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Direct Mail: Why it’s Not Time to Stop

November 16, 2026
Sarah Lawson
Bequests and Legacies, Boards and Fundraising, Direct Mail, Strategy
Some charities have stopped sending direct mail, almost entirely.  It’s a decision often made when comparing the cost of mail to digital. Postage costs have soared in recent years, so cutting back on mail gives you big savings.  If that’s…
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The Secret to Standing Out on Giving Tuesday

November 2, 2026
Sarah Lawson
Digital Fundraising, Direct Mail, Fundraising
How a Match Turns Giving Tuesday from Noise into Action  Giving Tuesday has a problem. Everyone’s asking on the same day, for the same reason: because it’s Giving Tuesday. Your donor’s inbox will be full of messages from nonprofits. All…
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Your Year-End Fundraising Roadmap

October 12, 2026
Jeff Brooks
Donor Psychology
Don’t let the year-end rush catch you by surprise.   It’s the most important and profitable time of year to be asking your donors to give, particularly for those of us in the USA. Here’s a roadmap of things you can do in the final…
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The 6 Drivers of Nonprofit Fundraising Growth

November 27, 2024
Sean Triner
Boards and Fundraising, Fundraising, Strategy
Fundraising can often feel overwhelming. There is pressure to deliver immediate results while also planning for sustainable growth. It is possible – if you have all the resources you need.  As you know, fundraisers are often asked to achieve miraculous…
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Do I Still Love Premiums!? (2022 update added)

January 4, 2022
Sean Triner
Direct Mail, Bequests and Legacies, Major and Mid Value Donors, Monthly Giving
Are premium direct mails still pulling their weight in donor acquisition? Direct mail, and in particular, premium direct mail, provided the largest source of new ‘one-off’ donors in Australia and New Zealand in 2016.  Also, direct mail is also the…
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