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03/07/2022

Tuesday March 8 is #internationalwomensday. Engage USA’s president, Kathleen Rollins Clem, will be speaking to business owners from around the world at Entrepreneurs' Organization's EmpowerHer Virtual Summit. EO Events are normally for members only but this one is open to all women business owners. More information at: https://growth.eonetwork.org/Women_EmpowHer_Series

#empowerwomen #internationalwomensday #internationalwomensday2022 #entrepreneurslife #womenentrepreneur #womanbusinessowner #empowerher

02/25/2022

Behavioral Economics with Mark Murphy — Engage USA

Our CEO, Dennis Hoffman interviewed Leadership Guru Mark Murphy for the latest episode of the Greater Returns Fundraising Podcast. Mark talks about the human desire to give, why a heartfelt message is more powerful than a gift, and understanding the research and factors that drive human behavior.

https://engageusa.com/new-blog/behavioral-economics-with-mark-murphy

In this episode of Greater Returns: A Fundraising Podcast, Dennis Hoffman sits down with Mark Murphy, Chairman and CEO of Leadership IQ, to discuss increasing fundraising efficiency by using theories of behavioral economics. Mark talks about the human desire to give, why a heartfelt message is more

02/02/2022

Everything to know for February First Saturday: Fire In Ice • Downtown Frederick Partnership

We love our home in Frederick. And one of our favorite times is the annual Fire In Ice Festival. It's an amazing even with hundreds of ice sculptures, live fire entertainers, music, and ice carving demonstrations.

Your guide to everything Downtown Frederick this Fire In Ice See a list of all the good places to eat. Whether it’s a quick bite, food trucks, or the best vegan options, Downtown Frederick has it all! See the full list of activities for February First Saturday below or click here for an interactiv...

12/29/2021

Dennis Hoffman on LinkedIn: #nonprofits #donors #leadership

Dennis wonders aloud about whether his success as a direct mail fundraiser has any connection to a letter his grandfather wrote 83 years ago...

These are my grandparents, Joseph and Dora. Joseph was a typesetter for the Chicago Tribune. One day, he was laying out a page that included a picture...

12/24/2021

On LinkedIn, our funder & CEO, Dennis Hoffman, tells a story behind one of his favorite Christmas Ornaments. We're thinking that since he got it from a client, he should hang it on one of the Christmas Trees at Engage USA. Don't you agree?
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/sdennishoffman_merrychristmas-family-nonprofits-activity-6880129948091248640-rpk3

10/30/2021

It's About the Golden Rule — Engage USA

"We've been seeing a shift from institutional support to more of a mission and cause support. And that really forces us to think differently about how we communicate. It's not about the reputation of your of your organization that's been around for however many years, but it's about the impact and the work you do." — Olga Moshinsky Woltman

Our CEO, Dennis Hoffman, had a fascinating conversation with Olga Woltman on The Greater Returns Fundraising Podcast.

https://engageusa.com/new-blog/lits-about-the-golden-rule

In this episode of Greater Returns: A Fundraising Podcast, Dennis Hoffman is joined by Olga Moshinsky Woltman, the Founder and Principal of LemonSkies, to talk about fundraising best practices.

10/21/2021

Our CEO, Dennis Hoffman, interviewed Kevin Lee on the latest installment of his podcast, Greater Returns. Kevin has so many outside the box ideas for non profits. It's worth a listen.

08/17/2021

Inc. Magazine Recognizes Engage USA for the 4th Time — Engage USA

Engage USA has been spotlighted as one of America's fastest-growing companies for the fourth time by Inc. Magazine!

It's truly an honor. Thanks to all our clients and the Engage team who made this possible!

For the 4th Time, Engage USA appears on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest growing companies in America.

04/13/2021

9 Reasons Your Donor Drifts Away — Engage USA

Your organization's relationship with your donors is REAL. Treat them like friends - because that's exactly what they are! They make everything you do possible.

Here are 9 reasons why donors sometimes drift away and some tips to build strong relationships instead! 👍

A Business Insider article on ending friendships inspired me to list 9 reasons donors drift away. The reasons really aren’t that different from the reasons we grow apart from a loved one or a childhood friend.

03/23/2021

7 Awesome Direct Mail Copywriting Pointers — Engage USA

Need a few direct mail copywriting tips?

Look no further!

