By Hank Lewis, MA, CFRM on April 16, 2014
April 23: Keeping Your Bucket Full … With Direct Mail by Jonathan Howard The national average rate of donor retention (that’s the number of donors who gave in two consecutive 12-month periods) is a horrendous 35 percent. April 23: Events In Private Homes: Part II by Hank Lewis Education, Cultivation & Stewardship – What can/should […]
By Two Blog Contributors on March 26, 2014
Because of the time-sensitivity of the first article, we’ve moved the postings on “Events in Private Homes” to April 9. 1. The CFC and Leverage: National Volunteer Week & Global Youth Service Day by Bill Huddleston This year is the 40th anniversary of National Volunteer Week, and this year it runs from April 6-12th. The […]
By Two Blog Contributors on February 26, 2014
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Direct Mail, Direct Response: An Introduction
by Jonathan Howard
In the internet age, with a host of easy, cheap and fast electronic media from which to choose, why do major national charities still spend the time and money to request charitable donations by mail?
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Proposed Changes to CFC Regulations Update: How You Can Help Save the Combined Federal Campaign – Part I
by Bill Huddleston
The summer was… when the outcry from the non-profit community resulted in the July Congressional hearing about the impact of the regulations as proposed by OPM.
Hank Lewis with Development Consultant Associates has over thirty years as a fundraising consultant and is a specialist in Board and Leadership Development, Capital Campaign, Bequest Program and Major Gifts. [Read more ...]