Colorado State University

AudienceGeneral
PurposeStewardship
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Description

The July Thank You card is the annual soft launch of CSU's fiscal year solicitation calendar. Targeting recently lapsed loyal donors, for the last two years we have also included a leadership annual giving segment, providing LAG donors with a second opportunity to respond to a direct mail campaign (they are also typically solicited in late November). Our donor "gift" this year was a set of three custom postcards celebrating the history of CSU with vintage imagery from our Library archives. This piece has performed well, with the average gift amount ~55% higher than other direct mail pieces, and significant positive feedback about the artwork and gift.

Submitted ByLaurel Baltic - Assistant Director of Annual Giving, Outreach and Communications
Year2024
Keywords
  • Recognition
  • Retention