Proposals that appeal or appall

Proposals that appeal will speak to the real needs of the requesting organization and the interests of the potential funder, and will be based on a complete review of the funder’s printed and published materials, if any.

Making more money from mail

Here are 12 ways you can make more money from direct mail. Many organizations have put these money-making methods to work successfully. While not every suggestion will work for your organization, at least some of them should.

What has creativity got to do with it?

Some tools and tips to help improve your writing and communication skills.

Harnessing the power of database marketing

Database marketing technology now makes it possible to bring personal service to every donor and cultivate better relations with customers, volunteers, donors, members, participants and sponsors.

Matching gifts — an easy way to double or triple donors’ contributions

Often overlooked as a form of corporate philanthropy, matching gifts are an arrangement through which an eligible employee’s gift to an eligible institution is matched in cash by a gift from the employer.

More donors look for a return on their investment

How donors are seeking accountability and tangible evidence of ROI

What should you really do when the reply card comes back?

Subtle changes and new communication pieces can improve your prospecting.