In this episode of What the Fundraising Podcast… Tune in for practical advice on integrating handwritten notes into outreach strategies and scaling genuine connections! This episode features David Wachs, the founder and CEO of Handwrytten, a pioneering platform reinvigorating the tradition of handwritten notes with innovative, robot-based solutions. Trusted by major meal box services, eCommerce leaders, nonprofits, and professionals, Handwrytten is reshaping how brands and individuals forge meaningful connections through authentic, handwritten communication. Moreover, David is a frequent speaker on messaging technology, having presented at events such as the Direct Marketing Association, South By Southwest, Advertising Research Foundation, and the National Restaurant Association. His expertise has been recognized on the front page of the Washington Post and in interviews with Direct Marketing News, Crain's Chicago Business, the American Express OPEN network, AMA's Marketing News, and Bloomberg Radio. He has also been quoted in numerous publications, including The Wall Street Journal, USA TODAY, Variety, Startup Nation, and US Banker Magazine.   In this episode, you will be able to: Understand the impact of handwritten notes in a digital communication landscape. Learn about the scalability and authenticity of automated handwritten notes. Compare the effectiveness of handwritten notes versus digital gimmicks in outreach. Recognize the importance of genuine gratitude in donor engagement for nonprofits. Discover practical methods to integrate and scale handwritten notes in outreach strategies. Get all the resources from today’s episode here.  Connect with me: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_malloryerickson/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whatthefundraising YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@malloryerickson7946 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/mallory-erickson-bressler/ Website: malloryerickson.com/podcast Loved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-the-fundraising/id1575421652 If you haven’t already, please visit our new What the Fundraising community forum. Check it out and join the conversation at this link. If you’re looking to raise more from the right funders, then you’ll want to check out my Power Partners Formula, a step-by-step approach to identifying the optimal partners for your organization. This free masterclass offers a great starting point