Education & University Card Solutions

Boost student engagement, attract donors, and promote events with SSI Cards’ direct mail solutions, including fundraising postcards and customizable products.

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Durable University ID Cards & Access Badges

We provide universities, colleges, and educational institutions with a full suite of ID solutions and direct mail marketing tools that improve student engagement and streamline campus operations. Custom-printed student IDs, faculty access badges, and alumni membership mailers are produced to meet your branding, durability, and security needs. With scalable production and responsive design, every project receives expert attention from concept to fulfillment.

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Custom Alumni Membership and Recognition Solutions

Our alumni Membership Cards, Badges, as well as Membership Mailers, reinforce school spirit and foster lifelong connections, making them essential for alumni engagement and donor recognition programs. Durable, professionally designed credentials support fundraising and membership drives while showcasing your institution’s brand.

Library Acclaim key tag and CR80 card combo made of Teslin®.

Library, Event, and Bag Tags for Campus Life

Library Cards and products for universities and colleges are available in the widest range of designs and combos, including barcode, personalization, and robust fulfillment options. SSI Cards manufactures these membership cards and key tags using polyester-laminated Teslin®, the most durable and flexible material for extended use, ensuring they last longer in the hands of patrons and stand up to heavy daily handling. Cards and key tags are PVC-free, supporting eco-friendly programs recommended by environmental groups; Teslin® is designed to outperform traditional PVC options, which Greenpeace lists as the most environmentally damaging type of plastic.

For libraries seeking even greater sustainability commitments, fundraising postcards and all standard membership cards are offered in ASTM D5511-18 certified eco-friendly NVIO™ material, which biodegrades efficiently in landfill conditions while delivering premium print quality. Explore library card, key tag, and combo layouts tailored to your institution’s branding with fast turnaround, custom colors, and versatile tracking features.

Bag and luggage tags are excellent for athletics, new student orientation, and university travel situations; each provides visible, branded identification and supports daily convenience for students and staff.

Event passes can be personalized with variable data, unique serial numbers, and school branding, enabling controlled access and secure event management for everything from campus conferences to concerts.

For complete eco comparisons, see why Teslin® is preferred over PVC here. Customized fulfillment and options for every library loyalty and fundraising program are available, and our team helps configure combos to meet specific operational requirements.

BBQ Restaurant NVIO™ biodegradable eco-friendly CR80 gift card

Gift Cards & Key Tags for Student Loyalty Programs

Gift Cards and coupons for retail, dining, and alumni engagement are designed to drive participation and increase campus store sales. Our Loyalty and Membership Key Tags offer an accessible way for students and alumni to build affinity with your brand and maximize program interaction. The durable design ensures long-term use and effective marketing reach.

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Data-Driven Direct Mail for Enrollment & Fundraising

Our direct mail postcards, student recruitment mailers, and flagship AcclaimMailer™ provide universities with powerful tools for driving enrollment and supporting fundraising. These postcards are tactile and attention-grabbing, with variable print options for targeted messaging. QR codes and custom CTAs help direct recipients to enrollment or donation pages, improving campaign performance.

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Sustainable Card Solutions: NVIO™ Biodegradable Options

SSI Cards offers NVIO™ biodegradable plastic products for institutions seeking to advance their sustainability goals. NVIO™ is available across a variety of cards, mailers, badges, and key tags, delivering the same durability and print quality as traditional options but with an environmentally friendly advantage.

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Full-Service Printing, Personalization, and Fulfillment

With robust production and finishing services, every order receives meticulous quality checks and is delivered on time. Discover our high-volume solutions and customization services. Options include numbering, encoding, kitting, and packaging. For more details, visit our Capabilities page.

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Advanced Campus Card Security and Personalization Features

Our cards are engineered to support multiple levels of campus security, from barcode and magstripe to RFID and smart chip options. Personalization features such as student photos, variable data, and department-specific access ensure each credential is purpose-built for your operational and safety needs.

Two-card AcclaimMailer™ plastic postcard for a university with a detachable football home schedule and a $5 OFF coupon for a local grpcery

High-Impact Plastic Postcards for Student Recruitment

Take advantage of industry-leading plastic postcard mailers like Acclaim Plastic Postcards for standout admissions outreach and fundraising. Optional NVIO™ biodegradable cards support green initiatives without sacrificing marketing effectiveness.

Comprehensive Capabilities for Educational Institutions

Explore our complete range of direct mail, ID, and fulfillment solutions, each tailored for the unique demands of campus operations and academic community engagement. Detailed production options, security features, and mailing expertise mean your institution’s needs are met with precision and professionalism.

For examples of successful direct mail in other industries, explore our Car Wash Direct Mail and Restaurant Birthday Direct Mail pages.

Proven Results

  • What we do may seem complicated, but the results are simple…

    We bring in more customers and improve every metric that counts (number of visits, order size, frequency of visits, including for customers previously thought you had lost.

    But don’t just take our word for it…see for yourself.

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    Campaign Details

    Mailed to one zip code with no incentive.

    The Results

    Picked up four new clients the first week in this highly competitive industry.

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    Campaign Details

    Jumbo Acclaim with multiple breakout incentive cards, 300,000 Acclaim pieces mailed

    The Results

    First mailing released just prior to a holiday weekend <br/ >Usually dead to service work, netted 3% in just the first weekend<br/ >Highest return ever received in an incentive-based mailer

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6 Things SSI Cards Marketing & Direct Mail can do for you:

  1. Generate new donors with high performing targeted lists by income, gender, location, etc.
  2. Increase engagement with existing donors through personalized messaging, giving history, and call-to-actions that speak directly to them
  3. Increase conversions with QR codes that direct recipients to your donation page as soon as they receive your mailed piece
  4. Full-service design, data services, list processing, print, delivery tracking and reporting
  5. Unlock maximum efficiency and substantial cost savings with our turnkey solutions.
  6. Massive ROI of targeted growth to your nonprofit brand

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