Sneak Peek: What Nonprofits Should Know About Postal Changes for 2013

Postage plays an important budgetary role in fundraising efforts for nonprofit organizations. As you begin planning next year's budget, there are several expected changes to the postal system to be considered: The regulations on sizes and securing methods for self-mailers, as well as the upcoming switch to the Intelligent Mail Barcode (IMb). In addition, a postal increase is also on the horizon with the Postal Regulatory Commission (PRC) only a few weeks away from making a final ruling on the proposed changes. All of these could affect both your budget and the number of potential donors you mail to, depending on your fundraising goals.