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…
Enhancing Donor Retention through Listening and Thanking Donors this Christmas
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP), in their 2015 Fundraising Effectiveness survey, cites donor attrition at a staggering 54.3%. Across…
Making the Most of Media Opportunities for Your Ministry
The media loves a good charitable works story during the Christmas season. With cameras and microphones pointed in the direction of many…
6 Simple Ways to Connect with Your Donors on #GivingTuesday
Giving Tuesday was created four years ago as an antidote to the consumerism of Black Friday and Cyber Monday – major shopping days on the…
The Value of “Trust”
In any fundraising effort, the crux of every invitation to donate is based on trust. Trust that the organization’s leadership will be good stewards…
