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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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Is 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…

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Why 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…

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Direct Impact: March/April 2026

March/April 2026 Vol. 64 No. 2 FEATURED ARTICLE: The Audience-Led Awakening: How the IRC Reimagined Mass Market Fundraising By Geoff Handy Articles The Audience-Led Awakening: How the IRC Reimagined Mass Market Fundraising Sharing the Power of Digital Advocacy Equals More Giving MAXI Corner: Gold Award Spotlights The Art and Science of the Right Ask: How…

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Direct Impact: January/February 2026

January/February 2026 Vol. 64 No. 1 FEATURED ARTICLE: 6 MOVES to Strengthen Your Fundraising In 2026 By Mathew Harkins Articles 6 MOVES to Strengthen Your Fundraising In 2026 Back to the Basics: Building a Donor File That Endures Expanding Our Reach: DMAW’s Growing Community Across the East Coast Spotlight on Creativity: 2025 MAXI Creative Award…

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Next in Direct Workshop 2026

Next in Direct Workshop 2026 Presentation Decks Thank you for attending this year’s Next in Direct Workshop. Please find presentation materials below for download.   Opening Keynote – Sterrin Bird Empowering Boards and Data-Driven Storytelling – Kris Kuhns and Nana Oppong The Future of History – National Museum of Bermuda Together We Shine – Sidwell…

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Thank 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…

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Introducing 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…

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