Here are 7 pointers to hone your latest fundraising letter or just get those marketing juices flowing.

Do any of these tips stand out to you? Is there another tip you think should be added to this list?

Leave us a comment with your thoughts!

Here's a list of seven great pointers for writing direct mail copy. They can be useful practically any time you need to write for a fundraising campaign.

03/20/2021

03/08/2021

"I Owe You One" - Reciprocity Decay and Fundraising — Engage USA

What is reciprocity decay and how does it affect fundraising?

Delays could be killing your response...

the feeling of owing a friend for buying lunch might not last as long as one might assume.

03/02/2021

Timeline photos

For us, it's a no-brainer to get the COVID-19 vaccine. Just like it was a no-brainer to sign and support client CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield's Better Together Community Organization Pledge. Will you join us? http://bit.ly/3dPkNnn

01/15/2021

Top 50 Frederick x 2: 2020

Engage USA has been named to the Frederick County Office of Economic Development's special edition of Frederick Top 50(x2)!

We’re honored to be on this list of “Frederick County’s most resilient businesses that have been serving our community for 20 years or more.”

2020 was a test for people and businesses across the world. We’re proud we were able to continue providing our clients with the exceptional service they expect.

Thank you to the Frederick County Office of Economic Development and everyone who made this possible! Here’s to 2021!

The Frederick County Office of Economic Development's guide to the Top 100 legacy businesses making this a Top 50 x 2. The publication includes stories on the enterprises that have been in business 20 years or longer with some of them reaching the century mark.

01/08/2021

ENGAGE USA STATEMENT ON MAIL DELAYS — Engage USA

Please read Engage's statement on the nationwide postal delays impacting our clients' mail.

The delays in postal delivery across the country continue to effect our clients. We are monitoring the situation and staying in contact with USPS.

10/26/2020

"Engage USA is More than a Lock-Box Company, They’re a Valued Partner" — Engage USA

Nensi Fiorenini, Executive Director of Senior Security Alliance, says "Engage USA lockbox and data management services are a critical component to our organization’s continued success."

Thank you, Ms. Fiorenini!

Read the rest of her testimonial:

Nensi Fiorenini, Executive Director of Senior Security Alliance, calls Engage USA “more than a lock-box company.” Read her full testimonial!

10/19/2020

Lupus Research Alliance: Consider Using Engage — Engage USA

We received another great testimonial. Thank you to Lana Munoz at Lupus Research Alliance!

Here's her recommendation!

Lana Munoz at Lupus Research Alliance explains why you should consider using Engage USA!

10/14/2020

BARCS gives Engage Two Paws Up! — Engage USA

Joann Goldberger from BARCS left Engage USA a wonderful testimonial. Thank you, Joann!

Take a look at what she had to say!

Joann Goldberger from the Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter, BARCS, gave Engage USA a glowing review. Here's what she said!

10/05/2020

Reliability, Modernization, and Streamlining - NAEYC Lauds Engage’s Service — Engage USA

Ramsey Olwan from the National Association for the Education of Young Children gave Engage USA some high praise!

Thank you, Ramsey! We're proud to help you and your organization.

Ramsey Olwan from the National Association for the Education of Young Children praises Engage’s services!

09/29/2020

Thank you to the Frederick County Office of Economic Development! It's hard to believe it's been 20 years. So thankful to be a part of our fantastic Frederick business community!


Looking forward to many more years serving all our clients!

09/28/2020

Maryland Secretary of Commerce says Engage's Services "Unsurpassed" — Engage USA

Maryland's Secretary of Commerce, Kelly M. Schultz, calls Engage's services "unsurpassed."

Thank you, Madam Secretary!

Kelly M. Shultz, Secretary of Commerce, State of Maryland, on Engage USA…

09/24/2020

We're blessed at Engage USA to call Frederick, Maryland home.

A little Frederick love, looking like a fairytale - "we live here"

09/21/2020

Engage Helps Non Profits Soar Even Higher — Engage USA

Check out what one of our clients has to say about Engage USA!

We're so proud to help SOAR! (Support Our Aging Religious) achieve their goals.

“This is not a mere client/vendor working arrangement. Engage is a true partner in the missions of their clients…”

08/26/2020

New Air Scrubbers Arrive at Engage — Engage USA

Our new air scrubbers have arrived!

