Sustainer Day 2025: Building Loyalty, Maximizing Impact

Description

Join us for DMAW’s annual Sustainer Day – your go-to event for exploring the strategies, tools, and trends that fuel long-term donor engagement. 

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This event is designed for fundraisers and marketers who want to deepen their understanding of monthly giving programs and take their sustainer efforts to the next level. Whether you're looking to grow your program to be a fundraising foundation for your organization, or optimize an existing one, you'll gain fresh insights and real-world solutions you can immediately put into action.

Sustainer Day 2026 will feature thought leaders and practitioners from across the sector who are redefining how we build donor loyalty and drive sustainable revenue. We focus on everything from creative campaign tactics, to back-end operations, and data-driven decision-making. Our goal is for you to walk away inspired, informed, and ready to grow. Expect an engaging mix of case studies, strategy discussions, and actionable takeaways – plus valuable networking with peers who share your passion for recurring giving.

Who Should Attend
Sustainer Day 2026 is designed for anyone involved in, or interested in launching, a successful monthly giving program: 

• Nonprofit fundraisers and membership professionals
• Marketing and communications staff looking to strengthen donor engagement
• Agencies managing sustainer programs or advising nonprofit clients
• Data, operations, and finance teams who want to better understand how sustainer programs impact workflows, reporting, and revenue
• Anyone exploring how to start, relaunch, or expand a recurring giving program!

But this event isn’t limited to the list above.  If your goal is to build donor loyalty, increase long-term value, and align your internal teams around sustainable fundraising strategy – this is where you need to be. We hope to see you there!

Interested in partnering with DMAW on Sustainer Day?
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Full participation in this program is applicable for up to 6 continuing education points in Category 1.B – Education of the CFRE International application for initial certification and/or recertification.

Please note: CFRE credit hours are pending approval by CFRE International.

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Media Release: By registering, you grant the Direct Marketing Association of Washington permission to photograph, video/audio record, and use your image and likeness in DMAW publications, promotions, and other media. You understand that DMAW has exclusive rights to these visual and audio recordings.

Photographs, videos, and recordings may be taken at the event for use on the DMAW website, print collateral, press, future marketing materials, and social media. By attending this event, you consent to DMAW photographing, taking video, and using your image and likeness.

If you prefer not to have your information shared, please opt out by submitting a written request to programs@dmaw.org.