Posts Tagged ‘fundraising’
5 Tips for a Successful Fundraising Campaign
As fundraisers, creating successful campaigns is our mission. We take all of our wonderful ideas and we test to find the right combination of tactics that will have the “stickiness” we need. Successful campaigns have to be thoughtfully planned to get us to our destination. These are 5 helpful tips for your next fundraising campaign.…
Read MoreMaking Memories, and Renewing the Connection
By Marie Morganelli Recently, I signed up for a membership with The Rails to Trails Conservancy. For $10, I received a t-shirt, a membership card, and an acknowledgement that included another opportunity for me to part with my money in support of this organization. Receiving that membership card made me stop and really think about…
Read MorePower up your Peer-to-Peer Web Site
By Dawn Iype Runs, walks, and rides, oh my! All are becoming increasingly popular with charities looking to engage and leverage their existing donor base. Peer-to-peer fundraising is a great way to use your current donors to reach new ones. When your supporters ask their own personal contacts for donations, those prospective donors are much…
Read MoreKey Performance Indicators: 4 Key Takeaways Every Marketer Needs to Know
By Rachel Reid I had the opportunity to participate in Defining and Using KPIs for Measurability and Success, a webinar hosted by the Direct Marketing Association of Washington (DMAW) and sponsored by RHA Marketing. Elizabeth Engel, CEO & Chief Strategist of Spark Consulting, and Trevor Mitchell, Vice President of American Mensa discussed the importance of…
Read MoreCharitable Giving: Donors Focus On One or Two Organizations
by Daniela Yu and Amy Adkins Charitable Giving: Donors Focus On One or Two Organizations is reposted with permission from Gallup. STORY HIGHLIGHTS Donors regularly give to one or two charities Fully engaged donors are twice as likely to plan to increase their funding A compelling brand or service promise engages donors Americans have a strong…
Read MoreWhat Members Want
Raise your hand if you never planned on a career in direct mail. You, too? I knew I wasn’t alone. My initial foray into direct marketing happened the way it happens for many: by accident. I had set out on a quest to find the perfect job in book publishing, and while interviewing for entry-level…
Read MoreList Professionals – This One’s for You!
As we list professionals know, the most important part of any direct marketing campaign is the list. If you are not reaching the right audience your goals will not be achieved. And on May 11th, The Direct Marketing Association of Washington is holding the one and only annual List Bazaar exclusively for list professionals. That’s right;…
Read MoreDM 201: Get Out of the Office!
As direct marketers, we’re some of the hardest working professionals—juggling countless details and deadlines, responding to donors, and analyzing data—so it’s easy to forget that we need to find time to think. Thinking time—with no interruptions or timetable—helps us move beyond just trying to keep our heads above water, and to consider priorities, and what…
Read MoreDirect Marketing 101: Data
Part two of a new blog series. In Direct Marketing, data plays a crucial component to measuring the success of a campaign. How is it collected? Processed? Received? Our data helps garner our results and tells us what worked, what didn’t work, and what we can do next to improve on the next campaign. In…
Read MoreThe Skinny on DM101 – The Basics: A Participant’s View
On March 2, I had the pleasure of attending DMAW’s DM 101 Course – The Basics. It was a wonderful event and like most ideal association communities, DMAW provides an excellent full day introductory seminar that has become the standard for bringing industry newbies, mostly 1-4 years in their careers, up to speed. Held…
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