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Tip of the Month

Ask for Free Lists

May, 2002
I wanted to offer a tip to fundraisers who do relief work for national and international disasters. Some list providers are willing to give FREE names to fundraisers who are doing disaster relief efforts in cases such as hurricanes, floods, Sept. 11th, Oklahoma City, etc. Don't hesitate to ask list owners when you are in need. Boardroom has had this program in place for over 10 years (we actually call the fundraisers directly) and many fundraisers have been able to take advantage of it. We normally offer between 100,000 to 500,000 names absolutely free in needy situations. It doesn't hurt to ask!
Amy Altmann
Boardroom

Past Tips
May, 2006 Data Management and Hygiene Tips
November, 2005 Top 10 Common Mistakes in Acquisition
July, 2003 Summer tests
June, 2003 Take advantage of those slow summer months!
May, 2003 Are You Violating Your Online Privacy Policy?
April, 2003 The Little Message: penny-wise and pound-foolish
March, 2003 Newsletter as Fundraising Tool
February, 2003 Member vs. Donor
January, 2003 Live stamps vs. indicia
May, 2002 Ask for Free Lists
April, 2002 Should You Suppress Deceased Donors From Your Database?
March, 2002 Three Proven Strategies to Reach Lapsed Donors
February, 2002 Postal Sorting Tip
January, 2002 Piggyback Your Test Package Onto A Larger Run of Someone Else's Roll Out
November, 2001 Identify yourself on the outer envelope
November, 2001 Add a lift note to your year-end appeal
May, 2001 Promote Planned Giving at Tax Time
April, 2001 Convert your annual report into a brochure
March, 2001 Welcome Package
February, 2001 Tips for Reinstating Lapsed Donors
January, 2001 Look at your package with fresh eyes
December, 2000 Successful Online Holiday Appeal
November, 2000 Undeliverable? NOT!
October, 2000 Learn Before You Leap
September, 2000 Select Nth Names for Prospect Creative Tests
August, 2000 Use a Double Control Periodically When Testing
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