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SUMMARY:2026 Meals on Wheels Conference & Expo
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US \nFebruary 15-18\, 2026 \nWe are excited to be attending the Meals on Wheels Annual Conference & Expo! This incredible event provides a unique opportunity to connect with one another\, enrich yourselves professionally\, and gain actionable insights and skills that will not only advance and support your organizations but also increase your community impact. Since 1974\, Meals on Wheels America has been bringing together leaders for an annual gathering like no other. Don’t miss out!
URL:https://www.lautmandc.com/event/https-mowa2026-eventscribe-net/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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SUMMARY:2025 MAXI Awards Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US\n\nOctober 3\, 2025 \nThe 2025 MAXI Awards are back\, bringing an afternoon of inspiration and celebration. Hosted by DMAW\, this premier annual event honors the best in direct marketing. New this year\, attendees will experience live voting during the luncheon for three exciting new Creative Awards. \nThe event will highlight the vision\, talent\, and results behind the industry’s most effective campaigns\, including the debut of the Digital Dynamo\, Stamp of Excellence\, and Omni WOW Awards. \nWe can’t wait to see you there!
URL:https://www.lautmandc.com/event/2024-maxi-awards-ceremony/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC
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SUMMARY:2025 Bridge Conference
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US \nWednesday\, July 30\, 2025\n10:00 AM – 4:00 PM \nCopywriting Clinic for Direct Response Fundraisers\nGreat fundraising copy is both an art and a science. In this pre-conference workshop\, you’ll learn to craft\, edit\, and direct winning copy. We’ll cover successful on and offline copy elements\, effective review and editing\, and ethical guidelines. Small groups will practice real-time editing. We’ll also focus on specialized copy for renewals\, planned giving\, monthly giving\, and capital campaigns. The second part of the day will focus on collaborating with fundraising partners\, including working with copywriters and improving nonprofit-agency relationships. Gain skills to immediately boost your direct-response fundraising effectiveness. \n\nLearning Objectives \n\nUnderstand what makes strong fundraising copy for both on and offline direct response efforts and how to review and edit copy successfully.\nDiscern how to craft messages for different types of fundraising appeals including renewals\, planned giving\, capital campaigns\, and monthly giving.\nDiscover how to work effectively with copywriters\, agencies\, and organizations to craft winning fundraising copy together.\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nAmy Sukol\, CFRE\nPrincipal\nLautman Maska Neill & Co. \n\nRayna Clarke\nSenior Account Manager\nLautman Maska Neill & Co. \nVicki Viera\nVice President\nLautman Maska Neill & Co. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThursday\, July 31\, 2025\n11:35 AM – 12:35 PM \nReady When It Counts: Optimizing your Program to Maximize Big Moments\nIs your direct response program ready to seize the moment when a fundraising opportunity strikes? In this session\, you’ll hear from the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on how they proactively optimized their direct response acquisition program to improve efficiency\, cost to acquire\, and overall file performance before a big moment hit. By having a nimble and thoughtful program in place\, they were able to capture the full potential of a surge moment. You’ll learn proven techniques to evaluate and strengthen your own acquisition program\, strategically reduce costs without hurting performance\, and re-focus resources to drive rapid decision-making. Our goal is to provide attendees with tactics for looking at their program with fresh eyes to improve performance at any time\, so they can be ready to maximize their next big fundraising opportunity. \n\nLearning Objectives \n\nIdentify key areas to evaluate and optimize to reduce costs while maintaining or improving performance\nApply proven tactics to refine creative\, audience\, and process with fresh eyes to maximize their ROI\nDevelop a proactive strategy to prepare their program for big fundraising moments\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nAngela Nothdurft\nAccount Director\nLautman Maska Neill & Co. \n\nMadeleine Durante\nAssociate Director\, Donor Acquisition & Reinstatement\nAmerican Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThursday\, July 31\, 2025\n2:30 – 3:30 PM \nEmail Deliverability: How to Avoid Landing in the Junk Folder and Rebuild If You Do!\nGet a front-row seat to Reading Is Fundamental’s experience in Gmail’s junk folder. Take a look at what data was used to discover the deliverability problem\, the negative impact on revenue\, and marketing efforts. Watch as RIF unites to implement an inter-departmental AND inter-agency reputation rebuilding strategy to rebuild trust with email service providers across the board\, re-activate their email file with engaging email content\, and find the inbox again\, stronger than before! \n\nLearning Objectives \n\nLearn how to get key stakeholders at your organization to take deliverability & digital reputation seriously.\nDevelop and implement a complicated\, segmented email strategy designed to increase digital reputation and keep you out of the junk folder.