How to Write the Perfect Fundraising Letter

How to Write the Perfect Fundraising Letter

1. The Opening  When you address your reader, do so in a personal manner. Instead of using an opening line reading, “Dear Supporter” use the donor’s name. When a letter is not personalized a donor can feel like a number in a machine and automatically reject the...
Mobile Marketing by the Numbers

Mobile Marketing by the Numbers

Once upon a time companies advertised through newspaper and radio ads, and communicated with clients face-to-face. Thirty years ago, companies primarily used television ads, while connecting with customers primarily via phone. In the last ten years, companies have...
Getting Prepped for #Bridge15

Getting Prepped for #Bridge15

It’s coming up quickly – eight more sleeps and we will be arriving in Washington for the 10th annual Bridge to Integrated Marketing and Fundraising Conference. We’re very excited for this year’s packed agenda. Here’s the breakdown of the...
Donors Receive Real-Time Thank Yous

Donors Receive Real-Time Thank Yous

We live in an incredible time.Recently, the Swedish blood donation service announced an initiative where donors are sent automatic text messages telling them when their blood has actually been used.This service has actually been running in Stockholm for three...