Monthly Archives: October 2006

Don’t Mail a #10 Fundraising Letter Envelope if You Want to Stand Out

What would you do if I mailed you a package of black and white photos? Would you throw the package in the trash unopened? —————————————————————- Receive a free fundraising tip like this each week by email. Sign up for Raiser … Continue reading

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Friend, Get a Friend with Donation Request Fundraising Letters.

New donors are closer than you think. Often they are friends of your donors, or family members. —————————————————————- Receive a free fundraising tip like this each week by email. Sign up for Raiser Sharpe Tips here Browse Alan’s books, handbooks … Continue reading

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Stamps Boost Response Rates Over Metered Postage or Indicias (Usually).

Direct mail fundraisers learned long ago that stamps boost response rates. Maybe the same will work for your sales letters. Why not test and find out? —————————————————————- Receive a free fundraising tip like this each week by email. Sign up … Continue reading

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