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The Rise of Sustainable Giving: What Fundraisers Can Learn from the Subscription Economy
Digital Exclusive: The Rise of Sustainable Giving: What Fundraisers Can Learn from the Subscription Economy By Dave Raley Each year, fewer individuals in North America give to charity. It’s a troubling trend. But in the midst of this generosity crisis, a bright spot is emerging-recurring giving. And not just any recurring giving. Sustainable, donor-centric, relationship-driven…
Read MoreDAFs – Your Donor’s Charitable Checking Account
DAFs – Your Donor’s Charitable Checking Account August 15, 2025 Donor-advised funds (DAFs) are fast-growing charitable giving vehicles since they are an easy way to give to charities. The donor doesn’t need to manage their account, gets an immediate tax deduction at the time of their DAF creation, and the funds in a DAF grow…
Read MoreChangemaker Award
Changemaker Award The Changemaker Award, inaugurated in 2023, is designed to honor an outstanding individual who has made a significant impact in the fields of marketing and fundraising. This prestigious award aims to celebrate those who have exhibited exceptional leadership, innovation, and dedication to driving positive change within the marketing and fundraising community. David Whitehead…
Read MoreBest of Direct Board Appreciation Award
Best of Direct Board Appreciation Award The DMAW Board Appreciation Award honors an individual or group that has provided extraordinary service and/or displayed significant dedication to the DMAW’s mission to educate direct marketers in the industry’s best practices, techniques and ethical practices. The Board Appreciation Award is designed as a formal “thank-you” for a significant…
Read MorePartner of the Year Award
Partner of the Year Award The DMAW Partner of the Year is presented each year to a service provider or vendor that has distinguished itself through its unwavering service and commitment to advancing the DMAW mission of expanding the direct marketing community in the Washington area and of promoting careers in direct and interactive marketing.…
Read MoreVolunteer of the Year Award
Volunteer of the Year Award The DMAW Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes individuals whose long-term involvement with the DMAW and unselfish contributions of time, thought, leadership, and action have significantly advanced the growth and development of the DMAW and its impact within the direct marketing community. Congratulations to our 2024 Awardee: April Moore Production…
Read MoreRising Star Award
Rising Star Award The DMAW Rising Star Award turns the spotlight of public recognition to the most talented rising direct/interactive marketing professional nominated by his or her peers. To be chosen to receive this award, an individual must have at least ten years of experience in direct response or interactive marketing and show uncommon promise…
Read MoreEmerging Leaders Award
Emerging Leaders Award The DMAW Emerging Leader of the Year Award is being brought back for the first time since 2015 to recognize an individual 40 years of age or younger who demonstrates excellence in the direct marketing field. While our Rising Star Award recognizes our youngest professionals, and our Hall of Leaders Award honors…
Read MoreIndustry All Star Award
Industry All Star Award The Industry All Star Award, jointly presented by DMAW AND DMAW Educational Foundation, honors an individual as the “best in our industry.” The award recipient is recognized for behavior that should be emulated throughout the industry. The Industry All Star honoree is known for serving as a role model as well…
Read MoreYDMAW Mentorship
YDMAW Mentorship Building Tomorrows Leaders – One Mentorship at a Time The Young Direct Marketers Association of Washington (YDMAW) Mentorship Program is a dynamic initiative designed to support the growth of emerging professionals in the direct marketing and fundraising industry. Through virtual group mentorships, participants connect with seasoned industry experts who provide guidance, share insights,…
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