fundraising Fundamentals 101 – 2026  

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Level 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…

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Beyond Multi-Channel: What to Expect at DMAW’s Multi-Channel Innovation Summit

Beyond Multi-Channel: What to Expect at DMAW’s Multi-Channel Innovation Summit September 11, 2026 By Claire Recalde “We’re not just talking about individual channels. We’re talking about how we can put the audience at the center and make those channels work together in smarter, more integrated ways.”   We all talk about multi-channel fundraising: breaking down…

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5 Reasons to Share Your Voice on the DMAW Blog

5 Reasons to Share Your Voice on the DMAW Blog August 26, 2026 The direct marketing and fundraising landscape is constantly evolving. Every campaign, test, and challenge offers valuable lessons that can help move our industry forward. That’s why DMAW is looking to elevate more voices from across our community.   Whether you’ve uncovered an…

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Direct Impact: July/August 2026

July/August 2026 Vol. 64 No. 3 FEATURED ARTICLE: Smarter Segmentation, Stronger Results: How Better Audience Strategy Cut Costs and Raised More By Jon Wheeler Articles Smarter Segmentation, Stronger Results: How Better Audience Strategy Cut Costs and Raised More Geo-Expansion Recap: Philadelphia Nonprofit Summit Balancing Nonprofit Fundraising and the Nonprofit Brand The Role of Texting in…

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Direct Impact: May/June 2026

May/June 2026 Vol. 64 No. 3 FEATURED ARTICLE: Family, Community and Trust: What Testing Reveals About Hispanic Donor Behavior By Paul Hebblethwaite Articles Family, Community and Trust: What Testing Reveals About Hispanic Donor Behavior Turn Off Social Media (Unless You Turn On Direct Messaging) Why the One Perfect Donor Communication Isn’t Perfect (and How AI…

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It Takes a Village: Why I Attend Bridge

It Takes a Village: Why I Attend Bridge July 15, 2026 My first time attending the Bridge Conference was also my first time stepping into the Gaylord Hotel in National Harbor. As I entered the lobby, I was greeted by a surprising little village embedded within the epicenter of the hotel. It includes real-life trees…

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Bridge 2026 Volunteer Experience; Strengthening YOUR Moment at this year’s Bridge Conference

Bridge 2026 Volunteer Experience; Strengthening YOUR Moment at this year’s Bridge Conference July 2, 2026 Are you ready to be part of the action at this year’s dynamic 2026 Bridge Conference themed “STRONGER THAN THE MOMENT”!  Our Bridge Volunteer Committee is excited to offer a front-row seat to strengthen your connections & experience, while contributing…

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