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How to Use Data to Reduce Your Direct Mail Marketing Costs

sgEngage

With the rise of mailing costs coupled with worldwide fundraising competition for every cent, your nonprofit organization can’t afford to guess when it comes to your fundraising program’s direct mail expenses. When you allow data to guide your direct mail strategy, your organization can save time and money. Direct mail?

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[ASK AN EXPERT] What is the Best Way to Acquire Donor Phone Numbers?

Bloomerang

Dear Charity Clairity, Do you have any tips for acquiring phone numbers? We have many long-time donors for whom we only have a mailing address. Our online form for giving collects more, but most gifts still come by mail. Dear Call Me Maybe, You’re certainly on the right track wanting to make phone calls to donors.

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How to Collect Compelling Stories to Use in Your Fundraising Work

The Fundraising Authority

Sometimes this conversation happens in person or on the phone. Other times, we talk to our donors through newsletters, e-mails and snail mail letters. In-person conversations are better for collecting stories than phone calls, but they are not always possible. How to Solicit Stories for Your Fundraising Work.

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Building Donor Relationships With Direct Mail In A Digital World

Kindful

There was a time not too long ago when digital channels like email, social media, and text messaging were seen as complementary to direct mail: the cornerstone of any robust donor communications strategy. Unfortunately, direct mail seems to have fallen out of favor with nonprofit communicators. And yes, that includes direct mail!

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100+ Fundraising Tasks for Your Nonprofit’s Board

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Be familiar with every fundraising program, event, campaign, and activity so you can tell others (sustainers, major gifts, events, direct mail, giving circles, etc.). Stay in regular contact with newsrooms and pitch stories to help the organization reach a larger audience. bulk mail permits, rules and regulations, mail houses).

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What Are You Doing with Your Donor Data?

Greater Giving

Your donor data may include phone numbers, emails, birthdays, donation history, and even meal preferences. Here are the key pieces of information we suggest gathering: Contact details: Gather donors’ names, email addresses, phone numbers, and postal addresses. Use your mailing list effectively.

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Virtual Fundraising: 5 Tips for Moving In-Person Auctions Online

Nonprofit Tech for Good

As resources may be limited, it’s best to target items that won’t take a lot of phone calls or research to request. electronically or via regular mail). While it’s important to target your usual guest list, do not forget to contact participants from all past fundraising events and campaigns.

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