Five practical tips to help you tell your stories well
1. Keep a journal or file of story ideas. When you happen upon a story that makes an impact on you personally, don’t lose it! Keep your “good idea” file handy and refresh it often. And remember that...
View ArticleTell me a story
By Bonnie O'Neill Meyer, CFRE Vice President, Chief Creative Officer When I first began traveling for business (many years ago!), my boss told me to think of every person sitting beside me on an...
View ArticleSteps to Success at Year End
It’s no secret in the fundraising world that November and December are two very important months of the year. Many organizations raise a significant portion of their total donations in these two...
View ArticleBounce-Back Engages Donors and Wins
A direct mail package Meyer Partners created for Little Brothers – Friends of the Elderly received the top marketing honor for direct mail at the 39th annual Tempo Awards ceremony, sponsored by the...
View ArticleTell your donors you love them!
Perhaps we exaggerate. Or maybe not. Donor attrition is a big problem for many nonprofits. There is natural donor attrition that occurs on every donor file — donors pass away, move or lose interest....
View ArticleMulti-Channel Strategies: Don’t forget the phone!
Successful fundraising relies on multiple channels for communication, including face-to-face visits, telephone, mail, email, and social media. Each one with individual strengths and weaknesses. There...
View ArticleAudience is Key
My high school speech teacher drilled this simple phrase into our heads before each speech — “Know Your Audience.” It’s also a critical point to remember when creating appeals. Do you know what...
View ArticleGet Real
We all want to bring our donors closer to those benefiting from the work of our organizations. But with all of the other distractions out there, how can you get your donor’s attention? The simple...
View ArticleDefy the Summer Slump
The summer slump. For most charities, summer months tend to be a more difficult time to enlist the support of donors through direct marketing. The kids are out of school and families are distracted...
View ArticleMeyer Partners Wins Three Tempo Awards
Meyer Partners recently received three Tempo Awards for marketing and creative excellence. The awards, from the Chicago Association of Direct Marketers, recognized direct mail appeals Meyer Partners...
View ArticleLutheran Immigration & Refugee Service
Meyer Partners is pleased to announce that Lutheran Immigration & Refugee Service (LIRS), Baltimore, MD has retained the agency for full-service, integrated direct response marketing services....
View ArticleCitizens Utility Board (CUB) of Illinois
Citizens Utility Board (CUB) of Illinois has selected Meyer Partners for direct response marketing services. CUB, which celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2014, has saved Illinois consumers over $10...
View ArticleMeyer Partners' account director Kristen Egan, CFRE, receives ALDE honor!
Meyer Partners congratulates account director Kristen Egan, CFRE, for receiving the "Outstanding Chapter Leader" award from the Association of Lutheran Development Executives (ALDE) at their annual...
View ArticleKristen Egan, CFRE, Promoted to Vice President
Please join us in congratulating Kristen Egan, CFRE, on her promotion to Vice President, Client Services, for Meyer Partners, LLC. During Kristen’s 15-year tenure with our agency, she has helped...
View ArticleTempo Awards Recognize Meyer Partners' Strategic and Creative Excellence
Meyer Partners won two Tempo Awards on July 17th for strategic and creative excellence. The awards, from the Chicago Association of Direct Marketers (CADM), recognized direct mail appeals Meyer...
View ArticleLutheran Hour Ministries
We are thrilled to share that Meyer Partners has been selected by Lutheran Hour Ministries to help provide integrated fundraising and marketing communication services. Lutheran Hour Ministries, located...
View ArticleConcordia University, St. Paul
We are honored to reveal that Meyer Partners has been chosen to help provide strategic fundraising and consulting services for Concordia University, St. Paul. Concordia University is an comprehensive...
View ArticleIncrease Revenue Through Integrated Multi-Channel Fundraising
It’s a cardinal rule in development. All fundraising is relationship based. If we doubt this principle, we won’t have very many donors . . . or for very long. But with a plan of strategic...
View ArticleBuilding a Culture of Philanthropy
I once met a man who, when asked about his occupation, replied that he was “a philanthropist.” read more
View ArticleCatch me if you can … and don’t let me slip away!
Musings from a prospective donor read more
View ArticleFundraising at it's Best
Fundraising at its best is RELATIONAL and, as we know, building relationships takes time, purpose and effort. In particular, first impressions are important. When you meet someone for the first time,...
View ArticleWe Welcome a New Colleague!
Tanja Ivosevic joined the Meyer Partners team in 2014 as a recent graduate, she took on the role of Marketing Assistant. She completed her degree at the University of Illinois at Chicago with a BS in...
View ArticleHeather R. McGinness Joins Meyer Partners
Heather R. McGinness, CNM, CFRE, has joined Meyer Partners as Senior Consultant – Account Executive. McGinness will provide expert counsel and manage marketing and fundraising initiatives for several...
View ArticleElevated Ethics – Taking the High Road
By: Heather R. McGinness, CNM, CFRE“Ethical practices.” These are two words that are absolutely essential to maintaining the credibility of not only the fundraising profession, but the collective...
View ArticleProfessional Standards, Sacred Trust
The results of this year’s Edelman Trust Barometer revealed that non-governmental organizations (NGO’s) saw the largest decline in trust of all institutions. That’s right, nonprofits saw a greater...
View ArticleGeneva College
Geneva College has selected Meyer Partners as its new partner for integrated direct response fundraising and marketing services. Founded in 1848, Geneva College has been providing academically...
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