\nGet ideas for evergreen email engagement content that will increase opens and clicks to help build (or re-build) your org’s email reputation.\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nLindsey Twombly\nDigital Production Director\nLautman Maska Neill & Co. \n\nLaura Rahman\nVice President\, Individual Giving\nReading Is Fundamental (RIF) \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThursday\, July 31\, 2025\n2:30 – 3:30 PM \n\nFriday\, August 1\, 2025\n9:10 – 10:10 AM \n\nTroubleshooting a Crisis in Direct Mail Production\nIt’s 8:45 AM. You’ve just settled in with your coffee and a full to-do list when the call comes in: Something has gone sideways in your direct mail production schedule\, and your attention is urgently needed. Sound familiar? \nCrises in direct mail production are never fun\, but how you troubleshoot can make or break the success of your campaign. Whether you’re a client or a production partner\, navigating these unexpected twists requires quick thinking\, clear communication\, and a solid toolkit of real-world experience. \nIn this interactive session\, industry pros Christiana Trenum and Cindy Barham will walk you through three real-life crisis scenarios drawn from years in the trenches. They’ll share lessons learned\, practical vocabulary to use with printers and mailshops\, and insider tips to help you identify the right solutions fast. You’ll also participate in a hands-on troubleshooting activity to apply what you’ve learned and crowdsource ideas from fellow attendees. \nWalk away with new skills\, a stronger troubleshooting mindset\, and the confidence to keep your campaigns on track no matter what curveballs come your way. \n\nLearning Objectives \n\nStrengthen communication techniques to facilitate fast\, effective issue resolution\nAnalyze real-world direct mail crisis scenarios\, and apply key takeaways to your own work\nLearn essential terminology for navigating production\, printing\, and postal challenges in both standard and complex mail formats\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nMike DeFlavia\nVice President\nLautman Maska Neill & Company \n\nChristiana Trenum\nDirector\, Business Development\nPlanet Direct \nCindy Barham\nVice President\, Client Services\nRWT Production \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, July 31\, 2025\n4:10 – 5:10 PM \n30 Wow! Ideas\nFeeling like you’ve seen it all when it comes to fundraising? Think there are no new ideas left? Think again! In this fast-paced\, high-energy session\, three industry veterans from independent fundraising agencies are back with a fresh edition on a fan-favorite format. With decades of experience between them\, they’ve reviewed countless fundraising emails\, direct mail campaigns\, online ads\, text messages\, phone scripts\, and street canvassing efforts. \nThis time\, they’ll unveil 30 new and impressive campaigns from the past few years that will inspire and energize your next fundraising efforts. These three “friendly competitors” and lifelong friends are a reminder of the incredible community that makes fundraising so rewarding. Don’t miss this dynamic\, uplifting session! \n\nLearning Objectives \n\nHow to apply fresh\, innovative ideas to revitalize their fundraising strategies across multiple channels.\nKey insights from experienced professionals on what makes recent fundraising campaigns successful.\nHow collaboration and creativity within the fundraising community can inspire new approaches to donor engagement.\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nTiffany Neill\, CFRE (she/her/hers)\nPartner and Owner\nLautman Maska Neill & Co. \n\nAllison Porter\nPresident\nAvalon Consulting \n\nMwosi Swenson (she/her/hers)\nPresident & CEO\nMal Warwick Donordigital \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, July 31\, 2025\n4:10 – 5:10 PM \nGrow Your Gains: Keys to Retaining a Typical One-and-Done Donor\n\n\n\n\n\nHow do you keep recently-converted prospects who came to your nonprofit through sweepstakes\, contests\, premium offers or emergencies engaged and coming back for more? \nJoin us as we take you through a behind the scenes tour with insight into our strategy\, what the data shows\, and how we continue to grow campaigns like these. \nIn this session\, you will hear first-hand how we turned a sweepstakes offer into 20\,000 new donors\, the communication plan we built to keep these names engaged\, and most importantly turned them into repeat donors. \nYou will also learn how HRC uses premiums to acquire monthly donors at a low amount and how through regular upgrades ask through Email and SMS continue to increase the long-term value of these donors. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives \n\nBy attending this session\, participants will learn what drives the types of donors that respond to special campaigns (sweepstakes\, contests\, premiums\, emergencies\, etc.) and how to get them to give again.\nBy attending this session\, participants will learn how to build a communication plan that keeps these donors engaged.\nBy attending this session\, participants will learn other tips and tricks to engage any kind of 1 and done donor.\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nSean Wagman\nDigital Account Manager\nLautman Maska Neill & Co. \n\nLori Held\nSenior Director\, Annual Fund\nNational Park Foundation \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.lautmandc.com/event/2025-bridge-conference/
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SUMMARY:AFP Fundraising Day in New York
