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Marketing vs Fundraising: Understanding the Difference

Apr 15, 2025 12:45:00 PM

Outreach is crucial to success in both nonprofit and for-profit sectors. Yet marketing strategy and fundraising for monetary donations serve different purposes, follow unique approaches, and rely on...

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How PURLs Track Engagement Before Consumers Click or Convert

Nov 19, 2024 1:15:00 PM

Incorporating PURLs into direct response campaigns does more than drive clicks; it provides a strategic view of consumer interest, preferences, and behavior before they make a decision. A...

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How Marketing Guides Patients Before Booking Healthcare Appointments

Nov 6, 2024 10:30:00 AM

This article will discuss healthcare marketing strategies, providing readers with an informative guide to creating impactful campaigns, exploring key approaches, and examining the implications for...

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Why Full-Funnel Marketing Is Key to Healthcare Success

Oct 29, 2024 3:05:41 PM

In healthcare, a patient's journey is unique, often complex, and influenced by many stages before making a decision. Full-funnel marketing—addressing every step of a consumer’s journey from...

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Track Direct Mail Delivery to Align Marketing and Boost Response Rates

Oct 23, 2024 10:15:00 AM

Tracking when your mail hits the mailbox gives you the insight to align your outreach—a follow-up email, social media ads, or other touchpoints—at just the right time. Tracking also helps you...

How Storefronts Can Fuel Your Nonprofit's Mission

Sep 25, 2024 10:15:00 AM

Cause Meets Commerce: How Storefronts Can Fuel Your Nonprofit's Mission

In today's world, social impact is no longer an afterthought – it's a driving force. Millennials and especially Gen Z, known...

The 4 P's of Healthcare Marketing: A Checkup Reveals Challenges

Aug 20, 2024 9:15:00 AM

The 4 P's of marketing – Product, Price, Place, and Promotion – have been the foundation of marketing strategy for decades. But in the ever-evolving world of healthcare, these traditional Ps can...

Crafting Compelling Appeal Letters: Three Distinct Messaging Strategies

Aug 6, 2024 1:00:00 PM

Appeal letters are vital for nonprofits, charities, and other organizations to mobilize support and funding. Crafting a compelling message is essential to capturing the attention and generosity of...

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Appending Data and Finding Missing Pieces

Jul 31, 2024 11:15:00 AM

Direct marketing thrives on laser-focused outreach. But a cluttered customer file with missing information can scatter your shot. This blog post equips you with the tactics to append valuable data...

Mastering Microtargeting: Tailoring Fundraising Appeal Letters for Maximum Impact

Jul 24, 2024 10:00:00 AM

In the world of fundraising, one size does not fit all. Microtargeting, tailoring messages to specific audience segments, can significantly boost your campaign's effectiveness. By understanding...