As mailboxes, inboxes, and social feeds get more complex and crowded, there’s one platform out there that stands alone with…
![Is print communication on its way out? Are you chasing what’s new in digital and social media, but can’t catch up? Do you feel pressure to build multi-channel fundraising strategies with limited resources? Invest 60 minutes and you will leave with practical tips you can implement now to improve effectiveness, inspire supporters, and boost results.](https://cdn.douglasshaw.com/2019/06/19181534/DSA-0296-post-web-blog.jpg)
Emerging Trends in Digital, Data, and Direct Mail
Is print communication on its way out? Are you chasing what’s new in digital and social media, but can’t catch…
![In the busyness and constant activity of life, it’s all too easy for matters that are truly important to slip by the wayside. With this in mind, when you contemplate how best to reconnect with donors who haven’t given to your organization in a while—consider serving them with a friendly reminder.](https://cdn.douglasshaw.com/2019/05/21161101/testing-a-good-idea-0295.jpg)
TESTING is always a good idea . . . until it isn’t
In the busyness and constant activity of life, it’s all too easy for matters that are truly important to slip…
![If you are comparing online donations and email send dates you are probably noticing an interesting trend—the two are intricately tied together. Email is your online fundraising backbone—accounting for around 26 percent of online revenue at most organizations. However, the size of your email file has a direct relationship with your ability to fundraise on this channel. For every 1,000 fundraising messages sent, organizations typically receive $42 back in donations.*](https://cdn.douglasshaw.com/2019/06/24194645/2019-landscape-0295-1.jpg)
The 2019 Digital Fundraising Landscape
If you are comparing online donations and email send dates you are probably noticing an interesting trend—the two are intricately…
![Fundraising (and marketing in general) boils down to communicating a compelling need in simple terms with a clear call to action. And while not every communication channel is equally effective, the same ingredients are critical. See how to make your fall fundraising work across all channels](https://cdn.douglasshaw.com/20180713184827/multi-channel-strategies-0217.png)
It’s Like Velcro . . .Multi-Channel Strategies and Why They Matter
Fundraising (and marketing in general) boils down to communicating a compelling need in simple terms with a clear call to…
![An excellent pool of passionate supporters who don’t sign up for email communications, don’t sign advocacy pledges, and aren’t becoming financial donors is a fundraising dead-end. That’s why Amy Sewell, our Director of Digital Solutions, goes to work BEYOND engagement and gets to the heart of conversion.](https://cdn.douglasshaw.com/20180713182536/beyond-digital-engagement-0217.png)
Going Beyond Digital Engagement
An excellent pool of passionate supporters who don’t sign up for email communications, don’t sign advocacy pledges, and aren’t becoming…
![Whether you are looking to improve results on your direct response program or turn a downward spiral around, effective and affordable testing is your organization’s best friend. It can improve how you tell your stories and connect with donors—and can grow fundraising results exponentially.](https://cdn.douglasshaw.com/20180530221446/dont-guess-0216.png)
Don’t Guess—Find Out What Works
Whether you are looking to improve results on your direct response program or turn a downward spiral around, effective and…
![We often hear clients use the words “Summer Slump,” a term they use to describe what can be a difficult time of year to fundraise successfully. With school out, people on vacation, and good weather, donors can be distracted, and supporting your organization’s cause may not always be top of mind. But summer doesn’t have to be a time when you’re barely meeting your budget.](https://cdn.douglasshaw.com/20180319154135/summer-slump-0215.png)
Summer Slump? Try an Integrated Campaign!
We often hear clients use the words “Summer Slump,” a term they use to describe what can be a difficult…
![If it’s been a while since Sally A. Sample sent you a financial gift, don’t assume she’s forgotten about you altogether.
Sally is what you call a lapsed donor, and the potentially quieter summer months ahead of us might be a good time to start figuring out how to get those lapsed donors back. Generally speaking, lapsed donors haven’t made a financial gift of any kind in more than 12 months.](https://cdn.douglasshaw.com/20180329143221/get-donors-back-0215.png)
It’s A Good Time To Get Your Donors Back
If it’s been a while since Sally A. Sample sent you a financial gift, don’t assume she’s forgotten about you…