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US \nFriday\, June 13\, 2025 \nFundraising Day in New York stands as the largest one-day conference focused on philanthropy. Attendees will engage in a diverse range of sessions\, exploring everything from current trends to emerging strategies in fundraising. Led by renowned leaders and seasoned experts in the field\, these sessions offer valuable insights and opportunities to forge impactful connections. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n  \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.lautmandc.com/event/afp-fundraising-day-in-new-york-2/
LOCATION:New York\, NY
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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SUMMARY:2024 Meals on Wheels Annual Conference & Expo
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US \nAugust 12-25\, 2024 \nWe are excited to be attending the Meals on Wheels Annual Conference & Expo! This incredible event provides a unique opportunity to connect with one another\, enrich yourselves professionally\, and gain actionable insights and skills that will not only advance and support your organizations but also increase your community impact. Since 1974\, Meals on Wheels America has been bringing together leaders for an annual gathering like no other. Don’t miss out!
URL:https://www.lautmandc.com/event/2024-meals-on-wheels-annual-conference-expo/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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SUMMARY:2024 Bridge to Integrated and Marketing Conference
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US \nWednesday\, July 31\, 2024\n10:00 AM – 4:00 PM \nCopywriting Clinic for Direct Response Fundraisers\nGreat fundraising copy is both an art and a science. In this pre-conference workshop\, you’ll learn to craft\, edit\, and direct winning copy. We’ll cover successful on and offline copy elements\, effective review and editing\, and ethical guidelines. Small groups will practice real-time editing. We’ll also focus on specialized copy for renewals\, planned giving\, monthly giving\, and capital campaigns. The second part of the day will focus on collaborating with fundraising partners\, including working with copywriters and improving nonprofit-agency relationships. Gain skills to immediately boost your direct-response fundraising effectiveness. \n\nLearning Objectives \n\nUnderstand what makes strong fundraising copy for both on and offline direct response efforts and how to review and edit copy successfully.\nDiscern how to craft messages for different types of fundraising appeals including renewals\, planned giving\, capital campaigns\, and monthly giving.\nDiscover how to work effectively with copywriters\, agencies\, and organizations to craft winning fundraising copy together.\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nAmy Sukol\, CFRE\nPrincipal\nLautman Maska Neill & Co. \n\nRayna Clarke\nSenior Account Manager\nLautman Maska Neill & Co. \nVicki Viera\nVice President\nLautman Maska Neill & Co. \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n  \nWednesday\, July 31\, 2024\n10:45 – 11:20 AM \nThe Power and the Pitfalls of a Sweepstakes\n\n\n\n\n\nWant to create a new revenue stream? Join us to explore the power and pitfalls of fundraising sweepstakes. Learn from the National Park Foundation’s successful Explore More Sweepstakes\, launched in partnership with Subaru of America. This 2-month campaign raised over $1.5 million and attracted 18\,000 new donors through digital and direct mail efforts. We’ll focus on the digital tactics\, such as email and ads\, that drove success. \nEven without a car to offer\, you can build your own sweepstakes campaign. We’ll cover planning\, scalable budgeting\, marketing strategies\, and lessons learned. Finally\, we’ll discuss engaging your new donors long-term. As data enthusiasts\, we’ll share insights from our numbers\, highlighting successes and pitfalls. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearning Objectives \n\nPlan and launch their first sweepstakes\, covering budgeting\, legal considerations\, audience selection\, data tracking\, and donor service.\nBuild a marketing plan to reach new donors and engage non-responders using email\, digital ads\, and their website.\nDefine a communication plan for new donors\, including building and managing a responsive sweepstakes list to create a new revenue stream.\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nSean Wagman\nDigital Account Manager\nLautman Maska Neill & Co. \n\nMo Gallo (she/her/hers)\nAssociate Director\, Digital Engagement\nNational Park Foundation \nJonathon Skavroneck (he/him/his)\nStrategy Director\nChong + Koster \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nWednesday\, July 31\, 2024\n1:30 – 2:05 PM \n1 Digital Audit + 4 eCRM Demonstrations + 2 Years = An Amazing Migration\nIn this session\, give a front-row seat to the before\, during\, and after of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation’s eCRM (email/fundraising platform)migration. Feel the pain of their disconnected systems before migrating; admire their project management prowess as they explore\, interview and onboard their new email and fundraising platform. And\, most importantly\, fall in love with the successes and stats in the two years on their new eCRM. \n\nLearning Objectives \n\nRecognize that small/medium non-profits deserve integrate digital fundraising and email tools and that those tools are available to everyone!\nCreate compelling arguments and advocate for their non-profit to explore new email and fundraising digital platforms to improve their digital programs.