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Doug Shaw

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Direct Response Fundraising, Donor Focus September 2023, Donor Focused Communication
In trying to summon an image to represent our theme for this issue of Donor Focus, I found myself drawn to Auguste Rodin’s sculpture The Thinker. It’s such a familiar piece, yet few of us know the struggles Rodin encountered in presenting his work to the public.
In trying to summon an image to represent our theme for this issue of Donor Focus, I found myself drawn to Auguste Rodin’s sculpture The Thinker. It’s such a familiar piece, yet few of us know the struggles Rodin encountered in presenting his work to the public.
25 Sep 2023

What to Think of Artificial Intelligence and Its Impact on Fundraising . . .

In trying to summon an image to represent our theme for this issue of Donor Focus, I found myself drawn…
Direct Response Fundraising, Donor Focus 2023 June, Donor Focused Communication
I’m pretty certain most people have heard the old joke about the guy who buys a chainsaw from the hardware store and returns two days later, covered in sweat. He tells the guy behind the counter, “I can’t cut down trees with this! It’ll take a week just to cut one tree.”
I’m pretty certain most people have heard the old joke about the guy who buys a chainsaw from the hardware store and returns two days later, covered in sweat. He tells the guy behind the counter, “I can’t cut down trees with this! It’ll take a week just to cut one tree.”
30 May 2023

One Person’s Standard Practice is Total Innovation to Another

I’m pretty certain most people have heard the old joke about the guy who buys a chainsaw from the hardware…
Direct Response Fundraising, Donor Focus 2023 February, Donor Focus December 2022, Donor Focused Communication
Many organizations are experiencing lower giving in 2022 than at any time in the past three years. Almost everyone we talk to is experiencing lower results this year, and they want to know “Why is giving down?”
Many organizations are experiencing lower giving in 2022 than at any time in the past three years. Almost everyone we talk to is experiencing lower results this year, and they want to know “Why is giving down?”
07 Feb 2023

Inside the Issue: Is Your Giving Down This Year?

Many organizations are experiencing lower giving in 2022 than at any time in the past three years. Almost everyone we…