Every Ship Leaks – The Importance of Donor Acquisition
Whether or not your organization is aware—you are in a leaky ship. Watch the latest in our video series on navigating the dangerous waters of donor acquisition.
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Your Potential Donors ARE Online
In the Digital Solutions team at Douglas Shaw & Associates, we’re passionate about all things digital. Not because it’s new—some of us have been working in the digital space for over 20 years—and not because it’s the perfect solution.
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The Hunt for Donor Focused Communication
Donor focused communication begins with understanding with whom you’re communicating and their interests and desires. Instead of meeting donors where they are, these organizations are trying to drive donor and constituent behavior…
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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…
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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.
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Breaking the Rules
When working in ministry (and in particular, ministry fundraising) – there’s one golden rule: keep requests for prayer separate from…
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Donor Acquisition: When the “Widow’s Mite” Hurts Your Ministry
While teaching in the temple, Jesus is addressing the crowd gathered around Him. Some are asking questions to learn from Him, others are…
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The New Face of Facebook for Nonprofits
This week, Facebook unveiled a new set of resources for nonprofits and non-governmental organizations (NGOs), good for both the newbie and…
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Development Office Resolutions: Making 2016 Your Best Fundraising Year
A new year always sparks new optimism, and many of us welcomed 2016 with lofty goals. Eating less and exercising more are generally good things…
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Making 2017 Your Best Fundraising Year Ever
Welcome to 2017! A new year bringing opportunities to do things differently. Even small changes can impact the success of your fundraising…
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