USPS changed how it prices lightweight packages shipped to rural ZIP Codes, and that affects Binky Patrol chapters with limited funds. Here's what changed, what didn't, and how consolidating your shipments with tools like PirateShip.com can turn this rate change into a money-saver.
Use Your Milestones (Everyone Has Them) We're celebrating 30 years of Binky Patrol Comforting Covers for Kids this year. Carolyn Berndt has hosted our big anniversary parties since we started - she did our 10th, our 20th,
Stop Guessing Where to Expand: Map It We partnered with the Mr. Ballen Foundation a while back, and they support a lot of organizations that serve kids in crisis. Same kids we serve. Made sense. But then Rania had this smart idea: what if we mapped where all their partner organizations are and compared it to where we have chapters?
The Most Overlooked Volunteers: Seniors This one makes me a little emotional because it's about basic human dignity. Seniors in care facilities still have skills. They still have value. They still want to contribute. But too often
We're sharing what's working for Binky Patrol not because we're special, but because these strategies can work for almost any nonprofit. You're going to need to adapt them for your mission, but the bones are solid. Here's
We love our volunteers and thank them. We are also mindful of our funds. In January, postage will be increasing, so we are going to double down on postcards instead of standard cards with envelopes. This will