Have you ever donated to charity and received a message in return that says something like, “Thank you. Your donation is very much appreciated.” Blah, it makes me cringe. You can tell it’s the same letter sent to all donors and it certainly doesn’t make you feel like...
Recently, I received a piece of direct mail from St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. They sent me a holiday-themed letter, but it was the envelope that caught my attention. It was bright red with an image of a penguin wearing a hat and scarf on it. A string of...
This is a guest blog written by Erica Waasdorp, President off A Direct Solution. A Direct Solution helps nonprofits raise sustainable revenue through annual appeals and monthly giving. As part of NextPage’s Lunch & Learn series, on June 15th, 2017 Erica...
Is your thank you letter meaningful and evoking an emotional response? When was the last time you picked up the phone to thank a customer for their business? If the answer to either of these questions is “I don’t know” then you might be hurting your relationship...
Let’s face it, there is a new marketing channel popping up every month it seams like. So why are non-profits sticking to one of the oldest avenues known to marketing? It’s because, direct mail still drives the strongest response rate when asking for donations. See how...
