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 prevent you from losing much-needed income.
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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 the grasp of any nonprofit, as long as it is set up properly to avoid several common pitfalls.
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Navigating Facebook and Fundraising
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?
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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 is to support others who are making a difference in the world, and be readily available to provide inspired fundraising counsel to your organization.
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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 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.
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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 would such a critical hire have…
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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 aid to the world’s most vulnerable. Serving people in 74 countries, Rise Against Hunger is headquartered in Raleigh, NC.
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How to Maximize Your Annual Tax Statement Mailing
Before you know it, Christmas will be over for another year and New Year’s resolutions will be made, yet hopefully not broken. For those of us in direct response fundraising, this change of seasons means that it’s time to mail annual tax statements.
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Learning Lessons From This Year—How analyzing your data can bring better results in 2019
As you close the books on 2018, now is the time to review your donor file trends and gather information you need to improve your fundraising in 2019.
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Looking Ahead: Essential Components for Your Digital Donor Welcome Series—Strengthening the connection before you are forgotten
As you look ahead into the new year, it is important that you take a few minutes to review your process for engaging with supporters who have recently entrusted you with their email address.
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