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DMAW The Direct Marketing Association of Washington is the largest regional direct marketing association in the US. We look forward to meeting you!

The majority of DMAW members are end-users, vendors, suppliers, agencies, freelancers, educators, and students located in the Washington metro, Baltimore, and Central Virginia areas. However, we welcome everyone from anywhere in the United States whose field of interest is direct marketing, to join us for learning, sharing, networking, and, of course, making good friends and having fun. As a DMAW Member you will be a part of the foremost direct marketing organization in the area. You’ll receive discounts on all association events. www.twitter.com/thedmaw
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DMAW’s 2027–2028 Board of Directors election is just around the corner! As voting approaches next week, take a moment to...
10/13/2026

DMAW’s 2027–2028 Board of Directors election is just around the corner! As voting approaches next week, take a moment to brush up on the role of an association board and the responsibilities that help guide its leadership, strategy, and long-term success. Stay informed and get ready to cast your vote!

Voting begins October 20 and is open to DMAW members only. Not sure whether your organization is maximizing its membership? Now is a great time to check in with your team and make sure you are ready to make your voice heard.

10/13/2026

Our Fall Member Meet Up brought together DMAW members to connect and strengthen relationships with fellow professionals in the fundraising and marketing community.

From educational opportunities, industry connections, and a community that supports your professional growth, DMAW membership helps you build relationships that extend beyond the event.

Interested in joining DMAW? Explore the benefits of membership and connect with our community here: https://zurl.co/agDdN

Thank you to our exclusive happy hour sponsor, AKwire!

What makes a DMAW webinar different? Expert-led education and perspectives that help nonprofit and fundraising professio...
10/13/2026

What makes a DMAW webinar different? Expert-led education and perspectives that help nonprofit and fundraising professionals work more effectively.

Join us for our next webinar and hear from fundraising leaders at No Kid Hungry and Save the Children as they tackle a question many fundraisers are asking: How do you identify mid-level donors before their defined giving threshold?

Meet the panel:

Moderator
Jennifer Lewis-Garbiso, Senior Advisor, Epsilon

Speakers
Charity Haines, Director, Annual Giving and Stewardship, No Kid Hungry
Chelsea Rominiecki, Senior Director of Mid-Level Supporter Experience, Save the Children
Cynthia Winer, Senior Advisor, Supporter Engagement, Save the Children
Laura Nash, Associate Director of the Mid-Level Giving Program, No Kid Hungry

📅 October 14 | 12–1 PM ET

Register Now:https://zurl.co/mtsdP

Can’t make it live? Register anyway to receive access to the webinar recording.

Thank you to our sponsor, Epsilon!

Over the next few months, follow along with our campaign as we spotlight the creative strategies, innovative campaigns...
10/12/2026

Over the next few months, follow along with our campaign as we spotlight the creative strategies, innovative campaigns, and industry-leading work recognized by the DMAW MAXI Awards!

This , we’re featuring Newport One and their award-winning work with the American Battlefield Trust. The team earned a Gold MAXI Award in the Nonprofit Special Appeals Multi-Channel category for their Pamplin Park Appeal + ReAppeal campaign.

The campaign brought together compelling storytelling, targeted outreach, and a coordinated mix of direct mail, email, SMS, and digital advertising to inspire donor support for preserving the Breakthrough at Petersburg, a significant Civil War site. By combining mission-driven messaging with a strategic, multi-channel approach, the campaign demonstrated the power of connecting donors with a meaningful cause.

Congratulations to Newport One and the American Battlefield Trust on this well-deserved recognition!

This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we encourage our community to go beyond recognition by continuing to learn, listen and amp...
10/12/2026

This Indigenous Peoples’ Day, we encourage our community to go beyond recognition by continuing to learn, listen and amplify Indigenous voices.

As fundraising and marketing professionals, we have an opportunity to elevate Indigenous perspectives, share Indigenous-led resources and create space for stories and experiences that deserve to be heard.

Explore the resource center from Native Americans in Philanthropy here: https://zurl.co/53mu9

Know an Indigenous-led resource we should share? Drop it in the comments.

Acquire. Retain. Grow. Understand.The fundraising journey doesn’t end with the first gift. It’s about creating meaningfu...
10/09/2026

Acquire. Retain. Grow. Understand.

The fundraising journey doesn’t end with the first gift. It’s about creating meaningful relationships, growing donor support, and using what you learn to make smarter decisions about what comes next.

Fundraising Fundamentals 101 brings those pieces together in one day of practical learning for fundraisers looking to strengthen their foundation.

📍 October 28, 2026 | Temple University Center City | Philadelphia, PA

Swipe through the journey → then join DMAW in Philly.

Read more about the event and register here:https://zurl.co/KWyq2

10/09/2026

What a night at YDMAW’s 5th Annual Speed Networking Event!

The group gathered at Dacha B**r Garden for an evening of networking with fellow young industry professionals.

A big thank you to our sponsor, Winning Strategy Group, and everyone who joined us and made the night such a success. We hope you left with a few new connections, fresh ideas, and maybe even a new friend or two!

Want to join events like this in the future? Visit our events page here: https://zurl.co/7Dsfs

Our volunteers are at the heart of DMAW and their willingness to get involved helps shape the future of our organization...
10/08/2026

Our volunteers are at the heart of DMAW and their willingness to get involved helps shape the future of our organization and industry.

Last week, DMAW’s Membership Committee gathered to discuss how we can continue creating meaningful experiences, connections, and opportunities for our members.

Interested in being part of it? Join DMAW and find your place in a community of professionals who are invested in growing together.

Learn more about DMAW membership here: https://zurl.co/ycvIS

Your donors don’t experience your channels separately. Why does your fundraising strategy reflect that?DMAW’s Multi-Chan...
10/07/2026

Your donors don’t experience your channels separately. Why does your fundraising strategy reflect that?

DMAW’s Multi-Channel Innovation Summit is designed to help fundraisers bring together their channels to transform disconnected tactics into a more integrated, audience-first strategy.

This isn’t a traditional conference. It’s one focused day of practical learning built around real-world case studies, tactical deep-dives, interactive discussions, and ideas you can put to work immediately.

You’ll explore how to:

🔹 Connect donor acquisition and retention across channels
🔹 Use data, attribution, and donor behavior to make smarter, more strategic decisions
🔹 Create messaging that seamlessly transitions across multiple touchpoints
🔹 Break down internal silos and build more integrated campaigns
🔹 Navigate emerging technologies, AI, and the changing digital landscape

📅 October 22, 2026 | 8:15 AM–6:30 PM
📍 AGU | Washington, DC

Save your spot today! https://zurl.co/Zo2e5

10/07/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 MAXI Awards!

It was an inspiring day celebrating the minds behind the year's top direct response marketing and fundraising campaigns.

A special congratulations to our Creative MAXI Award winners, who were revealed live at the event! 🎉

Digital Dynamo Award (Creative Digital) - Schultz & Williams
Conservation Society of California – Oakland Zoo: Gift of Membership Campaign

Stamp of Excellence Award (Creative Direct Mail) - ABD Direct
DCCC – Cost of Living

Omni WOW Award (Creative Multi-Channel) - The Harrington Agency
GLAAD Banned Books to Congress Appeal

Congratulations to all of this year’s winners! We’ll be highlighting more of their winning work throughout the month.

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