How to stop receiving mail from charities

The never-ending stream of charity mailings! Here are some steps to help you stop receiving mail from charities:

  1. National Do Not Mail List: Register your name and address on the National Do Not Mail List (DNML) website. This is a free service that allows you to opt-out of receiving unsolicited mail from charities and other organizations.
  2. Charity's website or contact information: Look for the charity's website or contact information on the mailing. Send an email or letter to the charity's address, asking to be removed from their mailing list. Be specific about the type of mail you no longer want to receive (e.g., "I no longer want to receive solicitations from your organization").
  3. Direct Mail Preference Service (DMPS): The Direct Marketing Association (DMA) offers a service called the Direct Mail Preference Service (DMPS). You can register your name and address to opt-out of receiving mail from participating charities and other organizations.
  4. Contact the charity's fundraising department: If you're unable to find the charity's website or contact information, try contacting their fundraising department directly. You can search online for the charity's name and "fundraising department" or "donor services" to find their contact information.
  5. Opt-out of online solicitations: If you're receiving online solicitations from charities, look for an "unsubscribe" link at the bottom of the email. Clicking on this link will remove your email address from the charity's mailing list.
  6. Check with your local post office: Your local post office may have a "Do Not Mail" list that you can add your name and address to. This can help reduce the amount of unsolicited mail you receive from charities and other organizations.
  7. Use a mail-blocking service: Services like Catalog Choice and 41pounds.org allow you to opt-out of receiving mail from specific charities or categories of charities.

Remember to be specific when requesting to be removed from a charity's mailing list. You can say something like:

"Please remove my name and address from your mailing list. I no longer wish to receive solicitations from your organization."

By following these steps, you can reduce the amount of charity mail you receive and help minimize your exposure to unwanted solicitations.