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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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Showing Up Is Half the Battle: A Young Professional’s Take on Networking

Showing Up Is Half the Battle: A Young Professional’s Take on Networking October 26, 2026 By Willie Allen   It’s often said that dating in DC is A LOT like networking. You never know who you might meet. So, what better way to meet other direct marketing professionals than at a DMAW speed networking event?!…

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Direct Impact: September/October 2026

September/October 2026 Vol. 64 No. 5 FEATURED ARTICLE: A New Era of Email Lead Gen: Digital Co-Ops By Ben Deutsch Articles A New Era of Email Lead Gen: Digital Co-Ops How Oceana Built a High-Performing SMS Program Beyond the Buzzwords: Real Talk in Modern Fundraising 2026 Bridge Conference: Stronger Than The Moment Columns President’s Perspective…

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Nonprofit of the Year Award

Nonprofit of the Year Award Inaugurated in 2026, the DMAW Nonprofit of the Year award recognizes a nonprofit member organization that has strengthened the DMAW community through engagement, leadership, and a commitment to advancing fundraising excellence. Congratulations to our 2026 Award Recipient:

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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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