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Putting People at the Center of Personalization

At Mal Warwick Donordigital we advocate for a more holistic approach to personalization — one that honors the intersectionality of our supporters. That means going further than using someone’s first name or calling out their donor status.  …

Do You Have a Great Legacy Proposition?

What Makes A Great Legacy Proposition – Benchmarked Across 20 Charities…

Wealth Insights and Legacies Webinar with Tracy Malloy-Curtis

Join MWD's very own Tracy Malloy-Curtis for this can't-miss webinar.…

Accessibility in Fundraising: Broadening Your Reach for a More Just World 

Accessibility in fundraising and marketing goes beyond the considerations of ethics and inclusivity; it's about ensuring that your mission and resources are available and welcoming to all.…

Your Guide to Gmail and Yahoo's Inbox Requirements

Gmail and Yahoo are rolling out changes that will impact the way email fundraisers send messages. Are you ready?…

A Picture is Worth 1,000 Words — The Ethical Use of Imagery in Fundraising

The images and visuals you choose to tell your organization's story matter.…

An introduction to Ethical Creative — and why your organization needs to be talking about it! 

Honor your community, connect more deeply with your donors, and improve your fundraising results - welcome to Ethical Creative.…

Celebrating Employee Ownership Month at Mal Warwick Donordigital    

Our commitment to employee ownership is at the heart of our values and operations. …

Celebrating our 2023 Summer Intern

Mal Warwick Donordigital is excited to feature the voice of our summer intern, Angel Lopez.…

There is Math

Economics for the forward-optimizing fundraiser…

Conference session: How Ethical Creative is Changing Fundraising Best Practices

Join us at the Minnesota Council of Nonprofit’s 2023 Fundraising Conference.…

Three Reasons You Should be Planning Your Digital Year-End Campaign in July

Don't wait to create your digital year-end strategy.…

Are you future proofing your planned giving program?  

Whether you’re just gaining some traction, or are happily swimming in bequest revenue from your loyal donors, you need to look to the future.…

MWD Announces Change in Executive Team

Congratulations to Christine Shilosky on her new role as COO at Mal Warwick Donordigital.…

Make-a-Will Month: The Giving Tuesday of Planned Giving

Make-a-Will Month is a prime time to promote gifts in wills and other legacy giving for your organization!  …

Everything’s an emergency – Is crisis fundraising the new norm?

Are donors abandoning annual giving campaigns in favor of crisis communications?…

Meeting Donors Where They Are: Ask String Edition

One of the most tried and true ways to raise response rate is by lowering the ask array - but how low should you go?…

Is it time to unfriend Facebook?

Are you disappointed with your Facebook advertising performance? Have you asked yourself, “Is it time to unfriend Facebook ads?” You’re not alone.…

AI: Friend or Foe of the Non-profit Fundraiser?

Why refusing to accept AI could be a huge mistake for non-profits and the people they serve.…

Get Out of Your Silo: Why You Should Integrate Legacy Touchpoints Across the Donor Journey

Legacy giving must be embedded as part of every donor experience, every marketing channel, and every fundraising area.…

The Undead Open Rate: Mal Warwick Donordigital reflects one-year post MPP

As we enter a season filled with ghosts and ghouls, we’re raising another equally infamous entity from its crypt: open rates, and it seems they may be back from the dead!…

Why didn't I think of that? A Practical Approach to the Creative Process

A five-step guide to inspiring new creative ideas…

CELEBRATING OUR FIRST SUMMER INTERNSHIP AT MAL WARWICK DONORDIGITAL

MWD is celebrating the “back to school” season by featuring the voice of our summer intern, Jordan Leathers.…

Top five testing mistakes and how to avoid them

At Mal Warwick Donordigital, we love testing! However, we often see tests that are set up incorrectly or analyzed in the wrong way. This can lead to the wrong conclusion from a test, resulting in strategy changes that can hurt a program’s performance. So how can you avoid making mistakes in you…

Fundraising in uncertain times, here’s what we know

If your program is experiencing reduced revenue in 2022, you are not alone. MWD experts have outlined some thoughts and recommendations to keep your program strong and effective.…

How to Build Audiences that are Truly Rooted in Race, Equity, and Social Justice

Nonprofit direct response outreach has a diversity problem … and not enough of us are talking about it. Mal Warwick Donordigital (MWD) is an active participant in the effort to diversify nonprofit direct response donor audiences. In support of that, we’re providing this grounding document that o…

Who should get that letter anyway?

Rising paper and postage costs are here to stay. So what better time than now to assess who to include in your next mailing?…

What Cats Can Teach Us About Email Marketing From guest author Lara Dyan Fornal, Student Conservation Association

From immaculate list hygiene to catering to the most discerning of preferences, our feline friends have so much to teach us about email marketing.…

9 WAYS TO FIGHT FOR ABORTION RIGHT NOW

It is impossible to understate the importance of this moment, and we’ll certainly need all hands on deck to continue the fight for our constitutional rights to bodily autonomy.…

Managing Rising Paper Costs Like a Boss

Paper costs are increasing substantially. Thankfully we have a few tricks up our sleeves to help minimize rising costs.…

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