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Nonprofits, Maximize Fundraising with High-Impact Direct Mail

Nonprofits, Maximize Fundraising with High-Impact Direct Mail

In the digital-first world, direct mail is still a very robust tool that nonprofits can use to foster engagement and raise money. Unlike an email or social media message, a well-thought-out piece of tangible mail demands attention and often reaps higher response rates.

The Power of Direct Mail in Fundraising

Direct mail allows for personal touches between nonprofits and their donors, evoking storytelling and emotional appeal. Paired with high-quality printing and strategic messaging, direct mail campaigns can amass huge fundraising success.

Guidelines for Engaging Appeal Letters

Personalize: Use name and reference donation history.

Stories: Tell an impactful story with the work undertaken by the organization.

Clear Ask: Make It Easy to Respond: QR, website, envelope.

Multi-Touch Approach: A thank-you note or a second appeal for follow-up for better response.

 Donor Segmentation: How Nonprofits Can Leverage to Have Better Response Rates

Donor segmentation based on giving history, interests, and levels of engagement, will have more relevant and targeted mailers. The same may mean sending a different appeal to the lapsed donors compared to that going to the recurring donors.

Case Study: Successful Nonprofit Direct Mail Campaign

A regional food bank ran direct mail appeals with personalized elements, including a donor’s past contribution history and impact statements. This led to a 25% increase in repeat donations compared to prior years.

Direct mail continues to be an effective fundraising method for nonprofit organizations. By using personalization, segmenting donors, and leveraging messaging in a strategic way, real connections can be made with donors to further elevate engagement. Direct mail, complemented by a digital follow-up, can become incredibly impactful regarding nonprofit fundraising.

 

Jennifer Turgeon

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