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NACUMS

NACUMS. National Association of College and University Mail Services. NACUMS. Where did we come from? Why are we here? Where are we going?. Where Did We Come From?. Uniqueness of C&U Industry Each a Small City Services similar to USPS Nonprofit Mailing Concerns

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NACUMS

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  1. NACUMS National Association of College and University Mail Services

  2. NACUMS • Where did we come from? • Why are we here? • Where are we going?

  3. Where Did We Come From? • Uniqueness of C&U Industry • Each a Small City • Services similar to USPS • Nonprofit Mailing Concerns • Too often confused with others • Revenue Forgone • Perceived as “Small Mailer” • Unorganized as an industry • Little sharing of information

  4. A National Organization? • First Discussed 1978 NPF • Share ideas within unique setting of C&U’s • Improve relationship with USPS • Improve levels of service within individual schools • Began as a Regional • ACUMS formed in 1979

  5. CUNIMAIL • College and University Mail list serve • Began at University of Iowa • Nearly 1000 individual participants • Sharing of ideas, concerns, experiences

  6. NACUMS’ Beginning • Industry Steering Committee • Formed 1995 Spring NPF • NACUMS is Born • 1995 Fall Forum • By-Laws created • Officers elected

  7. Why Are We Here? NACUMS’ Goals • Enhance communication channels • Sharing of information • Among C&U professionals • With USPS • Other industry affiliations (PRC, Board of Governors, etc.) • Provide development/use of ethical and effective mail management techniques • Develop and improve training and educational opportunities

  8. NACUMS’ Goals • Mentor members new to the mailing industry • Promote, develop and unite C&U mailing professionals • Facilitate cooperation, communication and professional relationships • Means for sharing knowledge and experience for the benefit of all members

  9. Regional Affiliations • Association of College and University Mail Services (ACUMS) • Association of Rocky Mountain College and University Mail Services (ARMCUMS) • College and University Mail Services Association (CUMSA) • Mid-Atlantic Region of College and University Mail Services (MARCUMS) • Western Association of College and University Mail Services (WACUMS) • Southwest Association of College and University Mail Services (SWACUMS) • University Mail Managers Association (UMMA)

  10. NACUMS’ Accomplishment • Member of MTAC • Member of CHEMA (Council of Higher Education Management Association) • Task force to improve C&U addressing formats • Annual Industry Benchmarking • Annual national conference

  11. NACUMS’ Membership • Nearly 600 members • Represent 350 schools • Nearly every state

  12. 2005 Industry Volumes • 7.4 B outbound USPS mail • 6.3 B inbound USPS mail • 3.7 B intra-campus mail • 17.0 B total pieces • $3.2 B in USPS postage expense • $543.9 M in Nonprofit postage

  13. Where Are We Going? • Expand membership • Enhance current industry relationships • Vendor discounts • “Think Tanks” • Educate the present about the future

  14. NACUMS’ Future • Investigate industry educational programs • Business classes in Mail • Improve service to students • Address formats • Mail forwarding

  15. NACUMS NACUMS PO Box 270367 Fort Collins, CO 80527-0367 • www.nacums.org

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