Nonprofit Direct Mail Campaigns

Animal Friends

"No One Should Be Alone for the Holidays"

The incredible story of Paris, who was found near starvation and abused, is depicted in this direct mail campaign. How could anyone resist donating?

World Neighbors Magazine

"Updated design for an existing magazine"

World Neighbors, a nonprofit in Oklahoma City, chose us to recreate their quarterly magazine. Used as a fundraiser and communications device, the magazine's new size is optimized for low-cost direct mail postage rates.

Women Thrive Worldwide

"A Gift of Hope"

Women Thrive Worldwide is a Washington, DC based nonprofit. The pictured direct mail fundraising campaign was designed to acquire donors committed to ending world poverty.

Elgin Academy

"Participation Means Everything – Annual Campaign"

Shown is our design for a direct mail annual fundraiser campaign directed to parents, alumni, friends and extended family members of the school. The campaign included multiple versions for each audience.

BRAC

"Invest in a Girl" mailer

BRAC is a highly-recognized, international organization dedicated to alleviating poverty. We created their direct mail fundraiser to acquire new donors in the USA. Supporters of BRAC include Wangari Maathai, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and former US President, Bill Clinton.

Davis & Elkins Centennial
Campaign Report

After a three-year capital campaign, Davis & Elkins College engaged Direct Axis to create this final report of gifts and successful campaign analysis.

Shade Foundation

Shade Foundation, a non-profit whose mission is to eradicate skin cancer, engaged our services to create this guide to skin cancer detection.

Direct Mail Fundraising Package

"Our Year in Rescues"

A fundraising brochure and donation letter are the main components of this annual campaign for Animal Friends. Images used in the mailer were colorized to communicate the loneliness and suffering of abandoned dogs, cats and rabbits.

Davis & Elkins Annual Campaign

"Giving A Competitive Edge"

Davis & Elkins wanted to show their modern campus to all recipients of their Annual Campaign. The panoramic view captures the School's beautiful surroundings and the body copy is geared to capture the donations of the audience.

WVU Event Promotion

"Building Greatness Campaign"

Metallic silver and black were used to set the tone of an aggressive campaign for the West Virginia University 'Building Greatness' Dinner. Unique graphics immediately told the attendees at this event that they were part of a very special occasion.

Waynesburg College
Fundraising Campaign

"Pride and Tradition"

Waynesburg College's annual campaign needed a theme and a vibrant look to capture the interest of prospective donors. To achieve those goals with a limited budget, student images and campus scenes were used in an updated 2-color greeting card format. Recipients were asked to show their 'Pride and Tradition' by donating. Personalized gift cards with variable donation strings relative to each individual's giving history were also included in this successful campaign.

Animal Friends

"Fundraising Mailer"

Cute, heart-warming and fun. The direct mail campaign pictured above describes Animal Friends' solutions for unwanted pets by taking the reader through a day in the life of a rescued dog named Jeannie.

Northland Public Library Foundation
Donor Campaign

Northland Public Library Foundation engaged Direct Axis to create this 40th Anniversary donor and prospect direct mail campaign.

Davis & Elkins College

"Giving A Competitive Edge"

A dramatic package was needed to catch the attention of the recipient of this combination Annual Campaign and kick-off of a $20 million Capital Campaign. Varying colors and a special insert packet were used to separate the 2 messages.