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Thank you to the 50+ fundraising and communications leaders from the progressive community who joined us yesterday for our National Progressive Donor Survey briefing with The Mellman Group. A.B. Data Co-Managing Director Chuck Pruitt and Mark Mellman discussed the most pressing concerns from progressive donors in the wake of Donald Trump’s election and first weeks in office. If you joined yesterday, let us know your key takeaways in the comments.

?? Congratulations Samuel Bohn! ?? We couldn't be more excited to announce the promotion of Samuel Bohn to Account Executive for ABD Direct. Since joining ABD Direct in 2019, Sam has become an invaluable team member known for his high-quality work and eagerness to learn new skills. Sam continues to grow, having taken on a leadership role on major accounts, leading client kickoff calls, driving strategic direction, and ensuring seamless execution for all campaigns. His ability to analyze test results, develop strategy memos, and proactively manage creative work has made him an integral part of our team. Beyond his account work, Sam lives our values everyday. His enthusiasm for learning and commitment to keeping teams informed embodies our value of Know Your World. Sam also tries to Shatter Limitations with his creativity and innovative approach to multi-channel strategies. We’re excited to see Sam continue to grow in this role. Please join us in congratulating him on this well deserved promotion! ?? #ABDCareeers #TEAMABD #ABDPROUD

What are donors thinking? We’re about to find out. In the aftermath of the 2024 elections, one thing is clear: grassroots donors—both online and offline—are in a very different place than they were four years ago, or even four months ago. The fundraising landscape is shifting, and it’s an important time for all us to understand donor priorities in this new era. That’s why ABD Direct and The Mellman Group are partnering once again for the 5th annual National Progressive Donor Survey (NPDS)—taking the temperature of donors across key progressive sectors to uncover what’s driving giving trends in 2025. This year’s survey explores donor behaviors across key progressive sectors, uncovering insights that nonprofits can use to navigate this evolving environment. Read our full Fundraising Forward post to learn more about the survey as well as upcoming briefings. https://lnkd.in/g_JGsYc2

Welcome to Team A.B. Data! We are excited to introduce Madison Bailey, the newest addition to our Digital Team in our ABD Direct Division! Madison will work as an Account Coordinator in our Washington, D.C. Office. Madison loves cooking and golfing and as a child, was on Good Morning America! Join us in welcoming Madison to the team! #NewHire #Welcome #greatplacetowork #TeamABData

?? Congratulations to A.B. Data's Valley Elliehausen, MBA, SHRM-SCP, Chief People Officer of the Year! ?? Valley has always been dedicated to developing and empowering her teams, which she describes as the most rewarding part of her career. “Developing people in our care is our No. 1 priority as leaders.” Valley reminds those in leadership to walk the walk. “You are the culture as a leader. You have a moral obligation to own that and understand what you permit, you promote.” Valley’s advice for young executives? “Stay curious. Learning is a superpower. Listening to your employees is vital to your success and builds your confidence and humility." She says simply that our people, our team members, are precious. We should treat them as such. We couldn’t be more proud of Valley and are so grateful to have her leadership at AB Data! Thank you, Milwaukee Business Journal, for this prestigious honor. ?? Read the full article to learn more about Valley and her journey to becoming the 2024 CPO of the year! ?https://bizj.us/1qmomu #CPOoftheYear #LeadershipExcellence #EmployeeDevelopment #ABDProud #HRLeadership #MBJCSUITEAWARDS

We're sending a huge congratulations to Mark Wilson and?Anna Still on their recent promotions! Mark was promoted to Project Manager and has been at ABD for nearly 10 years where he's helped ABD clients like Amnesty International, Friends of Magen David Adom, HealthWell Foundation, and the Government Accountability Project. Anna Still has been at ABD for nearly five years and was most recently promoted to Account Executive. Anna plays a critical role in our work for Reproductive Freedom for All, Mark Kelly for Senate, and Giffords. Get to know Anna, Mark, and the rest of our team on our staff page on our recently redesigned website:?https://lnkd.in/dqRXZ9dg

Election Day is finally here. Like many of you, we’re anxious and exhausted. But on our Fundraising Forward blog, you can read why we’re confident in a path forward for our team and clients who work to build a better world no matter who the next occupant of the White House may be.

We’re thrilled to announce… Our very own Valley Elliehausen, MBA, SHRM-SCP, Chief People Officer at A.B. Data, has been honored as a 2024 C-Suite Star / HR Executive of the Year by the Milwaukee Business Journal! Valley’s dedication to our team shines in every initiative she leads—from launching engagement surveys to creating our "fun committee" and reimagining our benefits. Her commitment to fostering a culture of belonging, support, and empowerment has transformed our workplace in countless ways. Valley attributes the people of A.B. Data as the source of her success. “Your voice helped shape where we had bright spots to shine a light on and areas where we needed improvement. From there, I have the opportunity to collaborate and co-create, with support from Bruce and Chuck, to reach our potential and create a work environment that makes us all proud to be part of ABD.” Congratulations, Valley! This award is well-deserved, and we're proud to have you guiding and shaping our culture. ?? #ABDPROUD #CPO #culture #milwaukeebusiness #CSuiteStar

We're proud to have leaders at all stages of their careers participating in the amazing programming hosted by The Nonprofit Alliance, ranging from attending this year's Leadership Summit to learning at the Leadership Lab to facilitating at the Fundraising Symposium. ? Last week it was all about the Rising Leaders Summit in Philadelphia! Samuel Bohn and Anna Still loved connecting with other rising leaders to hear about their experiences and learn from the summit's expert panelists.?

Our new website launched on Friday, and the reviews are pouring in: “Exceptional work!” "It’s gorgeous!" "The site looks amazing!" Ok, sure, those are reviews from our own team. But we hope you think it’s great too! Check it out: https://www.abddirect.com/