\nDevelop a complete action plan and act as project manager for their organization’s digital platform migration.\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nLindsey Twombly\nDigital Account Director\nLautman Maska Neill & Co. \n\nSara Hogan\nSenior Development Manager\nMarine Corps Heritage Foundation \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nThursday\, August 1\, 2024\n8:45 – 9:45 AM \nExpect the Unexpected: How to Prepare for Emergency Response Fundraising\nFans of Big Brother know Julie Chen Moonves’ catchphrase\, “expect the unexpected\,” which is crucial for emergency response fundraising. When disaster strikes\, getting your message to donors quickly is vital to raise money and stay ahead of others. Success hinges on preparation (response plans)\, communication (internal and external)\, and evolution (learning from each emergency). In this session\, you’ll hear from Doctors Without Borders and another nonprofit about their emergency fundraising strategies\, including the tactics used during the crisis and post-crisis efforts to sustain success. \n\nLearning Objectives \n\nHow best to prepare for emergencies before they happen\, and what plans could be put in place to help jump into action as quickly as possible.\nAbout the tools and resources\, along with ideas and techniques\, that will help execute and implement an emergency response plan.\nAbout the strategy and creative that is most effective during an emergency response situation\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nBryan Evangelista (he/him/his)\nExecutive Vice President\nLautman Maska Neill & Co. \n\nGemma Smart\nSenior Marketing Manager\, Direct Mail\nDoctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) \n\n  \n\n\n\n\n  \nFriday\, August 2\, 2024\n11:30 AM – 12:30 PM \n30 Ideas That WOWed Us!\nAre you feeling as if you’ve seen in all? That there isn’t a new fundraising idea out there? In this fast-paced\, jam-packed session you’ll hear from 3 industry veterans who lead 3 different independent fundraising agencies. To say they’ve seen hundreds of fundraising emails\, direct mail packages\, online ads\, text messages\, scripts for phone calls and on the street canvassing would be an understatement. You’ll discover 30 different fundraising campaigns that they’ve seen in the last few years that amazed and impressed. And\, you’ll see how these three “friendly competitors” became life-long friends to remind you what a great thing it is to be a fundraiser. What better way to end your Bridge experience! \n\nLearning Objectives \n\nFresh\, creative ideas to test in their own fundraising programs. Whether they are from a small non-profit or an international organization with hundreds of offices\, they’ll find an idea they can test.\nGreat ideas to test in every channel! From phone to digital\, mail to canvass – if they are stuck for new ideas\, this will be a great way to get energized.\nInnovative ways to reinvigorate old controls – whether they have to change something because the paper isn’t available or they’ve seen results fall off\, they will see some new approaches to old standards.\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nTiffany Neill\, CFRE (she/her/hers)\nPartner and Owner\nLautman Maska Neill & Co. \n\nAllison Porter\nPresident and Owner\nAvalon Consulting \n\nMwosi Swenson (she/her/hers)\nPresident & CEO\nMal Warwick Donordigital \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.lautmandc.com/event/2024-bridge-to-integrated-and-marketing-conference/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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SUMMARY:Creative Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US \nWednesday\, May 22\, 2024\n9:45 – 10:45 AM \nEngaging Creative That Got Results?\n\nThis is your chance to enhance your fundraising strategies and achieve greater success! Throughout the session\, you’ll learn invaluable techniques to improve your results through creative design\, gain inspiration for impactful copy techniques\, and leave with a plethora of testing ideas for your next fundraising campaign. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to elevate your fundraising game and drive meaningful change. \nSpeakers \n\n\nRobin Perry\nVice President Design & Corporate Marketing\nLautman Maska Neill & Co. \nCailtin Toynbee\nDeputy Director\, Membership\nHuman Rights Campaign \n  \n  \n\n  \n1:00 – 2:15 PM \nWhat’s Working in Digital Creative?\nThis roundtable session is your key to unlocking the latest strategies and tactics driving digital fundraising success. Gain insights into the most effective approaches\, learn about emerging trends\, and walk away with actionable ideas to elevate your digital creative efforts. \nSpeakers \n\n\n\nDana Kunkel\nDesign Director\nLautman Maska Neill & Co. \n 
URL:https://www.lautmandc.com/event/creative-day-2024/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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SUMMARY:List Bazaar 2024
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US \nThursday\, May 9\, 2024\n10:10 – 10:55 AM \nTriple Threat Case Study: Doctors Without Borders\n\nSpeakers \n\n\nBryan Evangelista\nExecutive Vice President\nLautman Maska Neill & Co. \nAndrew Giffen\nPrincipal\nCELCO \nKelly Leech\nPrincipal\nCELCO \n\n  \n11:45 AM – 12:00 PM \nList Bazaar Power Hack #1:\nWhere’d They Come From? Matching Back Online Donors to Direct Mail Campaigns\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nMargaret Romig\nAccount Director\nLautman Maska Neill & Co.
