Douglas K. Shaw has been the Chairman/CEO of Douglas Shaw & Associates, a leading direct response fundraising firm, for 31 years. During his 45-year career, he has consulted with hundreds of high-impact leaders and companies. His firm raises hundreds of millions of dollars annually for nonprofit organizations and ministries that change the lives of men, women, and children. Doug holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Simpson University and a Master of Arts degree in Theology from Fuller Seminary. He is the author of three other books: The Rules of Fundraising (2012), More Rules of Fundraising (2017), and The Six Essentials of Rapidly Growing Nonprofits (2019). Doug resides in his home state of Washington, where he and his wife Kathryn enjoy entertaining family and friends while exploring the wonders of creation.