Associates at A Direct Solution combined have almost 100 years of experience in direct response, so we’re very comfortable performing the following direct mail consulting services and tasks.

• Provide a mailing program plan that presents acquisition and renewal strategies as distinct components
• Recommend an annual budget of estimated program costs and projected revenue, broken out in three sections: {Acquisitions and Renewals/Donor appeals/Monthly donor appeals}
• Produce copy, artwork, and creative designs for each appeal for your organization with subsequent approval processes
• Coordinate all mailing schedules between vendor partners and client
• Coordinate list management, including list acquisition
• Provide program analysis on an appeal, both on quarterly and annual basis
• Provide reconciliation of each appeal within 90 days of mail date
• Comply with all federal and state regulatory requirements for registration and reporting in all applicable states
• Meet regularly to discuss program status with client
• Collaborate with client’s staff to facilitate smooth transfer of files between client and vendor partners
• Keep you abreast of all government regulations as they relate to relevant direct marketing programs
• Work collaboratively with other vendors as needed
• Upon request, provide sound advice on coordination of other fundraising programs that may impact the direct marketing program goals, such as Events and Planned Giving programs
• Provide advice on how best to integrate these programs to maximize results
• As indicated, A Direct Solution has extensive experience running monthly giving programs, which is an area of major growth, especially online, for many organizations and is a great way to involve younger donors