URL:https://www.lautmandc.com/event/list-bazaar-2024/
LOCATION:Sterling\, VA
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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SUMMARY:2023 MAXI Awards Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US\n\nSeptember 28\, 2023 \nWe are excited to be attending the 2023 MAXI Awards Ceremony. So\, mark your calendars\, set your reminders\, and prepare for an evening of celebration and inspiration at the 2023 MAXI Awards on September 28. We can’t wait to see you there\, as we come together to applaud the outstanding achievements of our industry’s best and brightest!
URL:https://www.lautmandc.com/event/2023-maxi-awards-ceremony/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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SUMMARY:2023 Meals on Wheels Annual Conference & Expo
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US \nAugust 16-19\, 2023 \nWe are excited to be attending the Meals on Wheels Annual Conference & Expo at booth #311! This incredible event provides a unique opportunity to connect with one another\, enrich yourselves professionally\, and gain actionable insights and skills that will not only advance and support your organizations but also increase your community impact. Since 1974\, Meals on Wheels America has been bringing together leaders for an annual gathering like no other. Don’t miss out on this chance to be surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of Phoenix\, AZ\, and participate in a conference filled with valuable opportunities!
URL:https://www.lautmandc.com/event/2023-meals-on-wheels-annual-conference-expo/
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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SUMMARY:2023 Bridge to Integrated and Marketing Conference
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US \nThursday\, August 3\, 2023\n4:00 – 5:00 PM \nBack by Popular Demand!\nHear from three industry all-stars the “30 Ideas That WOWed Us”!\nAre you feeling as if you’ve seen in all? That there isn’t a new fundraising idea out there? In this fast-paced\, jam-packed session you’ll hear from 3 industry veterans who lead 3 different independent fundraising agencies. To say they’ve seen hundreds of fundraising emails\, direct mail packages\, online ads\, text messages\, scripts for phone calls and on the street canvassing would be an understatement. You’ll discover 30 different fundraising campaigns that they’ve seen in the last few years that amazed and impressed. And\, you’ll see how these three “friendly competitors” became life-long friends to remind you what a great thing it is to be a fundraiser. What better way to end your Bridge experience! \n\nLearning Objectives \n\nfresh\, creative ideas to test in their own fundraising programs. Whether they are from a small non-profit or an international organization with hundreds of offices\, they’ll find an idea they can test.\ngreat ideas to test in every channel! From phone to digital\, mail to canvass – if they are stuck for new ideas\, this will be a great way to get energized.\ninnovative ways to reinvigorate old controls – whether they have to change something because the paper isn’t available or they’ve seen results fall off\, they will see some new approaches to old standards.\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nTiffany Neill\, CFRE (she/her/hers)\nPartner and Owner\nLautman Maska Neill & Co. \n\nAllison Porter\nCo-Founder & President\nAvalon Consulting \n\n\nMwosi Swenson (she/her/hers)\nPresident & CEO\nMal Warwick Donordigital \n  \n\nFriday\, August 4\, 2023\n9:05 – 10:05 AM \nBoost Your Fundraising Program with Texting\nAs the number of people using cell phones continues to skyrocket\, texting has emerged as a critical platform for direct communication. Join us for a session with the Human Rights Campaign and Reading Is Fundamental\, one who has been leveraging the immense power of texting for over a decade to connect with supporters and drive tangible results\, and one who started a vibrant texting program from scratch. This presentation will equip nonprofits of all sizes with the tools and inspiration needed to harness the potential of this rapidly expanding channel\, driving meaningful change and raising money for organizations. Don’t miss this opportunity to unlock the full potential of text messaging for your cause! \n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nJean Qiao (she/her/hers)\nDigital Account Manager\nLautman Maska Neill & Co. \n\nJames Servino\nDirector\, Digital Fundraising and Mobilization\nHuman Rights Campaign \nLaura Rahman\nSenior Director of Annual Giving\nReading Is Fundamental
