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Direct Response Fundraising, Donor Focus February 2025, Donor Focused Communication

Here at Douglas Shaw & Associates, we’ve learned that guessing about critical fundraising information is a sure-fire formula for poor decision-making.

10 Feb 2025

Celebrating Thirty Years

Here at Douglas Shaw & Associates, we’ve learned that guessing about critical fundraising information is a sure-fire formula for poor…

Direct Response Fundraising, Donor Focus February 2025, Donor Focused Communication

Your donor data is invaluable, and your database contains critical information about your supporters—their giving history, preferred communication channels, and responsiveness to various appeals.

10 Feb 2025

The Value of Reporting

Your donor data is invaluable, and your database contains critical information about your supporters—their giving history, preferred communication channels, and…

Direct Response Fundraising, Donor Focus February 2025, Donor Focused Communication

Incorporating AI and data analytics into fundraising efforts is more than just a strategy; it’s a pathway to building lasting donor relationships.

10 Feb 2025

Unlocking Donor Insights

Incorporating AI and data analytics into fundraising efforts is more than just a strategy; it’s a pathway to building lasting…

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Books

Providing proven insights to increase fundraising results from our years of experience assisting organizations around the country and the world.

The Six Essentials of Rapidly Growing Nonprofits

The Six Essentials of Rapidly Growing Nonprofits is a book written for everyone who serves by working in a nonprofit organization. What are the common traits all rapidly growing nonprofits share?

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The Rules of Fundraising

The Rules of Fundraising is an authoritative guide for nonprofits. Written by Douglas K. Shaw, Founder/Chairman of the Board and CEO of Douglas Shaw & Associates, this book provides insights from years of assisting organizations around the country.

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More Rules of Fundraising

More Rules of Fundraising is an authoritative guide for nonprofits. Written by Douglas K. Shaw, Founder/Chairman of the Board and CEO of Douglas Shaw & Associates, this book provides insights from years of assisting organizations around the country.

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The Rules of Fundraising Combo Pack

The Rules of Fundraising and More Rules of Fundraising combine to include 70 rules that experienced fundraisers know, gleaned from years of assisting organizations around the country.

Fundraising Resources

Latest Articles

Celebrating Thirty Years

The Value of Reporting

Unlocking Donor Insights

Books

The Six Essentials of Rapidly Growing Nonprofits

The Rules of Fundraising

More Rules of Fundraising

The Rules of Fundraising Combo Pack

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