It's our pleasure to take every possible step to keep our facilities safe and clean!

Engage USA has purchased new, heavy-duty air scrubbers to keep the air in our facilities clean.

08/03/2020

We love our clients at the Jane Goodall Institute — Engage USA

We love helping our client, the Jane Goodall Institute, achieve their goals!

We appreciate their kind words about Engage USA. It's our pleasure to make sure they get their donations and their data quickly and accurately.

We truly appreciate our clients at the Jane Goodall Institute! Here's what they said about Engage USA!

07/06/2020

Lessons Learned from COVID 19 — Engage USA

People and businesses across the country are still learning and adjusting to the new normal.

Dennis Hoffman, our CEO, writes about those first few uncertain weeks of the pandemic and the steps Engage USA has taken to continue meeting our clients' needs while keeping everyone safe.

We were surprised by our two cases of COVID 19 at Engage USA. We were early adapters. I spent hours learning best practices for keeping the virus outside of our walls. Before Covid was spreading in the US, I networked with business owners in China and Italy through the Entrepreneurs Organization. Wh

05/07/2020

Cheers to our reopening 🥂🍾

03/28/2020

Jane Goodall Shares Message About COVID-19

Our client, Dr. Jane Goodall, says "I must stay healthy. I have got so much more to do before I die."

That's why she is social distancing. And so are we.

While EngageUSA is an essential business, we're working with a skeleton crew. And we're taking every measure to keep our employees and our community safe.

Please listen to Dr. Goodall "and don't forget to wash your hands."

03/18/2020

What's really happening in Italy? Italian entrepreneurs share their experience at the epicenter | The Seniors Center

TheSeniors.Center went straight to Italian business owners for the view from the center of the epidemic...

With infection rates leveling off in China, the World Health Organization declared Italy the new epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic. As of today, Italy is reporting 35,713 confirmed cases and nearly 3,000 deaths. More cases are reported daily in Italy than at the height of China’s epidemic. Medica...

02/28/2020

Engage USA updated their business hours.

Engage USA updated their business hours.

01/16/2020

Engage USA Named to Frederick County's 2020 Top 50 Workplaces! — Engage USA

Engage USA has again been named to Frederick County’s Top 50 Workplaces! Thank you to all our wonderful clients and hardworking team members who make everything we do possible.

Engage USA has again been named to Frederick County’s Top 50 Workplaces for 2019 by the Frederick County Office of Economic Development!

01/13/2020

Frustrated fundraisers sometimes blame donors for their pain

Fantastic article by Jeff Brooks over at Future Fundraising Now: "Our job is to tell the truth, and tell it in ways that will connect donors to our causes. If that doesn't seem satisfying, I'd say it's time to move on. You aren't doing anyone any favor by hanging around and complaining -- least of all yourself."

There's a sloppy set of assumptions floating around the fundraising community that I believe does deep harm to our work and ourselves. It's the trope that fundraising is basically dishonest, but it has to be that way because donors force it on us. If fundraising were really like that, I'd go find so...

01/08/2020

What Motivates Donors to Give? — Engage USA

Why are some people more likely to donate than others? It may all come down to motivation!

Over on the Future Fundraising Now blog , Jeff Brooks takes a look at the differences between what motivates people over 50 years old and what motivates those younger than 50. He says people under 50 tend to be “success-motivated.” They care about achievements and want data to back it up. This m...

12/23/2019

10 Characteristics of Responsive Direct Mail Donors — Engage USA

Check out these 10 characteristics of responsive direct mail donors!

Every organization has a different donor profile.  We’ve been amazed at how different the donors to organizations with similar messages sometimes are. 

12/05/2019

We're really proud of you, Julie South Rudzin!! Today is opening day. Congratulations!!

This is Tinsel and we’re here for a very short time. Open Dec 5-Jan 5 Thur-Sun. The gorgeous Victorian Inn is ready to welcome you this holiday season. Take a break from the rush with a cocktail & light appetizers designed by VOLT. Beers by Vanish. We hope you will join us. Open Thur/Fri 5-10 , Sat 12-10, Sun 12-7. No reservations. Kids welcome. Handicap accessible. No pets. Please bring a couple canned goods as we are collecting for Collective Church for Frederick Rescue Mission. Address: 3619 Buckeystown Pike, Buckeystown, MD