Douglas Shaw & Assoc

Individually, digital giving improvements may seem insignificant. Across thousands of #donor interactions, small gains add up to significant growth. Learn more today—download your “Digital Giving in the Faith Sector” report: bit.ly/4jmvOP2

Imagine the impact made through 32 years of service to our clients. The number of meals served, addictions overcome, Bibles distributed, relationships healed, lives restored, diseases healed. Thank you for trusting us to tell your stories and grow your impact!

Graham Shaw grew up knowing the importance of his father’s true calling in life. As we get ready to celebrate 32 years of service in #nonprofit #fundraising, Graham shares his heart for this work—and for his dad—and why his profession is also personal.

Never has something been SO hard to win and yet SO easy to lose in the #nonprofit realm. It can require years—even decades—to establish . . . but it only takes one hint of malfeasance for it to vanish. What is “it”? Find out: bit.ly/486M13Q

Most online giving to ministries now happens via mobile—which makes every second, and every tap, strategic. Download our “Digital Giving in the Faith Sector” report now to optimize this digital giving option for your donors! bit.ly/4ykFcpY

This #DAFDay, help turn charitable dollars into hot meals, educational opportunities, lifesaving research, or other causes close to your heart. Have a donor-advised fund? Log in and recommend a grant to a nonprofit you care about today. Your generosity can help change lives!

We love celebrating our clients’ success and were blessed to recognize The Rescue Mission in Fort Wayne, IN for their amazing donor file growth, up 54% year over year! Thank you for your trust and partnership as we enter into the upcoming Holiday Season! #Nonprofit #Fundraising

When your #fundraising results begin to decline, you may be tempted to blame the most recent appeal. But often, the real problem started long before. Need a turnaround? Read “From Decline to Growth”: bit.ly/4yfJznn

Every #fundraiser has ideas about what *might* improve results. But how do you know what’s actually worth pursuing? You test it. One recent test we did increased lapsed donor reactivation rate by 571%: bit.ly/4AeO17f

Only 1 in 5 new donors makes a second gift. That’s a *lot* of donors (and income) left on the table! Get your “First 30 Days Toolkit” now to build a stronger donor experience from day one: bit.ly/4xyYXLb

We’re on our way to the Citygate District Conferences. Let’s connect! 📆 Great Lakes: Sept 16-18 @ Schaumburg, IL – Join us for our workshop on Friday morning. Evergreen: Sept 22-24 @ Coeur d’Alene, ID Rawhide: Sept 23-25 @ Fort Worth, TX Deep South: Sept 28-30 @ Atlanta, GA

Here at Douglas Shaw & Associates, we measure excellence grounded in one truth: Behind every dollar raised is a person. Read the insightful interview with Graham Shaw, COO, and then comment: How does your organization measure excellence? bit.ly/4gAHCvb

Join Douglas Shaw & Associates’ Mindy Sherfy and Kathy Coady of Hope Ministries for their “Building the Bridge from One-Time Donor to Lifetime Supporter” workshop at the Barnabas Foundation Annual Conference in Chicago.   📆 Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 10:30 am

You spent time, money, and effort winning a new #donor. Then what? Don’t let your hardest-earned donors be one-time donors. Read our newest post now to discover why the first 30 days spent welcoming a new donor are too strategic to ignore: bit.ly/4zSEyC2

In his latest blog, Doug challenges us to think differently about fundraising: serving donors well isn’t separate from your mission. It’s part of it: bit.ly/4x3JHVn

#Fundraisers debate channels. #Donors don’t. We’re busy comparing direct mail, digital, and phone calls. Donors are asking a much simpler question . . . bit.ly/46sEE5V

A lesson in #fundraising from—“Guardians of the Galaxy”? You bet. Between #DonorAcquisition and donor attrition, you’ve got to work smarter, not harder. Let us show you how: bit.ly/4d703VY

Year-end #fundraising success is rarely created in the final week of December. It’s built months earlier. “50 Tips to Elevate Your Year-End Giving” is your go-to for developing intentional year-end strategies and preparing your team for the #EOY rush: bit.ly/4gprMlN

A magic wand won’t give you a successful year-end strategy for your #nonprofit—but early planning will put your organization on the right track: bit.ly/4xTAJuP Download the new resource now, and don’t wait until November to dive in!

There’s a huge difference between a #fundraising partner who’s helping you plan the next campaign and the one helping you understand the bigger picture. bit.ly/3S0bWG8