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Registration is officially OPEN for Best of Direct 2026! 🎉

Join us for one of DMAW’s favorite nights of the year as we come together to celebrate the creativity, innovation, and impact of our direct marketing and fundraising community at the 2026 Best of Direct Awards & Holiday Party.

📅 December 3, 2026 | 4:30 - 7:30 PM
📍 National Housing Center | Washington, DC

Our 2026 Awardees are:

Hall of Leaders: Polly Papsadore, Production Management Group
Industry All Star: Amy Sukol, Lautman Maska Neill & Company
Changemaker of the Year: Gretchen Littlefield, Moore
Emerging Leader: Will Germinario, M3 Solutions
Rising Star: Max Wilson, Epsilon
Nonprofit of the Year: The Nature Conservancy
Volunteer of the Year: Meredith Piemme, Production Solutions
Partner of the Year: The Engage Group

Register for Best of Direct: https://zurl.co/KBOjX

We're headed to Philadelphia!

Join DMAW for Fundraising Fundamentals 101 on October 28 in Philadelphia for a full day of practical insights, expert guidance, and networking designed to help rising fundraising professionals build stronger direct response programs.

📅 October 28, 2026
📍 Temple University | Philadelphia, PA
⏰ 8:30 AM–4:30 PM

Register today: https://zurl.co/zsoBm

Reminder! 📣

Our next DMAW Webinar — Designing for Impact: Compelling Creative That Drives Action — takes place tomorrow, September 9 at 12:00 PM EDT.

We'll see you there!

Happy Labor Day from DMAW! 🤝

Today, we recognize the hard work, dedication, and contributions of professionals across our industry and throughout the workforce.

We hope everyone in the DMAW community enjoys a safe and happy holiday!

Today is the last day to submit a nomination for the DMAW 2027-2028 Board of Directors!

As a DMAW Board member, you’ll:
⭐ Influence the future of DMAW
🤝 Collaborate with passionate industry leaders
💡 Help create impactful programs and member experiences
🚀 Expand your professional network
❤️ Give back to the community that helps us all grow

Submit your nomination here: https://zurl.co/1RC8b

Thank you to DMAW Board Members for sharing why you've enjoyed participating:
🌟Brenna Holmes, Brenna Holmes Advisory Consulting
🌟Leigh Corrigan-Owens, MWD Agency
🌟Jaime Grams, PMG Family

🌟 We are pleased to announce our 2026 DMAW Hall of Leaders Recipient is Polly Papsadore, President of Production Management Group!

The DMAW Hall of Leaders Award is our highest honor, celebrating a truly extraordinary individual whose impact on DMAW and the direct marketing industry is nothing short of transformational.

Join us at the Best of Direct Awards Ceremony on December 3, to celebrate her achievements!
Learn more here: https://zurl.co/PiCcX

What does it take to earn a Creative MAXI Stamp of Excellence Award? Creative that goes beyond great design to make a real impact.

✨2025 Creative MAXI Stamp of Excellence Award Spotlight

Winner: MKDM
Campaign: Ellis Island Museum Reimagined — “Acquisition #1”

MKDM brought history to life through a powerful direct mail campaign inspired by the emotional journeys of America's immigrants.

Blending compelling storytelling, elegant design, and historical authenticity, the campaign connected donors to the importance of preserving the Ellis Island legacy which resulted in impressive acquisition rates and renewed donor engagement.

📬Want to see more of the creative work raising the bar in direct marketing and fundraising?

Explore other stellar campaigns and celebrate this year's winners at the 2026 MAXI Awards Luncheon on October 2, at the National Housing Center in Washington, DC!

✅Save your seat and register today! https://zurl.co/rPjpa

🍂 Will we see you at the DMAW Fall Member Meet Up?

Step away from your desk and come join us at Dirty Habit in Washington, DC for a relaxed evening of networking and connection in a unique film noir-inspired venue right across the street from the Capital One Arena!

Let us know in the comments if you signed up!

📅 October 8, 2026
⏰ 5:00–7:00 PM

Register now: https://zurl.co/fjXhs

Thank you to our Exclusive Sponsor, for making this event possible!

✨ New job listings were just posted on the DMAW Job Exchange!

Find your next great job or make a great hire with the DMAW Job Exchange which connects employers with top talent across direct marketing, fundraising, data, membership, and nonprofit communications.

Visit our website today to learn more! https://zurl.co/wxyX1

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💫 Have you learned something from a campaign that others could benefit from or discovered a creative approach that worked?

The DMAW blog is a place to share what you know, spark new ideas, and contribute to conversations across the direct marketing and fundraising community.

Not sure if blogging is for you? Our latest post covers 5 reasons to share your voice on the DMAW Blog, and why your perspective matters.

🔗Read the blog: https://zurl.co/WcAtH

Have an idea of your own? We'd love to hear from you!

🤝 Email us at [email protected] with the subject line "Guest Blogger" or connect with Leigh Corrigan-Owens, April Moore, or Claire Recalde for more information!