Make Waves on the Air
Every ministry needs to meet new people who will encounter the impact of their mission and catch a vision to start giving. There are many opportunities…
Giving Thanks
At this special time of year, we give thanks for the gifts we’re given and the people in our lives. We at Douglas Shaw & Associates asked our…
The NCDC Conference
This week, Douglas Shaw & Associates is presenting at the National Catholic Development Conference in Washington DC. We partnered with…
Live the Give: Adam Petraglia
When you’re a kid with cancer, it’s hard to be treated as a kid and enjoy all the normal activities that an 11-year-old should be doing. At camp, it created that normal atmosphere that was so important.
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 and…
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 relationships.
Live the Give: Robert Johnson
In 2014, on a trip to Chad, I met missionaries working on a literacy project in the Sahara desert. These kids were the first generation to have…
Saying “thank you” to donors is necessary (and profitable!)
There’s a great Wallace Shawn (Vizzini) line from the classic movie, The Princess Bride, that comes to mind when I hear the annual poll results…
Breaking the Rules
When working in ministry (and in particular, ministry fundraising) – there’s one golden rule: keep requests for prayer separate from…
CARE Australia Taps Douglas Shaw & Associates for Digital Services
“We’re delighted to be working with CARE Australia and supporting their mission,” said Doug Shaw, Chairman and CEO of Douglas Shaw & Associates…
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