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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 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 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 Building Tomorrows Leaders – One Mentorship at a Time YDMAW will pair mentors with a group of 2-3 mentees for virtual mentorship sessions starting in early 2026. You’ll have the opportunity to get to know each other, share stories, ask questions, and get advice. We also encourage (but not require) mentorship groups to…
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Recognizing the Best: MAXI Awards and the New Creative MAXIs! Enter the 2026 MAXI Awards Access the MAXI Awards submission platform following the link above. Celebrating Excellence in Direct Marketing & Fundraising The MAXI Awards return in 2026 to honor the most innovative, strategic, and impactful work across the direct marketing and nonprofit fundraising community.…
Read MoreDirect 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…
Read MoreThe Goalie of Direct Mail: Why Production Teams Are Your First Line of Defense
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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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…
Read MoreBridge 2025 Volunteer Experience: Engage, Enhance, Ignite!
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,…
Read MoreHall of Leaders
Hall of Leaders Reflecting a lifelong commitment to making a difference in our community and our industry. The 2025 Hall of Leaders honoree will be recognized at the Best of Direct Gala, Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at the National Housing Center, Washington, DC. DMAW Hall of Leaders Award – Our Highest Honor The Hall of…
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