Direct Response Services

From the beginning, CMDI has used the latest technology to target and identify donors and potential voters. Our data production team has over 125 years of combined experience and expertise to advantage its clients with the highest level of service. From data extraction to gift processing and data entry, results aggregate and report through Crimson.  In this way, CMDI serves as an invaluable partner in the fundraising cycle for the campaign.

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The core of our direct response services is creating custom products and results for our clients. Each client is different, and our staff expertise allows us to tailor a list or segment that meets their needs.

If a client has a specific need that is not addressed within their database, housefile, or merge/purge selection, we can build out custom solutions. Even if you aren’t sure about what you need, we can help you reach your goal.

Housefile Data Selects

Your existing list of donors is the lifeblood of the campaign.  From grassroots activists to coveted major donors, they all play their part in support of your candidate.  CMDI will work with you to analyze, select, and segment the necessary targeted audiences from your database for direct marketing efforts, be it by mail, phone, or online. 

Our unique ability of having your entire dataset at our fingertips, with dozens of measured datapoints and calculations, coupled with our very well-seasoned programming and service staff provides the foundation of a flourishing fundraising program.

Prospect Processing

In order to grow your housefile and spread your influence, prospecting for new donors is a must.  And while it may seem a daunting task, CMDI makes it simple for you. Our merge/purge process has been continually developed and improved over the past 25 years to an efficient and accurate product for today. 

Ensure Data Accuracy

CMDI offers change-of-address (NCOALink™) processing. Our internally developed software processes data against the 0-18 month United States Postal Service® Change-of-Address database and returns the original addresses as well as the new addresses.

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Keep Your Lists Clean

With capability of handling 10s of millions of raw input records, our process uniformly converts and standardizes all records, performs a suite of hygiene fixes, matches and identifies duplicate records, matches suppression records, purges duplicates and suppressed records, and compiles result reports and counts for review and approval.

NCOA & Data Enhancements

In addition to prospect processing and helping you tailor your housefile, CMDI’s Direct Response Services team can help you enhance your data through the National Change of Address database and additional services such as congressional district appends, and suppressions such as apartments, nursing homes, and deceased.

Data Entry & Hygiene

Your data is your most valuable asset, but without proper data entry and hygiene routines, it can be a struggle to gather the data you need. Strict timelines can make your search for the right information even more stressful.

The professional data entry department at CMDI enters new records and adds updates to existing records directly into the online database.

As each record is keyed, a list of possible duplicate records already on the file will be presented to the keyer for review. This greatly reduces the chances of creating duplicate records.