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Direct Impact Magazine Marketing AdVents is now Direct Impact! DMAW is proud of our monthly newsletter, Direct Impact, (formerly Marketing AdVents). To advertise in Direct Impact, please view the media kit. For your convenience, past issues of Marketing AdVents are available for review. The most recent issues of Direct Impact are a DMAW member benefit…

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Volunteer

Volunteer DMAW needs your talents — get involved! Interested in volunteering, but unsure of the time commitment? At DMAW, you set the pace. Get involved as much or as little as your schedule allows—whether you’re sharing your strengths or developing new skills, there’s a place for you. DMAW’s year-round success is powered by passionate volunteers…

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Nonprofit Membership

Nonprofit Membership Join the leading direct marketing association for nonprofit professionals. As a DMAW Nonprofit Member – whether as an individual or group – you’ll gain access to unparalleled opportunities to connect, grow, and lead alongside nonprofit direct marketing professionals who share your passion for fundraising and purpose-driven work. DMAW offers many opportunities to enhance…

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Corporate Membership

Corporate Membership Join the leading direct marketing association for nonprofit professionals. As a DMAW Member – whether your organization joins as a Corporate Member or you join as an individual – you’ll gain access to unparalleled opportunities to connect, grow, and lead alongside nonprofit direct marketing professionals who share your passion for fundraising and purpose-driven…

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Young Professionals

Young Professionals Where young professionals in the direct response fundraising industry go to connect, grow and inspire change. Young Professionals Membership – Just $95/Year Part of the Direct Marketing Association of Washington D.C., the Young Direct Marketers Association of Washington (YDMAW) is a vibrant community for rising professionals aged 35 and under who are passionate…

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Board of Directors

Board of Directors 2026 DMAW Board of Directors Our Board Members are a dedicated group of professionals committed to giving back to their industry. The board provides the guidance and leadership for the organization. Joanne WilsonPresident Vice President, Advancement Operations Humane World for Animals Leigh Corrigan-OwensVice President Creative Director Mal Warwick Jaime GramsTreasurer Senior Vice…

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Mission & Vision

Who is DMAW? DMAW members are nonprofit integrated direct response fundraisers, marketers, and engagement advocates. We offer educational programming, networking opportunities, and professional development. Our community includes anyone who works with or for nonprofits to better engage their members and supporters as well as those who aim to foster the next generation experts in this…

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Direct Impact: May/June 2025

May/June 2025 • Vol. 63 No. 3 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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Direct Impact: March/April 2025

March/April 2025 • Vol. 63 No. 2 FEATURED ARTICLE:Getting the Most Out of Your Lapsed Donors: A Case Study By Jim Aber Articles Bridge 2025 Omnichannel Marketing Lapsed Donor Modeling MAXI Award Highlights Postal Promo Maximization Columns President’s Perspective Committee Spotlight YDMAW DMAW/EF Member Spotlight Featured Event Creative Day March 12-14 See DMAW’s full calendar…

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Direct Impact: January/February 2025

January/February 2025 • Vol. 63 No. 1 FEATURED ARTICLE:Behavioral Science: The Full Story By Frank O’Brien Articles New RFP Experience Copywriting Checklist Audience-First Versus Omnichannel Gift Acknowledgments Columns President’s Perspective Committee Spotlight YDMAW DMAW/EF Member Spotlight Featured Event DMAW & TNPA Fundraisers SymposiumMarch 12-14 See DMAW’s full calendar of events. Behavioral Science: The Full Story…

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