Doug Shaw

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Direct Response Fundraising, Donor Focused Communication

Change is happening all around—technology breakthroughs, communication channels, giving platforms, and more.

10 Mar 2023

Upcoming Webinar: Innovation Made Simple

Change is happening all around—technology breakthroughs, communication channels, giving platforms, and more.

Doug Shaw

Direct Response Fundraising, Donor Focus 2023 February, Donor Focus December 2022, Donor Focused Communication

Many organizations are experiencing lower giving in 2022 than at any time in the past three years. Almost everyone we talk to is experiencing lower results this year, and they want to know “Why is giving down?”

07 Feb 2023

Inside the Issue: Is Your Giving Down This Year?

Many organizations are experiencing lower giving in 2022 than at any time in the past three years. Almost everyone we…

Doug Shaw

Direct Response Fundraising, Donor Focused Communication

Maybe it’s just me, but have you noticed how much customer service has degraded? And I’m not just talking a little, but a lot!

25 Jan 2023

True Partnership Gets Results

Maybe it’s just me, but have you noticed how much customer service has degraded? And I’m not just talking a…

Doug Shaw

Direct Response Fundraising, Donor Focused Communication

You have probably spent hours considering the reasons why donors give to organizations like yours . . . and I am sure over your fundraising career, you have discovered multiple answers to this question.

11 Jan 2023

How to Make Your Fundraising Messaging Irresistible

You have probably spent hours considering the reasons why donors give to organizations like yours . . . and I…

Doug Shaw

Direct Response Fundraising, Donor Focus October 2022, Donor Focused Communication

On two different occasions I served in the development/advancement departments of a long-standing nonprofit, serving the needs of the poor and those fleeing persecution in their home countries.

31 Dec 2022

2023, Is This the Year that . . .?

On two different occasions I served in the development/advancement departments of a long-standing nonprofit, serving the needs of the poor…

Doug Shaw

Direct Response Fundraising, Donor Focus October 2022, Donor Focused Communication

On two different occasions I served in the development/advancement departments of a long-standing nonprofit, serving the needs of the poor and those fleeing persecution in their home countries.

19 Dec 2022

My Christmas List Has Changed

On two different occasions I served in the development/advancement departments of a long-standing nonprofit, serving the needs of the poor…

Doug Shaw

Direct Response Fundraising, Donor Focus October 2022, Donor Focused Communication

On two different occasions I served in the development/advancement departments of a long-standing nonprofit, serving the needs of the poor and those fleeing persecution in their home countries.

24 Nov 2022

Thanksgiving Is Complicated

On two different occasions I served in the development/advancement departments of a long-standing nonprofit, serving the needs of the poor…

Doug Shaw

Direct Response Fundraising, Donor Focus October 2022, Donor Focused Communication

On two different occasions I served in the development/advancement departments of a long-standing nonprofit, serving the needs of the poor and those fleeing persecution in their home countries.

03 Nov 2022

Inside the Issue: End The Year With The Results You Want

On two different occasions I served in the development/advancement departments of a long-standing nonprofit, serving the needs of the poor…

Doug Shaw

Direct Response Fundraising, Donor Focused Communication

Change—the inevitable constant. And with change, comes challenges.

12 Oct 2022

Upcoming Webinar: Preparing For The Unexpected

Change—the inevitable constant. And with change, comes challenges.

Doug Shaw

Direct Response Fundraising, Donor Focus August 2022, Donor Focused Communication

“So, how much money are you going to raise this year, Doug?”

08 Sep 2022

Inside the Issue: Your Annual Plan is a Roadmap

“So, how much money are you going to raise this year, Doug?”

Doug Shaw

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