Direct Mail

10 Things I Learned From 30 Years in Sustainer Giving, Part 1
October 13, 2022 at 9:23 am

Since 2015, so much has changed that it's making sustainer giving much easier for donors and nonprofits. Payment platforms; donor database; smartphones; and growth in email, social media and other channels have made a huge impact.

The Secrets of Direct Mail for Nonprofits
October 13, 2022 at 9:11 am

Fundraising is the biggest challenge nonprofit organizations face. There are, however, tried-and-true methods that are essential to the success of a campaign. One of the most effective methods of marketing for nonprofits is direct mail. 

How Storytelling Can Help Personalize Donor Communications
September 21, 2022 at 9:57 am

Storytelling can entertain, educate and entice people to act. Nonprofits have more stories at their fingertips than any other organization. Nonprofits that create an internal storytelling culture can excite staff and volunteers, entice new supporters, strengthen relationships with donors, and raise more funds.

Direct Mail Personalization Pays Off
September 9, 2022 at 10:29 am

As a nonprofit, every penny spent on direct mail needs to be accounted for. It also needs to be justified. However, if you find a simple way to increase your ROI, you should jump all over it. That simple thing is direct mail personalization.

Book Review: Creative Deviations
July 21, 2022 at 10:51 am

It’s finally here: a new handbook on direct mail called "Creative Deviations." It’s heavy, it’s filled with 286 pages, with nice large print, easy-to-read typeface and lots of “yous.”