Emerging Leaders

The Experts (and ChatGPT) on Technology Trends, Algorithms, and AI: Part 3

By Sarah Birnie, Vice President of Analytics at Avalon Consulting As we wrapped up our AI interview, I asked experts to share any “AI fails” they’ve

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The Experts (and ChatGPT) on Technology Trends, Algorithms, and AI: Part 2

The Experts (and ChatGPT) on Technology Trends, Algorithms, and AI: Part 2 By Sarah Birnie, Vice President of Analytics at Avalon Consulting In Part 1 of this

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Beyond the Mailbox

Redefining Success in Multi-Touchpoint Fundraising Landscape by Bruce Hammer, Path2Response For seasoned nonprofit marketers, the landscape of direct mail has irrevocably shifted. Today, a dynamic ecosystem of fundraising

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Data-Driven Mid-Level Programs Thrive

By Jeff Muller, Crossroads Insights LLC At a time when the percent of U.S. households giving to charity continues to decrease dramatically—less than half give now as

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Is It Time to Change Fundraising Appliances?

by Sarah Harris, Account Director, The Harrington Agency It’s time to move away from the same old funnel and curated linear journeys. Instead, create an environment where

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DMFA Condemns All Acts of Bigotry Violence and Hatred

The DMFA is deeply saddened by the surge of anti-Semitic, anti-Muslim, and anti-Arab violence rising in New York and across the country. We support and stand

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To Brand or Not to Brand, That is the Question

By Jeff Muller, Crossroads Insights LLC Behavioral science makes clear that, by nature, humans seek connection and belonging. This primal need sits at the core of how

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Empowering Diversity and Inclusion: DMFA’s New Accessibility Tool

  At the Direct Marketing Fundraisers Association (DMFA), we work to ensure everyone has equal access to career growth and learning opportunities, regardless of age, race, gender,

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Mid-Level Success Requires Multi-Faceted Relationship Building

By Jeff Muller, Crossroads Insights LLC Bridging between low-dollar annual and major giving—and being a key feeder for planned giving—mid-level programs play an essential role in the

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