URL:https://www.lautmandc.com/event/2023-bridge-to-integrated-and-marketing-conference/
LOCATION:Washington\, DC
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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SUMMARY:AFP Fundraising Day in New York
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US \nFriday\, June 16\, 2023\n3:50 – 5:00 PM \n60 Tests in 60 Minutes\nStumped on what to test in an upcoming campaign or simply curious about what other nonprofits are trying in their direct response programs? In this fast-paced session\, we’ll pull back the curtain on simple and complicated tests\, from package formats and messaging to creative and segmentation. You’ll leave with dozens of ideas that you can use to increase average gift size\, boost response rates\, and reduce costs for your program. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nDozens of testing ideas to inspire your next campaign\nSimple messaging tweaks to increase results\nInformation on which promising tests didn’t move the needle\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nRayna Clarke\nAccount Manager\nLautman Maska Neill & Co. \n\nPK Drago\nAccount Manager\nLautman Maska Neill & Co. \n\nFarra Trompeter\nCo-Director\, Worker-Owner\nBig Duck
URL:https://www.lautmandc.com/event/afp-fundraising-day-in-new-york/
LOCATION:New York\, NY
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230428
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SUMMARY:Production Day
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US \nThursday\, April 27\, 2023\n9:25 – 10:00 AM \nThe Pre-Production Process\nEverything you need to know to kickstart the creation of your direct mail campaign\, positioning it for success as it rolls through the process. We’ll begin with scheduling and finish with final art ready to send to a printer\, touching on direct mail best practices and why it’s critical to involve your production partners from the start. \n\nThe importance of communicating with all parties.\nNavigating schedules in the current production environment.\nWhat your Production person needs to know — and why.\n\n\nSpeakers \n\n\n\nPat Dobson\nProduction Director\nLautman Maska Neill & Co. \n\nMichelle Johnston\nSenior Manager Strategic Development\nProduction Solutions
URL:https://www.lautmandc.com/event/production-day/
LOCATION:Manassas\, VA
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230427
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SUMMARY:2023 Meals on Wheels California Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mowca.org/page/conference#new_tab
LOCATION:Sacramento\, CA
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230412
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230415
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SUMMARY:23NTC  Nonprofit Technology Conference
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US\nApril 12\, 2023 \n12:45 pm-1:15 pm MT \nTexting for Equality with HRC\n\nFor over a decade\, the Human Rights Campaign has been using the power of text to connect with its base of supporters to create real change and raise money. In this case study\, you will walk away with knowledge about how a broadcast text program can help you with local advocacy\, national rapid response outreach\, get out the vote efforts\, and raise money at key moments. \nParticipants will leave this session with an understanding of how they too can use the power of broadcast texting to support their mission\, raise awareness\, and money. \n\n\n\nWho should attend?\nFolks who want to learn about SMS best practices. \n\nFirst learning outcome\nParticipants will learn how to use broadcast SMS to raise money. \n\n\nSecond learning outcome\nParticipants will learn how to use broadcast SMS in rapid response moments. \n\n\nThird learning outcome\nParticipants will learn how to use broadcast SMS to turn out voters. \nSpeakers \n\n\n\n\n\nJean Qiao\nSenior Digital Account Executive\nLautman\, Maska\, Neill & Co. \n\n\n\n\nJames Servino\nDirector\, Digital Fundraising and Mobilization\nHuman Rights Campaign \n\n\n\n  \nREGISTER TODAY \n 
URL:https://www.lautmandc.com/event/23ntc-nonprofit-technology-conference/
LOCATION:Denver\, CO
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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SUMMARY:DMAW: Direct Response Fundamentals DM101
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URL:https://members.dmaw.org/events/Details/dm-101-797818?sourceTypeId=Website#new_tab
CATEGORIES:Industry Events
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