Donor Focused Communication 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. 19 Mar 2018 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… Douglas Shaw & Associates No Comments
Donor Focused Communication In this issue of Donor Focus we will be considering why this is exactly the right time of year to be finalizing your summer fundraising strategies . . . while you still have time 19 Mar 2018 Inside this issue: How to Grow Your Summer Fundraising In this issue of Donor Focus we will be considering why this is exactly the right time of year to… Doug Shaw No Comments
Donor Focused Communication Rarely do our passionate pursuits align with our professional ones. If you happened to have discovered this elusive secret, count yourself among... 23 Nov 2016 Taking Time Out: The Power of Effective Time Management for Fundraising Rarely do our passionate pursuits align with our professional ones. If you happened to have discovered this elusive secret, count… Doug Shaw
Direct Response Fundraising 2016 Value Proposition Index Study just released by Douglas Shaw & Associates and NextAfter answers this age-old question through qualitative and... 09 Aug 2016 Answering the Eternal Question: Why? 2016 Value Proposition Index Study just released by Douglas Shaw & Associates and NextAfter answers this age-old question through qualitative… Douglas Shaw & Associates
Direct Response Fundraising Many nonprofits don’t clearly define their value proposition in interactions with potential donors – which negatively impacts donations and donor relationships. 08 Aug 2016 Value Propositions in Fundraising: New Study Shows Nonprofit Organizations Can Fall Short in Making the Case to Donate Many nonprofits don’t clearly define their value proposition in interactions with potential donors – which negatively impacts donations and donor… Douglas Shaw & Associates
Donor Focused Communication 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... 08 Dec 2015 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… Douglas Shaw & Associates
Direct Response Fundraising Social media in the nonprofit world has been steadily growing, and viral campaigns like the infamous Ice Bucket Challenge have yielded tremendous... 26 Aug 2015 Nonprofits and Social Media–Strategy by the Numbers Social media in the nonprofit world has been steadily growing, and viral campaigns like the infamous Ice Bucket Challenge have… Douglas Shaw & Associates No Comments
Direct Response Fundraising That’s right; some of the oldest and largest nonprofits in the world are joined by some of the newest and smallest organizations in this seductive activity! 08 Feb 2015 Jumping to Conclusions is a Great Thing to do! That’s right; some of the oldest and largest nonprofits in the world are joined by some of the newest and… Doug Shaw No Comments
Direct Response Fundraising I’m a huge fan of all things food related. One of my favorites is the always irreverent Gordon Ramsay and his Kitchen Nightmares. That’s where... 25 Jan 2015 The Paralyzing Effect of Choice I’m a huge fan of all things food related. One of my favorites is the always irreverent Gordon Ramsay and… Douglas Shaw & Associates No Comments
Direct Response Fundraising Do you struggle with Shiny Object Syndrome (S-O-S)? You know what I mean. You go to the store with a distinct list of things you need and you... 11 Jan 2015 The Cure for Shiny Object Syndrome Do you struggle with Shiny Object Syndrome (S-O-S)? You know what I mean. You go to the store with a… Douglas Shaw & Associates No Comments