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service offers:
For film and print, we obtain three quotes on all major jobs. We have working relationships with seven separate film houses (both PC and Mac based) and approximately twelve printers (web press and sheet-fed printers based on the job specs). This gives us an opportunity to match the job with the right suppliers, with terrific savings as a result
Attention to detail ensures quality & virtually eliminates cost overruns. For example, extremely small runs might suit acopy shop, whereas the production of 300,000 brochures should be quoted on both a web and sheet-fed press.
On some occasions, it is more economical to use a sheet-fed press (e.g. for the cover) in combination with a web press (e.g. for the inside pages).
Obligations
is five works closely with its clients on the choice of paper (both size and type) to achieve the expected results. We are often called upon to advise on the use of colour, and in the case of certain books and manuals, the selection of appropriate bindings.
is five works closely with its clients on the choice of paper (both size and type) to achieve the expected results. We are often called upon to advise on the use of colour, and in the case of certain books and manuals, the selection of appropriate bindings.
If we are working with an in-house design team, we often take on the role of scheduling so that the project meets timelines and is completed as planned.
We encourage our clients, if they wish, to participate at any stage of the creative, pre-production and print stages of development.
We also take full responsibility for the quality of the final product. For example, clients are welcomed to attend press checks
We also take full responsibility for the quality of the final product. For example, clients are welcomed to attend press checks
Fees
As a broker, we receive wholesale prices from all our suppliers, both in film and printing. Trade and commerce companies recognize the service we are providing, so our fee is a commission from them and is included in our quotes.
As a broker, we receive wholesale prices from all our suppliers, both in film and printing. Trade and commerce companies recognize the service we are providing, so our fee is a commission from them and is included in our quotes.
We know from the amount of work we have produced in the past decade that clients who have compared our quotes with other suppliers continue to be imimpressed with the prices we are able to obtain for them.
Other Non-Profit Services
In addition to printing, is five also offers a wide range of services including writing and design, translation and editing. We choose from a roster of talented professionals based on the particulars of a client's project. Our team is well versed in important issues such as equality, cultural sensitivity and important environmental principles.
In addition to printing, is five also offers a wide range of services including writing and design, translation and editing. We choose from a roster of talented professionals based on the particulars of a client's project. Our team is well versed in important issues such as equality, cultural sensitivity and important environmental principles.
We also work a great deal in both English and French (as well as other languages), as most of our clients produce materials in both official languages. We also produce videos, direct mail, and conference materials including signage and banners.
Non-Profit Direct Marketing
Direct marketing is a principle individual fund raising tool that allows an organization to do two important tasks:
1. Generate funds or sales
2. Communicate and educate the
public about the program or organizational need
Direct marketing is a principle individual fund raising tool that allows an organization to do two important tasks:
1. Generate funds or sales
2. Communicate and educate the
public about the program or organizational need
Direct Mail is the most well known of the Direct Marketing fundraising strategies that often include planned giving, bequests, corporate and foundation support, telemarketing, special events and contests. With the advent of the Internet, it also now includes on-line permission marketing to educate, inform and make appeals for program support.
Direct Marketing itself is part of a communications strategy that through newsletters, web sites, public speaking, and other vehicles educates and informs the public about the important work of the organization.
Fundraising Campaign
While the actual mailings come in every shape and size, the general approach involves three mailings with support through communications vehicles todonors, friends and the community. Here are some generic characteristics of adirect mail campaign for an organization:
While the actual mailings come in every shape and size, the general approach involves three mailings with support through communications vehicles todonors, friends and the community. Here are some generic characteristics of adirect mail campaign for an organization:
Annual (spring) Appeal:
· Ask is for an annual donation to support the organization
· Mailed to the in-house membership
· Also to target lists of potential donors
· Ask is for an annual donation to support the organization
· Mailed to the in-house membership
· Also to target lists of potential donors
Special (fall) Appeal:
· Ask is for a special gift to support a unique project
· Ask is supported with information of the importance of the project
· To in-house donors and friends of the organization and, depending on the project, to potential donors
· Ask is for a special gift to support a unique project
· Ask is supported with information of the importance of the project
· To in-house donors and friends of the organization and, depending on the project, to potential donors
Holiday Season Appeal:
A softer ask that is both a thank you to supporters and invitation to give.
Ask is appropriate for the season.
To in-house donors and friends
of the organization
A softer ask that is both a thank you to supporters and invitation to give.
Ask is appropriate for the season.
To in-house donors and friends
of the organization
Donor and Program Research
Each component plays an important role contributes to the effectiveness of other components. Still, it is important to determine, based on research, the appropriate mix for your organization. is five Communications provides many clients with assistance for their development programs. This often includes a research component to determine the appropriate fundraising strategy for the situation or organizational need.
The Environment
is five encourages the use recycled paper containing post-consumer waste. We also print most materials using vegetable-based inks. As our client list suggests, we work with many organizations whose concern for the environment is paramount.
is five encourages the use recycled paper containing post-consumer waste. We also print most materials using vegetable-based inks. As our client list suggests, we work with many organizations whose concern for the environment is paramount.
References
We encourgae you to contact our references on the attached list. We are confident that they will speak highly about the services we have provided.
We encourgae you to contact our references on the attached list. We are confident that they will speak highly about the services we have provided.
Print and Design Terminology
Since the time of Gutenberg's famous first bibles, the western print world has been creating and speaking a language all its own.
Since the time of Gutenberg's famous first bibles, the western print world has been creating and speaking a language all its own.
While you are using is five to manage this complex process for you, there may be times when you will want to explain what you are looking for or need in print terms, or when you will be describing the process or design elements to others.
If you can't find what you're looking for on this page, please feel free to email us at is five. We'll get back to you as soon as we can. GLOSSARY