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Volunteer 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…

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Rising 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…

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Emerging 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…

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Industry 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…

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YDMAW 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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MAXI Awards

MAXI Awards Recognizing the Best: MAXI Awards and the NEW CREATIVE MAXIS! As always, MAXI Awards will honor the best in direct response marketing and fundraising with Gold, Silver, and Bronze MAXI Awards – recognizing campaigns that deliver exceptional strategy, creativity, and measurable impact. Plus, this year introducing the NEW Creative MAXI Awards! Honoring visual…

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Direct Impact: July/August 2025

July/August 2025 • Vol. 63 No. 4 FEATURED ARTICLE: A Framework for Communications and Fundraising Collaboration: Plan™ By Olga Moshinsky Woltman Articles Start Your Year-End Campaign Now Tech Stack for Omnichannel Marketing Communications and Fundraising Collaboration Pushing the Envelope 💻 Your Data Deserves an Annual Check–Up 💻 Bridging the Gap with CARE 💻 The Rise…

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The Goalie of Direct Mail: Why Production Teams Are Your First Line of Defense

Production Day

The Goalie of Direct Mail: Why Production Teams Are Your First Line of Defense Back to Blog June 23, 2025 rj.smith In the world of direct mail, production is when all the ideas come to fruition. While strategy and creative ignite the campaign, it’s the production team that ensures it gets out the door –…

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Video Test

July/August 2025 • Vol. 63 No. 4 FEATURED ARTICLE:The Power of Individual Giving: 5 Tips to Help Your Organization Move Forward in Hard Times By Mwosi Swenson Articles Email Spam Traps 70 Years of DMAW Nonprofit Fundraisers Symposium Columns President’s Perspective Committee Spotlight YDMAW DMAW/EF Member Spotlight Featured Event Bridge Conference July 30 – Aug…

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Bridge 2025 Volunteer Experience: Engage, Enhance, Ignite!

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Bridge 2025 Volunteer Experience: Engage, Enhance, Ignite! Back to Blog June 12, 2025 rj.smith Are you ready to be part of the action at this year’s dynamic 2025 Bridge to Integrated Marketing & Fundraising Conference themed “IGNITED BY PURPOSE”?! 🌟 Our Bridge Volunteer Committee is excited to offer a front-row seat to enhance your connections,…

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