Industry Events
Why Investing in Yourself Leads to Organizational Success
Famous investor Warren Buffett said it best: “The most important investment you can make is in yourself.” There comes a point in a person’s career when they think, “what’s next?” Whether it’s because you feel unchallenged or you feel out of balance with the tasks of your role always taking priority over your growth and…
Exciting New Partnership with The Nonprofit Alliance (TNPA)
I have written about this many times before in our PS Insider newsletter over the past 18 months, regarding the Age of Acceleration that we are living and working in. Most recently, I read that the Age of Artificial Intelligence will be peaking in 2025. I have been trying to imagine the rate of change,…
The 2018 Chicago Nonprofit Conference is Here
It’s hard to believe the end of August is upon us. School has started for many, stores are already promoting their Halloween swag, and my Instagram feed is filled with people counting down until “Fall Y’all”…but we aren’t done with summer yet! On the heels of the 2018 Bridge Conference, the team here at Production…
Are You Ready For Bridge 2018?
The 13th annual Bridge Conference, taking place from July 31st to August 2nd at National Harbor, is quickly approaching! At the perfect time of year due to fall fundraising, it is time to make sure your nonprofit organization has an impeccable plan in place with the proper cadence and content in messaging. At Bridge, you…
Key Takeaways from DMAW’s Digital Day
We’re back! And with even more digital tools in our toolbox. Production Solutions (PS) team members were excited to take part in another well attended DMAW event, the Digital Day Forum on June 7 in Washington, DC. Held at the District Architecture Center, the single day event covered tech trends, digital discovery and how organizations…
2017 Bridge Takeaways for Better Fundraising Results
The 2017 Bridge Conference allowed participants to interact with nonprofit leaders, discussing successful tactics in the direct marketing and fundraising industry.
Neuro-Fundraising: What Are Your Potential Donors Thinking?
Through A/B testing you are often able to determine if one photo elicits a higher response than another photo. But, do you know why? And can you afford to do “live testing” of 12 photos? With 95% of our purchase decision making taking place in the subconscious, neuro-fundraising helps answer these types of questions. One…
Will We See You at the 2017 National Postal Forum?
We are looking forward to attending the 2017 National Postal Forum (NPF), which is being held at the Baltimore Convention Center next week from May 21–24. NPF has partnered with the United States Postal Service (USPS) to present the premier event in the mailing industry.
Spring Fever and #17NTC
If you’re a nonprofit tech nerd like me, you spent the first spring weekend in March, not enjoying the glorious cherry blossoms that DC is famous for, but in a Woodley Park hotel at the 2017 Nonprofit Technology Conference hosted by NTEN, sharing and learning the latest in digital marketing and technology strategies from the best practitioners from across the US and Canada, all 2300 of them!
Top 3 Takeaways from DMAW’s Innovative Formats Integrated Techniques Seminar
Several members of the PS|PS Digital team attended the DMAW’s Innovative Formats Integrated Techniques (IFIT) Seminar on March 7th to join presentations on a variety of topics ranging from static clings, magnets, tokens and variable data match mailings to telemarketing efforts and augmented reality. With many of our supplier partners presenting their formats, based on innovative technique and format, cost-effective production and measured success amongst donors or customers, we’re here to share with you our top 3 takeaways from the day.