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Should I Use Every Door Direct Mail?
Every Door Direct Mail is the least expensive way to send bulk mail. Postage is just 19.2 cents apiece. While our earlier post, What is Every Door Direct Mail? , gives you the basics, this post will explore when you should & shouldn't use EDDM. ...there is...

What is Every Door Direct Mail?
Bulk mail without a mailing permit? Yes, it's now possible. Postage as low as 19.2 apiece? Yes, that's how the Every Door Direct Mail program from the USPS works. Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM) is perfect for local businesses, marketing professionals or real estate...

Your Database: The Lifeblood of Your Organization
What would you do if you woke up tomorrow and the entire contents of your database were gone? Not only would all of your contacts be gone, but so would the history of donations and payments. If you use your database to track event registration, that information would...

What to Look For When Considering Database Management Outsourcing
There are many reasons to consider outsourcing your database management including: Your current database manager has resigned or been terminated Your current database manager is taking an extended leave Your organization is experiencing rapid growth and your database...

Why Consider Outsourcing Your Database Management?
Successfully running a nonprofit or membership organization requires a very broad set of diverse talents. Based on this, it’s certainly possible that nobody at your organization can accurately be described as a database expert. Neglecting your database isn’t an option...

How To Find USPS Carrier Routes
One of the most common questions we get related to bulk mail is “How can I find the carrier route for a neighborhood or community?” Of course, one of the many benefits of working with our team is that we will do this work for you. We realize that you may want to do...

US Postal Service 2021 Holiday Closures
Losing sight of the US Postal Service’s holiday closures is the easiest way to delay your bulk mail campaigns. This post will help you keep track of when the USPS is closed in 2021. Most businesses are open during several of the federally-observed holidays, so it can...

2021 USPS Rate Increase
Rates Effective Sunday, January 24, 2021 Each year, the USPS is allowed to raise rates. As long as the proposed rate increase falls within the rate of inflation, there's no need for approval from the US Congress or any other entity. This brief post tells you what’s...
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