The Trinket Dilemma: Considering the Pros and Cons of Premium Incentives
Sugarcoat it all you want, but offering premiums in an acquisition campaign is, essentially, bribery. And pretty unsubtle bribery at that. You’re saying to a prospect, “Look, I’m afraid you don’t care enough about my organization’s work to support it out of passion or principle, so I’ll offer you this trinket to try and buy your loyalty.”
- People:
- Willis Turner
- Places:
- U.S.
Willis Turner believes great writing has the power to change minds, save lives, and make people want to dance and sing. Willis is the creative director at Huntsinger & Jeffer. He worked as a lead writer and creative director in the traditional advertising world for more than 15 years before making the switch to fundraising 20 years ago. In his work with nonprofit organizations and associations, he has written thousands of appeals, renewals and acquisition communications for every medium. He creates direct-response campaigns, and collateral communications materials that get attention, tell powerful stories and persuade people to take action or make a donation.
