2026 Next in Direct Workshop – Event Sponsorship ($1,500)

Position your brand at the forefront of nonprofit marketing and fundraising by sponsoring the 2026 Next in Direct Workshop. This dynamic, half-day program provides nonprofit and association professionals with practical strategies to strengthen board engagement and communication, featuring a keynote, and two focused sessions.

Sponsorship Benefits:

• Brand recognition throughout the workshop, including program materials and dedicated DMAW tables
• Opportunity to engage directly with attendees who are fundraising leaders, marketing professionals, data strategists, executive leaders, and consultants
• Access to a highly targeted audience of nonprofit decision-makers actively seeking tools, strategies, and innovative solutions
• One Complimentary Registration
• Post Event Attendee List
  • Company logo on program landing page, promotional emails and signage

Workshop Highlights:

• Keynote Address: Leah Ray, Chief Revenue Officer at No Kid Hungry, will deliver “The Power of Strategic Storytelling: Inspiring Boards to Act,” demonstrating how mission-driven narratives can influence board members and mobilize resources.
• Session 1: Strategies for managing and communicating upwards, including diagnostics to understand what resonates with boards
• Session 2: Leveraging data to tell compelling stories—identifying the right metrics, demonstrating ROI, and creating value propositions that win board support
• DMAW Gavel Passing: Celebrate leadership as Karin Kirchoff, President of K2D Strategies, passes the gavel to Joanne Wilson, VP of Advancement Operations, Humane World for Animals
• Interactive Roundtables: Each session includes peer-to-peer discussions lfostering collaboration and actionable learning

Additional Perks for Attendees:

• Charcuterie boards and drinks
• Opportunities for nonmembers to explore DMAW membership
• Refreshers on DMAW member benefits to maximize engagement

Why Sponsor:
This is your chance to showcase your organization to a highly engaged audience of board-facing professionals, positioning your brand as a thought leader while supporting the development of actionable skills that strengthen nonprofit boards and fundraising impact.