Data & Analytics Are you taking your first steps toward establishing your 2019 fundraising goals? Your success can likely be found in your data and more importantly, what it might be telling you. It’s easy to get tangled in the weeds when analyzing your data, so we suggest that you start with a high-level look at your results, then ask yourself, “why?” 28 Jan 2019 Ask This Question To Improve Your Fundraising Results Are you taking your first steps toward establishing your 2019 fundraising goals? Your success can likely be found in your… Douglas Shaw & Associates
News Douglas Shaw & Associates has a long history of participating at industry conferences and events across the country. Our goal is to support others who are making a difference in the world, and be readily available to provide inspired fundraising counsel to your organization. 25 Jan 2019 Coming Soon to an Event Near You! Douglas Shaw & Associates has a long history of participating at industry conferences and events across the country. Our goal… Douglas Shaw & Associates
Donor Focused Communication Social network management requires a large amount of content and changes pop up unexpectedly that require a constant adjustment of strategy and tactics. This takes a significant investment of time and staff. But can you really walk away from Facebook? 25 Jan 2019 Navigating Facebook and Fundraising Social network management requires a large amount of content and changes pop up unexpectedly that require a constant adjustment of… Amy Sewell
Donor Focused Communication It can feel like a Holy Grail of sorts, but it’s no legend. A successful monthly donor program is within the grasp of any nonprofit, as long as it is set up properly to avoid several common pitfalls. 25 Jan 2019 Three Monthly Donor Pitfalls . . . and How to Avoid Them It can feel like a Holy Grail of sorts, but it’s no legend. A successful monthly donor program is within… Douglas Shaw & Associates
Ask Wiley, Donor Focused Communication None of us enjoy receiving a negative call from a donor. But there are steps you can take that can prevent you from losing much-needed income. 25 Jan 2019 How do I respond to a donor who says we mail them too much? None of us enjoy receiving a negative call from a donor. But there are steps you can take that can… Wiley Stinnett
Donor Focused Communication As fundraisers, we celebrate the generosity of those who have continued to stand with us, and the new supporters who’ve just trusted us with a first-time gift. In this issue of Donor Focus you’ll find more helpful ways to care for those who stand with you in supporting your mission. 17 Jan 2019 The Latest in Donor Focus As fundraisers, we celebrate the generosity of those who have continued to stand with us, and the new supporters who’ve… Doug Shaw
Coaching Did you know the national average for a director of development’s tenure with a nonprofit is only 18 months? Why would such a critical hire have... 15 Jan 2019 CEO Expectations of a Director of Development Did you know the national average for a director of development’s tenure with a nonprofit is only 18 months? Why… Doug Shaw No Comments
News We’re delighted to announce our partnership with Rise Against Hunger, an international hunger relief organization that distributes food and life-giving aid to the world’s most vulnerable. Serving people in 74 countries, Rise Against Hunger is headquartered in Raleigh, NC. 07 Jan 2019 Welcome Rise Against Hunger! We’re delighted to announce our partnership with Rise Against Hunger, an international hunger relief organization that distributes food and life-giving… Douglas Shaw & Associates