[Bookstoprisoners] Re: [UCIMC-Finance] Non-profit postage rate?

[Mike Lehman]

I kind of thought that this was the rate that we did get when Michelle 
set up the bulk mail postage?
Mike Lehman

Danielle Chynoweth wrote:
> In working on a project for a non profit client, I came across 
> non-profit first class postage rates which are a fraction of 
> commercial rates.  Does B2P take advantage of this?  If so, did you 
> already fill out Postal Service Form 3623 such that the entire UCIMC 
> could take advantage of this?
>
> If not, here is some info from Modernpostcard.com 
> <http://Modernpostcard.com>:
>
> *Lower Postage Rates for Non Profit Organizations*
> Non Profit groups can apply to the U.S. Postal Service for approval to 
> mail at special Non Profit postage rates. This class of mail is a 
> lower priced Bulk Mail rate with the same delivery timeframes. We will 
> mail your cards at this lower postage rate only after you have sent us 
> the proper documentation. This includes a completed Postal Service 
> Form 3623 plus a request for additional entry on company letterhead 
> signed by a responsible organization official. We will then forward 
> these documents to our local Post Office for their approval.  Non 
> Profit rates from our postcard mailings average between .13 - .16 each 
> for Deluxe and Sumo Size® postcards.
>
>
> cheers,
> Danielle
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