Michelle’s Mailbox October 2026: Personal Touches, Creative Formats, and the Power of Stewardship
Sometimes the most interesting ideas in direct mail come from small details: a different paper stock, an unexpected use of an envelope […]
Leading, Learning and Connecting at the 2026 TNPA Leadership Summit
What happens when more than 170 nonprofit leaders step away from the day-to-day to learn, connect, and talk candidly about the challenges […]
Production Solutions’ Meredith Piemme Named DMAW Volunteer of the Year
Production Solutions is proud to celebrate Meredith Piemme, Strategic Partnerships Director, who has been named the Direct Marketing Association of Washington (DMAW) […]
Unlocking the Future: Greater Value Inside = Growing Value Outside
I’m still riding a high of goodwill and inspiration after spending a few days together with more than 100 of my colleagues […]
Webinar: Scary Good Ideas from Michelle’s Mailbox
Want to know what’s really showing up in the mailbox? Each month, Michelle’s Mailbox examines direct mail as people experience it in […]
Michelle’s Mailbox September 2026: Familiar Ideas, Used Differently
Innovation doesn't always require creating something entirely new. PLUS: Join Michelle's FREE webinar in October.
Reliability Is Earned One Campaign at a Time
In direct mail, timing is more than an operational detail. It can directly affect cash flow, campaign performance, donor communication, and the […]
Is Your Direct Mail Acquisition Program Built to Scale?
A successful direct mail campaign is worth celebrating. But one strong campaign does not necessarily mean you have a scalable direct mail […]
Michelle’s Mailbox August 2026: What Direct Mail Is Teaching Us This Month
Michelle’s Mailbox is a recurring industry snapshot of real direct mail fundraising packages currently arriving in actual mailboxes, highlighting format testing, premium […]
2027 USPS Promotions and Incentives Guide: Dates, Discounts and Postage Savings
This year, the biggest USPS savings opportunities won’t happen by accident. Organizations that plan early will be in the best position to […]
The People Behind the Mission
The unsung heroes who turn great fundraising ideas into real-world impact. Last week, thousands of nonprofit professionals gathered at the Bridge Conference, […]
Future Ready, By Design: The Courage to Think Differently
Over the past several months, I’ve written about what it means to be Future Ready, By Design. The premise has been relatively […]