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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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11/09/2026

Registration is now open for DMAW and The Nonprofit Alliance's 5th Annual Nonprofit Fundraisers Symposium, March 3–5, 2027, in Washington, DC!

Designed exclusively for seasoned nonprofit fundraising and marketing professionals with 10+ years of experience, this premier gathering brings together nonprofit leaders to discover:
✓ Leadership for What’s Next
✓ Sustainability for the Long Term
✓ Data You Can Immediately Act On
✓ Innovation That’s Practical

Best value rates are available through November 30! Don't miss your opportunity to secure the lowest rate.

Explore the event and register today: https://zurl.co/SuBnk

11/06/2026

DMAW is proud to announce our 2026 Hall of Leaders winner: Polly Papsadore!

The Hall of Leaders is DMAW’s highest honor. For nearly 60 years, it has recognized the leaders who have shaped direct marketing, and Polly now joins that legacy.

With 30+ years of experience, Polly’s career reflects everything that makes our community strong. As President of PMG, she leads with a people-first approach. She has advanced our industry by investing in the people and relationships behind it.

Join us as we honor Polly and recognize the best of our community at the Best of Direct Awards Ceremony & Holiday Party on December 3. Come raise a glass with us to close out the year!

Register today: https://zurl.co/26uBg

Please join us in congratulating Polly in the comments!

11/04/2026

The digital marketing landscape can feel like a maze of channels, platforms, and touchpoints. But how do they all work together to create a seamless donor experience?

Join DMAW on November 18 for YOU ARE HERE: A Fundraiser's Guide to the Digital Marketing Ecosystem.

You don't have to be a digital marketing expert to navigate the landscape. You just need the right roadmap.

November 18, 2026 | 12:00–1:00 PM ET

Find your way forward. Register today!
🔗 https://zurl.co/oHtxO

Thank you to our exclusive sponsor, Epsilon!

11/03/2026

One month to go until Best of Direct!

On December 3, the DMAW community comes together for the 2026 Best of Direct Awards & Holiday Party, one of our favorite nights of the year.

Come celebrate the impact of our direct marketing and fundraising community, honor this year’s award recipients, and toast the season with the people who make this industry great.

Take a look back at last year’s celebration, then grab your spot and start the countdown with us.

Register: https://zurl.co/Uej2H

Not a member yet? Join the community that makes nights like this possible: https://zurl.co/3t79B

11/02/2026

For today's , we are sending well-deserved congratulations to The Stelter Company! The team earned a Gold Maxi Award in the Multi-Channel category for their work with the World Wildlife Fund's Fall 2025 Planned Giving campaign! By meeting donors in the year-end season of reflection, WWF made legacy giving feel personal, accessible, and timely.

The results were record-setting: a big jump in new legacy gift intentions and a great return on investment.
Pair donor-centered strategy with strong creative, and even a traditional year-end mailing can drive lasting impact for conservation.

Way to go, Stelter Company team!

11/02/2026

Showing up is half the battle.

In the latest DMAW blog, Willie Allen from ABD Direct shares highlights from his first YDMAW speed networking event. He swapped stories with agency and nonprofit professionals, found a fellow Jersey City connection, and left with new contacts and potential friends.

That’s the DMAW membership experience: real conversations with direct marketing and fundraising peers, a welcoming space for newcomers, and events that make it easy to connect.

Read about Willie's experience: https://zurl.co/QYvM4
New to the industry or ready to grow your network? Explore membership: https://zurl.co/b2Lt9

10/30/2026

Earlier this week, DMAW brought Fundraising Fundamentals 101 to Temple University, welcoming newer fundraisers and seasoned pros to come together for a full day of learning, conversation, and connection.

Thank you to our faculty, sponsors, and everyone who joined us. Growing our community in Philadelphia is just getting started! Check out the highlights and hear from one of our attendees below.

Did you join us in Philly? Share your biggest takeaway in the comments!

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

10/30/2026

Final call! 🗳️

Get your votes in TODAY, before voting for the 2027-2028 DMAW Board of Directors closes tomorrow! Check your email for your unique voting link and make your voice heard before it’s too late.

Only current DMAW members can vote. Not a member yet? Join here: https://zurl.co/l2DDM

10/29/2026

You’re invited.

DMAW presents Best of Direct, our Awards Ceremony & Holiday Party, an evening dedicated to honoring the people, creativity, and ideas that define the best of direct marketing and fundraising.

Consider this your invitation to join the DMAW community for a night of recognition, celebration, and holiday cheer.

Thursday, December 3, 2026
National Housing Center | Washington, D.C.

Dress for the occasion. Join your colleagues. Raise a glass with us.

Let us know you are coming: https://zurl.co/Q5CB3

10/28/2026

Today, DMAW is in Philadelphia!

We’re kicking off Fundraising Fundamentals 101 at Temple University, part of our ongoing effort to bring DMAW education, community, and connections beyond the DC region and closer to fundraisers in Philadelphia and beyond.

Thank you to our faculty, our partners, and everyone joining us in Philadelphia. We’re so glad to be here!

Learn more about DMAW membership and future events here: https://zurl.co/uxZ7t

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