East Coast

Washington, DC

888-669-6722

West Coast

Portland, OR

877-297-1441

 
  • We Know Direct Mail Marketing

    Direct Development provides complete direct mail marketing. From Creative to Print Production, from List Acquisition to Mailshop services, from Copywriting to complex Database work — we manage it all so you can focus on your core business.

    Direct marketing strategic planning consultation
  • Colleges & Universities

    Reach prospective students through direct mail and email campaigns. Our List Research team knows how to reach those hard-to-target working professionals. We can Design, Print and Mail an effective package with a tracking system that allows you to see the results of multiple lists.

    Prospective students recruited for colleges
  • Not-for-Profit Organizations

    With over 24 years of experience, we know that fundraising and donor development require considerable time and effort. We can help you with donor acquisition, pledge fulfillment, and reviving lapsed donors to decrease your attrition rate. Consult with us to decrease your production costs and increase your response rates.

    Donor contributions for fundraising
  • Business-to-Business

    Through highly targeted Mailing Lists and state-of-the-art Printing & Mailshop technologies, we know how to meet or beat your deadlines! Combine your traditional direct mail with a highly targeted E-mail Campaign and we'll show you how to increase your response rates while being cost-effective.

    Direct marketing grows businesses
  • Business-to-Consumer

    We know that successful direct marketing campaigns to consumers demand highly targeted Postal & Email Lists, eye-catching Graphic Design, and production services that meet strategic deadlines. Choose Direct Development as your "go to" partner for quality Printing and Mailing that fits within your budget.

    Targeting the right consumer
  • Cities, Governments, and NGOs

    Turnkey production and competitive prices — that's where partnering with Direct Development for your Printing and Mailshop projects saves you time and money. As a one-stop-shop we can handle everything from Creative Design to Direct Mail Production with a dedicated project manager for your campaign.

    Custom geographic targeting for governments

The DD team leveraged their expertise in list acquisition, content creation, print production, and implementation to jump start our student marketing. The results were immediate and we are on track to reach our recruitment goals.”

— Amy Crawford, Interim VP of Marketing, St. Matthew's University

Charlie and Direct Development have delivered outstanding support to the KU Edwards Campus… I recommend Direct Development without hesitation.”

— Ed Foley, Director of Recruitment, University of Kansas Edwards Campus

We appreciate the special attention given to our projects, regardless of their size… they have delivered, we believe, an exceptional product.”

— Doug Tollefson, MPD, Director of Resource Development, Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon

Your professional understanding of the direct mail process has made our marketing program a success! I am very pleased with our personal project manager… He is very thorough, professional and goes beyond all expectations.”

— Laurie Carroll, Marketing Production Coordinator, Safedata Management Services, Inc.

Our office has been delighted with the quality of their list purchasing… With their assistance, we have been able to track our mailings, identify target markets, and most importantly, find ways to be cost effective.”

— Francesca Reed, Director of Graduate Admissions, Marymount University

Specifically, I have always been impressed with the personal attention that I receive as a client. I also feel secure that the Project Manager that I work with is the most knowledgeable resource that I could have.”

— Michelle Randall, Events Manager, Reznick Group, P.C.

Direct Development has facilitated the design, printing, fulfillment, and list acquisition for over 400,000 direct mail pieces to 24 separate geographical areas. We have found Direct Development to be the most professional, reliable, and helpful of any vendors we work with.”

— David Diana, President, The Off-Campus Meal Plan

I have found their office invaluable in providing a level of resourcefulness, creativity, and professionalism… through their efforts and guidance we have saved approximately 33% of our mailing budget this past year!”

— Katharine A. Wiseman, Annual Fund Coordinator, The College of William & Mary, Mason School of Business

Our relationship with Direct Development has removed the time demands from our staff of coordinating the many aspects of our direct mail efforts.”

— Thomas J. Keepes, Development Director, Catholic Charities of Oregon