Category: Alliance Report
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Alliance Notes–January 15, 2019
Alliance Notes–January 15, 2019 December 11, 2018—Fox Business–USPS may ‘franchise’ your mailbox, selling access to private companies December 12, 2018—CNBC–UPS CEO: Consumers can get ‘much better service’ if we get mailbox access December 12, 2018—SDC Executive–Trump Administration Proposes to Monetize Mailboxes December 13, 2018—Fox 32–Postal Service working extra hours during busiest delivery time of the…
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Top Five Things to Track in 2019
January 2, 2019 Rates Increase January 27 The Postal Service is increasing its rates on Sunday, January 27. The Postal Regulatory Commission approved the increases. The average increase for each class of mail is around 2.5 percent: USPS Price Increase Percentages for January 27, 2019 First-Class Mail 2.486% Marketing Mail 2.479% Periodicals 2.520% Package Services…
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We Welcome Brigitte Schmidt Gwyn to MPA
January 2, 2019 The Alliance extends a warm welcome to Brigitte Schmitt Gwyn, who today took over the role held by our friend Jim Cregan for many years. We look forward to a close working relationship with Brigitte, Rita Cohen, and MPA. MPA—THE ASSOCIATION OF MAGAZINE MEDIA TAPS BRIGITTE SCHMIDT GWYN AS EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT…
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Ten Things That Concern Us About the Task Force Report
December 11, 2018 The report of the Task Force on the U.S. Postal System is available here. We reported our negative reaction last week, and today we elaborate on our concerns. Potential for piecemeal implementation- There is real danger that some ideas in the report will be implemented piecemeal while others are not. This is…
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USPS Forms MTAC Task Team as Next Step in Marketing Mail Content Adventure
December 11, 2018 Ironic, isn’t it? Hard on the heels of the Administration’s Task Force report, the Postal Service is forming a Task Team. Its goal is more modest, but extremely important to many nonprofit mailers who mail merchandise as critical components of membership and fundraising. The Team will be tasked to read all the…
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Alliance Notes
December 11, 2018 November 7, 2018—The NonProfit Times— Nonprofit Leaders Expecting Federal Gridlock November 13, 2018—Government Executive— USPS Wins Approval for Largest-Ever Price Increase for Stamps December 4, 2018—The Hill— Trump administration recommends postal reforms that could raise rates, setting up fight with Amazon December 4, 2018—The Washington Post— Treasury suggests review of postal rates…
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Takeaways for Nonprofit Mailers
November 7, 2018 So many different factors, events, and proceedings are at various stages of affecting nonprofit mailers, it’s time to give a focused update for each. The Mid-Term Elections Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-MD) will become chairman of the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform with the Democratic takeover of the House. Rep. Cummings…
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Alliance Notes—Articles Worth Reading
November 7, 2018 The Atlantic, October 24, 2018– Why It’s Cheaper to Ship Goods From Beijing Than New Jersey CNBC, October 24, 2018– UPS profit gain overshadowed by trade war worries, shares fall The Fayetteville Observer, October 24, 2018– Live Wire: How can I get my name off nonprofit mailing lists? The Virginian-Pilot, October 25,…
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Whitewash: “well-established method”
October 24, 2018 Dear United States Postal Service: Please do not insult our intelligence. While we appreciate being included in the upcoming MTAC process, please don’t claim that the Federal Register Notice was a “well-established method” that would contribute to “[g]rowth in USPS Marketing Mail…” Sincerely, Alliance of Nonprofit Mailers Seeking broad input from…
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Not So First-Class Choices
October 24, 2018 The big surprise in the 2019 rate increases, as yet not fully explained or understood, was the announced 10 percent increase in the single-piece stamp rate from 50 to 55 cents. Many nonprofits use First Class Mail stamps on outbound and/or response letters. They do this because it increases response rates. These…