Douglas Shaw & Assoc

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We’re here at the #CitygateNetwork Conference—Booth #500 in the Exhibit Hall. Stop by and say hi! Our staff takes the 1 John 4:21 command to love God and love people seriously, so we’re ready to help your nonprofit make a more effective impact, starting today.

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The donor landscape is changing. Is your storytelling keeping up?

Join Robert Johnson & Patrick Doty at the #CitygateNetwork Conference in Grand Rapids, MI for “Cross-Cultural Storytelling”—Wed., June 10, 9:15 a.m. Don't miss it!

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Powerful stories in fundraising can also be dangerous, and it’s up to you to tell them carefully and conscientiously. We’ve got you covered. Here’s how to strike a balance with your stories while protecting humanity in the process: https://t.co/fbDpzM6cm1

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We’ll be at the Virtuous User Summit May 27-29 and we want to see you! Let’s have a conversation that will help move your mission forward. #virtuouscrm

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When you neglect data hygiene, donors notice. Keeping it clean is vital to earning and keeping donor trust. This latest blog post explains how “minor” errors can have major consequences for your bottom line: https://t.co/gZZeO7IfP0

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The “Quick Tips” in our 2026 #DonorExperienceScorecard is your go-to for #fundraising strategies to incorporate immediately. A reminder of how to improve #donorcommunications, these Quick Tips point you in the right direction. Get it at https://t.co/90mIlJsAMq!

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A simple “thank you” can drive ~7% of revenue. But it also determines whether a donor feels valued . . . or overlooked. Many orgs are missing the relationship and the revenue. Read more from our COO 👇
https://t.co/pWgGoweexI

#DonorExperience #Fundraising

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Machines replacing humans? You hear about it all the time. But it’s a balance. Human beings are uniquely well-suited when it comes to building donor relationships. Read how to leverage tech that builds trust rather than eroding it at: https://t.co/bcu2emKB3A

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Our 2026 Scorecard’s insights serve as a roadmap for your mission’s growth and success. Don’t miss what matters. Gain trust with your donors through the details and build a firmer, more sustainable foundation for your mission: https://t.co/f60jFKnqLU #nonprofit #fundraising

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When a potential donor is about to click “Give Now,” your donation page becomes the most important touchpoint your organization has. The key? Building trust and reducing donor friction. Details here: https://t.co/EzzspTXupO

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Simplifying a #fundraising #strategy is one thing—but completely eliminating channels of communication can cost your nonprofit. But it’s not too late to reverse course! Download our 2026 Donor Experience Scorecard to start working toward a solution: https://t.co/ou1E85RjbJ

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We’re getting ready for CLA’s Outcomes Conference in Dallas, 4/28-30, and we can’t wait to see you. Stop by our booth in the Grand Foyer, connect with our team, and get your free t-shirt! We’re excited to talk strategy, faith, and all things fundraising with you!

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Discover the most eye-catching, donor-engaging, out-of-the-box ideas we encountered after evaluating thousands of communications for our 2026 study. Get the brand-new Donor Experience Scorecard now: https://t.co/yM4Iau0TZZ #donorstrategy #fundraising

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Your calling is too important to neglect the latest research. Discover how to engage, welcome, and steward your online donors so they’ll support your mission well into the future. Get your 2026 Donor Experience Scorecard now! https://t.co/aXQWIQso2x #fundraising #nonprofit

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Discover how online giving is doing in the faith sector—what’s working, what’s not, and more. Amy Sewell and Danielle Rice are ready to inspire, equip, and empower you to grow generosity in the digital age!

📅 CLA Outcomes Conference, Wed. 4/29, 4 p.m., Developers Room.

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Look closely at what’s resonating with donors across direct response strategies, and you’ll find which variables made the biggest impact. Attend the Test, Learn & Grow: Direct Response Case Studies workshop at the CLA Outcomes Conf.: 🕥 10:30 a.m., Wed. 4/29, in the Houston Room!

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What steps can you take to actually change a toxic culture? Join CEO Douglas K. Shaw at the 2026 Outcomes Conference by CLA for real-world insights about creating an environment that will help your people flourish. 📅 Tuesday, April 28, 10:30 a.m., Innovation Room

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The 2026 Donor Experience Scorecard shares benchmarks from 140+ nonprofits—donation-page trust builders, receipting, welcome series, and more. Get it as soon as it’s released: https://t.co/TEMsZ8yFj2

#DonorExperience #DonorRetention #NonprofitFundraising #FundraisingStrategy

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It began as an awkward silence between a man and a ministry in a small village in India—and turned into a strategic and valuable leadership lesson. This is why you’ve got to be clear with your donors: https://t.co/rDADSxQzB8

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Our new Donor Experience Scorecard is a practical way to assess how your org is showing up for supporters in 2026. Use it to shape the donor experience and see how your nonprofit measures up. Sign up to get your copy when it’s released: https://t.co/rdAzMAtfnh