For more than two decades we have been the leader in Direct Mail Fund Raising for Fire, Rescue and EMS Organizations. As a leader in the Emergency Service field we take our position very seriously. We take great pride in our accomplishments and our ability to provide our clients with the best and largest variety of fund raising ideas. We remain on the leading edge of what techniques and approaches can be offered to help our hundreds of clients receive the greatest return in revenues possible! Even though we have many types of direct mail fund raising programs, numerous solicitation packet designs, specialized data base list management analysis and customize to every company's individual needs…our costs are tailored to your budget parameters. Our programs can be designed to fit any cost constraints. At OCS we do EVERTHING for you! As the list of items details on our DIRECT MAIL FUND RAISNG SERVICES page, we do ALL the work. However, the donations come right to your company; we do not touch your money. You receive a personalized service from a staff of friendly professionals that are ready to handle your every need. In addition to the various services already listed on the DIRECT MAIL FUND RAISING SERVICES page there are a few more items that are pertinent to mention: 1. Varied Campaigns - The theme and how it is presented is significant. At OCS we concentrate on the type drive to be performed and insure the theme is consistent and clear. Some obvious campaign types include the annual Operating Budget Fund Drive for Fire, Rescue or EMS oriented companies. Other types of drives include Ambulance Subscription mailings, Building or Facilities Improvement Campaigns, Apparatus Initiative, Special Memorials and various others. With these campaigns, we are able to vary your solicitation packet content based on particular Market Segmentation breakdowns. For example, proven donors can be handled differently then non-contributors. This helps with overall dollar returns and saves you on the packet cost, along with postage savings. Ask us for details. 2. Follow-up Mailings - Reminders to non-donors, and emphasis to low response areas or particular market segments, such as apartments, businesses and in certain areas, marinas and retirement communities can be targeted. The follow-up is an important aspect of the campaign, but it needs proper timing, good packet design and an on-going plan. 3. Specialty Events - We provide and encourage mailings for events sponsored by the company. Related fund drive efforts supported by OCS include mailings for Carnivals, Bingo, an Open House, Raffle Tickets for contests, Christmas and other Holiday oriented mailings. 4. Advertising - We assist you with Public Relations support. OCS helps with news releases, community activity programs and personnel recruitment. 5. Pledging - Having donors sign up to pledge consistent amounts on a regular basis can be very rewarding. OCS has available an automated procedure for handling a pledge system. The system can revolve around a regular mail-out reminder format or can be associated with an automatic credit card draw process. 6. Consistency - We are your one-stop-shop. We are the professionals, we are the consultants, but we do one other important thing…we listen. We want to hear your needs and concerns. We are in business to keep you in business! As your personnel change, our experienced staff remains to help your new officers maintain and improve your fund raising efforts. To receive a telephone call from us or to request a specific quote, just click on our "QUOTE REQUEST" page. Thank you for considering OCS!