Respond to a charity mailing with address labels
Some charities enclose address labels with an appeal. You owe nothing for them. If the volume of mail bothers you, you can ask the sender to take your address off its list.
Steps to handle address-label mailings
- Find the charity's name and return address on the outer envelope or the enclosed letter. You will need them to contact the organization.
- Go to the charity's official website and look for a donor services, contact or mail preferences page that explains how to opt out.
- To use Junk Mail Magic, photograph one ordinary appeal so the sender name and your full mailing label are clearly visible. An authorized user should review the details and submit it.
- Send your request by whichever route you choose, note the date, and ask the sender to confirm that your address will come off its solicitation list.
Contacting the charity directly
Many charities have a donor services line and will act on removal requests made by phone or letter. If you have given to this charity before, mention your donor record so staff can update the right file. If you are unsure whether the charity is legitimate, check it with an independent source before replying. The BBB Wise Giving Alliance publishes charity reports. For help with a request, see Junk Mail Magic support.
Keep the labels, skip future mail
You can use the labels without donating. After you send a removal request, allow time for the charity to update its records before contacting it again.
Instructions for the next step
Have an unwanted advertisement ready?
Photograph one piece you are authorized to handle, with the sender and full mailing label visible. Review the details before submitting. The first request is free; the sender controls the response.
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