Douglas Shaw & Associates

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Lightning Lab Schedule

Come by our suite at Delta Island 6 to attend a Lightning Lab or anytime for a free consultation. View Location.

3:00 PM

Why Good Missions Still Fail

Brittané Dodwell, Creative Director

A good direct response fundraising offer is a bridge that connects organizations with their supporters, giving donors tangible and specific ways their contributions can make a difference. Join this talk and delve into the art of crafting fundable offers, exploring the vital components that capture your donors’ attention, inspire their generosity, and forge a lasting connection between your organization and the donors who support you.

Brittané Dodwell

Located at Delta Island 6

4:00 PM

Rules in Fundraising

Isabelle Muñoz, Consultant

Fundraising isn’t stalling because ministries lack faith. It’s stalling because too many are unknowingly breaking the rules. In this fast-paced micro lab, you’ll learn the counter-intuitive, field-tested principles that remove confusion, restore momentum, and help your fundraising finally work.

Isabelle Muñoz

Located at Delta Island 6

4:30 PM

Revenue Isn’t a Miracle

Mindy Sherfy, SVP of Partnership Development & Marketing

If you’re carrying a world-changing vision but feeling fundraising drag, culture fatigue, or leadership strain, this session will help you identify what’s holding your organization back. You’ll walk away with a simple framework used by rapidly growing nonprofits to align leadership, clarity, culture, and investment so growth can follow impact.

Mindy Sherfy

Located at Delta Island 6

5:00 PM

The Leadership Lie

Doug Shaw, Chairman/CEO

Hear Doug deliver deeply practical encouragement for weary leaders navigating the pressures of culture, industry expectations, and fundraising. With memorable stories, he explores discerning God’s “yes / no / not now” and how God provides a way for the work He’s called you into. You’ll leave this time with clarity and hope to move forward when the strain is mounting.

Doug Shaw

Located at Delta Island 6

6:00 PM

From Toxic to Curative

Doug Shaw, Chairman/CEO

Stepping away from toxic workplaces requires us to think and act differently as we guide those who look to us for leadership. Culture is primarily shaped by values, and in this dynamic session, Douglas K. Shaw shares the attributes of a highly functioning, curative work community.

Doug Shaw

Located at Delta Island 6

Can’t make a Lab? Come by our suite anytime during NRB for a free consultation and refreshments.