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LIVE + FREE STRATEGY SESSION
'Gift Catalogs Made Simple' with Melissa Kruse
'Gift Catalogs Made Simple' with Melissa Kruse
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 2pm ET, 11am PT
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 2pm ET, 11am PT
Seating is limited so act fast!
Ready to create a gift catalog that adds revenue to your year-end campaign?
Most organizations think gift catalogs are complicated. They're not.
With the right approach, you can have your first gift catalog ready to mail quicker than most appeals. And once you see how donors respond, you'll wonder why you waited so long to try one.
Most organizations think gift catalogs are complicated. They're not.
With the right approach, you can have your first gift catalog ready to mail quicker than most appeals. And once you see how donors respond, you'll wonder why you waited so long to try one.
In this 60-minute strategy session, Melissa Kruse will walk you through her system for creating gift catalogs that donors love:
In this 60-minute strategy session, Melissa Kruse will walk you through her system for creating gift catalogs that donors love:
How to find catalog items that connect with your donors (hint: they're already in your programs)
How to write mini-stories that make donors want to give (with real examples you can ‘steal like an artist’ from)
How to price items to maximize revenue without overwhelming donors
How to design your catalog to look professional on any budget
STRATEGY SESSION DETAILS:
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August 26, 2025
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Melissa has been creating gift catalogs for over 10 years. She's seen what works, what flops, and exactly what separates catalogs that raise money from ones that collect dust.
Plus, she genuinely loves creating them – which means she'll show you how to make the process enjoyable instead of stressful.
Plus, she genuinely loves creating them – which means she'll show you how to make the process enjoyable instead of stressful.
This session is perfect if:
This session is perfect if:
You've never created a gift catalog but want to try
You have a catalog that isn't performing as well as you'd like
You're looking for ways to boost year-end revenue without adding another appeal a catalog that isn't performing as well as you'd like
BONUS for live attendees: Melissa will share real gift catalog examples from organizations of all sizes, plus a template and worksheets to help you identify and price your items.
Come with your questions! This isn't a lecture – it's a working session where you'll get specific advice for your organization.
Come with your questions! This isn't a lecture – it's a working session where you'll get specific advice for your organization.
Presented by
Presented by
Melissa Kruse
Melissa Kruse
Senior Fundraising Advisor
Born and raised in Hawaii, Melissa is an islander at heart who currently resides in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, two kids, and four ducks. With over 12 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, Melissa is a seasoned fundraiser who excels in direct mail fundraising, graphic design, and copywriting. Her passion lies in crafting compelling stories that inspire donors to make a difference. Melissa enjoys building relationships and collaborating with individuals and organizations advocating for a variety of worthy causes, both locally and globally.
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