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Online Training (Live)

Make Yourself More Appealing

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Direct mail is NOT dead. And most nonprofits could be raising more money, by making simple changes to their direct mail strategy.

In this interactive session, Laura will share some of the secrets that she uses to raise more money for her clients.

You'll see real-life examples (good, bad and ugly!) and learn research-based techniques that work in fundraising appeal letters.

You'll also leave with new ideas that will help your next direct mail campaign raise more money for your organization.

TARGET AUDIENCE Nonprofit Staff and Board Members
EXPERIENCE LEVEL Any
FORMAT Online, Live
DURATION 2 Hours

Participant Outcomes

You can expect to learn the following:

  • why one size doesn't fit all in fundraising appeals
  • how to adjust your message for different audiences
  • the two audiences you must always appeal to
  • ways to make your appeal letter stand out from the rest
  • the easiest way to raise more money this year

To reinforce the lessons learned, participants will review "before" and "after" letters.


About the Instructor

Laura Rhodes is a Certified Fund Raising Executive and fundraising trainer who has 20+ years of experience working with - and for - nonprofits. As a former program officer with an international corporate foundation, Laura brings a unique perspective to the fundraising process. She knows what works, what doesn't, and why.

Contact Laura to schedule this training!

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5 Little Things That Will Make a Big Difference in Your Next Fundraising Appeal
Here's a little fundraising inspiration from the football field. Bear Bryant, legendary coach of the Alabama Crimson Tide, once said, "Little things make the difference. Everyone is well prepared in the big things, but only the winners perfect the little things." That's true for your fundraising appeal, too. Yes, there are best practices in letter writing - those are the big things. This post shares 5 simple "little things" you can do to make your next fundraising letter stand out. (read more)