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The Secrets of Direct Mail for Nonprofits
October 13, 2022 at 9:11 am

Fundraising is the biggest challenge nonprofit organizations face. There are, however, tried-and-true methods that are essential to the success of a campaign. One of the most effective methods of marketing for nonprofits is direct mail. 

How to Save on Postage When Rates Increase in July
June 7, 2022 at 11:12 am

USPS postage rates are set to increase on July 10, 2022. This is a large increase. It’s not all bad news since direct mail is still very effective and driving response. We just have to get more creative to save on postage.

What’s Included — and Not Included — in the Postal Service Reform Act
March 9, 2022 at 12:32 pm

After passing the House Feb. 8 in a bipartisan vote, 342-92, the Postal Service Reform Act passed the Senate Tuesday with another bipartisan vote of 79-19. It now will move to President Joe Biden’s desk where it is expected to be signed. Here’s an overview of what’s in the final bill — and what’s not.

5 Ways To Save on Nonprofit Postage in 2022
February 1, 2022 at 1:11 pm

Direct mail is extremely effective for nonprofit fundraising. With ever-increasing postage rates, it can eat away at your donations. You should not stop sending direct mail, but there are some things you can do to decrease the amount of postage you pay. The less postage you pay the more donation dollars go toward your organization.

How To Perform a Database Cleanse
October 15, 2021 at 1:11 pm

When it comes to direct response, data is truly your most valuable asset. But far too often, nonprofit databases are filled with random (and often meaningless) fields while also failing to track and report on key data fields for the purpose of analysis and strategic planning.

How to Boost Direct Mailing Results
September 12, 2017 at 4:07 pm

When it comes to direct response, data is truly your most valuable asset. But far too often, nonprofit databases are filled with random (and often meaningless) fields while also failing to track and report on key data fields for the purpose of analysis and strategic planning. Maximizing your data potential can make all the difference […]

Personalization: Good, Bad and Just Plain Ugly
June 13, 2017 at 11:40 am

Dialogue with your donors, clients or prospects begins with good data; we all know that one tenet of direct mail—garbage in and out. When we go to the mailbox, a treasure trove of information on fun, as well as vital information, awaits us. Some good, some bad and at most, lame or even useless...

How to Supercharge Your Direct Mail ROI
May 10, 2017 at 10:27 am

Dialogue with your donors, clients or prospects begins with good data; we all know that one tenet of direct mail—garbage in and out. When we go to the mailbox, a treasure trove of information on fun, as well as vital information, awaits us. Some good, some bad and at most, lame or even useless. Why […]

USPS Gets OK for 2017 Price Increase
November 18, 2016 at 8:00 am

USPS prices are going up in 2017. First Class mail goes from 47 to 49 cents on Jan. 22, with other products seeing varying price increases. On Tuesday, the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) approved all postage raises USPS requested, except for special services price adjustments...