Bold Move
● In FY12 alone, direct mail-acquired donors gave more than $34 million to other channels, in addition to their direct mail contributions. But, the question everyone has is about cause and effect. Even the Society has conducted tests that show event donors who receive direct mail give more money than event donors who do not receive direct mail. In reality, that is old news as there have been many tests both within the Society and in the industry to prove it. The question is whether direct mail is required to get that extra revenue. It’s a good question, and I know many industry experts who have an opinion. But, in the end, those are just opinions. Without facts to use, their challenge is to do everything possible to recoup any of that revenue with other communications or perhaps even an integrated campaign that includes direct mail.
- Companies:
- American Cancer Society
- Campbell Rinker
Vice President, Strategy & Development
Eleventy Marketing Group
Angie is ridiculously passionate about EVERYTHING she’s involved in — including the future and success of our nonprofit industry.
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Angie is a senior exec with 25 years of experience in direct and relationship marketing. She is a C-suite consultant with experience over the years at both nonprofits and agencies. She currently leads strategy and development for marketing intelligence agency Eleventy Marketing Group. Previously she has worked at the innovative startup DonorVoice and as general manager of Merkle’s Nonprofit Group, as well as serving as that firm’s CRM officer charged with driving change within the industry. She also spent more 14 years leading the marketing, fundraising and CRM areas for two nationwide charities, The Arthritis Foundation and the American Cancer Society. Angie is a thought leader in the industry and is frequent speaker at events, and author of articles and whitepapers on the nonprofit industry. She also has received recognition for innovation and influence over the years.
