
Dispatch
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Avalon Dispatch 07.14.2026
We’re celebrating 29 years of Avalon! Read President Allison Porter’s reflections on our history, accomplishments, and what’s next.
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Avalon Dispatch 07.07.2026
Find MAXI Award winners, an updated case for direct mail acquisition, newsletter fodder, impactful sentences, a call to action, NYC Pride, and more.
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Avalon Dispatch 06.30.2026
Find the latest benchmarks from Giving USA, a celebration of matching gifts, World Cup creative, how to “move at the speed of culture,” and more. Read it here:
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Avalon Dispatch 06.23.2026
Find new data on giving platforms and donor trust, questions to ask before hiring, client research, a merger update, and more. Read it here!
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Avalon Dispatch 06.16.2026
Find a call to action, legislative news, how brands are navigating #America250, the elements of persuasion, a Juneteenth celebration, how to stretch your time off, and more.
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Avalon Dispatch 06.09.2026
Find a celebration of 🏳️🌈Pride🏳️🌈, a survey on the State of Nonprofits, design that delivers, work-life balance, and an extremely cute addition to the MLB.
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Avalon Dispatch 06.02.2026
Find a deep dive on donor trends, AI usage policy guidance, Excel tips, advice for tackling new challenges, and a season of celebration for America’s Semiquincentennial.
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Avalon Dispatch 05.26.2026
Find new data on DAF practices, a nonprofit technology tracker, ChatGPT advertising, a personal operating manual, great small talk, and more!
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Avalon Dispatch 05.19.2026
Find more about Tableau’s reporting outlook, good grammar, a digital detox, and baby elephant news. Also, Avalon is hiring!







