This week, Facebook unveiled a new set of resources for nonprofits and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), good for both the newbie and…
The Gift of Testing – From Gut Instinct to Proven Response
It’s the word that can strike fear into the heart of every schoolchild, but in the language of fundraising, testing is a gift. It’s a gift of…
Live the Give: Shelley Cochrane
“Growing up, we were what you might call an ‘under-resourced’ family – living below the poverty line. We didn’t have a lot, but we were happy…
Development Office Resolutions: Making 2016 Your Best Fundraising Year
A new year always sparks new optimism, and many of us welcomed 2016 with lofty goals. Eating less and exercising more are generally good things…
Making 2017 Your Best Fundraising Year Ever
Welcome to 2017! A new year bringing opportunities to do things differently. Even small changes can impact the success of your fundraising…
SIM, Douglas Shaw & Associates Win NonProfit PRO Gold Award for “Pray to End Ebola” Campaign
SIM, an international Christian mission organization based in Charlotte, has been awarded a 2015 NonProfit PRO Gold Award for Fundraising Excellence…
Christmas on the Ranch
I have always found myself rooting for the underdog, the poor and beaten down. Perhaps this is what attracted me to fundraising as a…
Building an Integrated, Multichannel Campaign
To the average person standing in line next to you at the grocery store, the title of this article could be quite confusing. Just look at the…
MAP International Named One of Top 10 Charities Changing the World in 2015
Congratulations to Douglas Shaw & Associates partner MAP International for being named one of the Top 10 Charities Changing the World…
Giving Thanks
At this special time of year, we give thanks for the gifts we’re given and the people in our lives. We at Douglas Shaw…