Tag Archives: Fundraising letters
Boost Fundraising Letter Response Rates by Making Responding Convenient
I had a client who wanted to drive prospective customers to his online store using a postcard. Great idea, I thought, and cost effective. He had a terrific product, a compelling offer, and a sound business model. He had just … Continue reading
Six Easy Ways to Warm Up a Fundraising Letter Appeal
Which would you read first (and right to the end): a typed, generic fundraising letter from the Red Cross or a hand-written letter from your grandma Hostetler in Muleshoe, TX? I’d choose the personal letter over the impersonal every time. … Continue reading
Dear Alan, What do you Recommend for Reminder Letters?
Dear Alan, Do you have any suggestions for the (post direct mail) reminder letter? I would love your thoughts on the letter as well as the donation form. Thanks, Shannon Brown —————————————————————- Receive a free fundraising tip like this each … Continue reading
Quiz: Do You Write to Someone, or Everyone, in Your Donation Request Letters?
The secret to success in direct mail fundraising is to write to an individual, not to a list. Write to someone, not to everyone. Take this short quiz to discover if your appeal letters are personal or impersonal. —————————————————————- Receive … Continue reading
