We can import very nearly every mailing list format, so send us what you have when you place your order, and we'll do what we can to make it work. Once we've imported it, you can make changes here on the site, or send us a new file with every letter – choose whichever works best for you.
| Source | Integrated | Instructions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Contacts | File → Export → vCard | |
| Apple Numbers | File → Export To → Excel | |
| DonorElf | Automatic Sync | |
| Epistle | Menu → Productivity → Export | |
| Google Contacts | Export (icon) → Google CSV | |
| Google Sheets | File → Download → Excel | |
| Karani | Automatic Sync | |
| LibreOffice | Save as .xlsx or .xls | |
| Microsoft Excel | See Below | |
| Microsoft Word | See Below | |
| MPDX | Automatic Sync | |
| TntConnect | Manual Sync |
Not using one of the above? Look for an option to save or export your mailing list as an Excel or CSV file.
Integrated Providers
These are software programs or sites designed for missionaries to keep track of their donors and prayer partners, usually developed by current or former missionaries.
Each of these apps has made it easy for you to synchronize your mailing list with us.
Automatic Sync: When you update an address in the app, the change will also show up here within a few seconds, so your mailing list is always up to date.
Manual Sync: There is a button in the app that will send the current version of your mailing list over to us, usually with one click. If you'd like the app to implement automatic sync, please be sure to let them know.
Spreadsheets
We can import nearly every spreadsheet format. Excel and CSV (Comma-Separated Values) files are the most reliable.
If you're getting started with us and already have a spreadsheet file, send it to us as is, and we can usually get it to import. If it's any trouble, we'll send you a revised file and ask you to use that as your baseline for future mailings.
If you're starting from scratch, it's best to include separate columns for name, company, street address (one column with line breaks or three columns), city, state, zip, and country. If you'll be including a greeting line in your letters, include that as well.
Address Labels and Microsoft Word
We can usually import these files, but they can be trickier. After your first mailing, we may ask you to download your current mailing list as a spreadsheet and use that instead.
If in Doubt
Please send us what you have, or contact us and describe how your mailing list is currently set up. You should never need to reformat or retype all of your addresses before sending your first mailing with us.
If your file is messy or otherwise difficult to use, don't worry – we'll use our tools to clean it up and give you a fresh version to work with for future mailings.