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In 2025, more emails are being viewed on iPhones than any other device. The average iPhone affords us a measly 41 characters
I know what you’re thinking. “Subject lines”. And you’d be right. Subject lines are hailed as the ‘be all and
Consider the moment before your supporter decides whether to open your email. They must sacrifice something in order to give you their attention.
You sent 100,000 emails to the wrong list... You directed people to last year’s action... You addressed everyone as “Jane”... It happens.
Take your time. In the pursuit of saying more with less, I’ll admit—not every big idea can be reduced to a snappy soundbite.
If we want to get the most out of email, we need to make it personal. If every message we send sounds
It might seem too obvious to mention. But it’s critical that you’ve defined the objective of your email. Often, it’s to lead your
Trying something risky and new? These methodologies can save you from diving in head first when it might have been wiser to test
A ‘hero’ image is one that carries the most visual weight in your layout. Usually accompanying your headline, this is the image
Well-designed email templates are greeeat. But even the best layouts can lull readers into complacency over time. Consider mixing up your formatting occasionally
As changemakers, it’s our job to dream up all the ways our supporters can get involved to help our cause or win
Have you ever visited a website only to notice that ads for that site seem to ‘follow’ you around the Internet? You’ve been
Serious question. Success is more than a number. It’s an outcome. An increase in list size isn’t an end-goal; 1,000
When it comes to targeting the best supporters for specific activities, many of us are using (or have used) the sub-list model.
These folks are some of the most innovative and transformative communicators in (and beyond) our movement. And they’re on a mission to help
There’s more than one way to build an email list. The various types of digital assets you can use to attract people to your list are your list building entry points. Choosing the right entry points can either set you up for long term success or agonizing frustration.
The very first touchpoint that brings someone to your email list is defining. That moment is responsible for establishing the terms of the relationship they will have with you. Will the interaction position them as an action taker? Or a spectator? Consider how supporters can best help your organization achieve its mission, and then design list-building entry points to mirror that.
Active entry points include:
Passive entry points include:
Simply put, if your core list-building strategy relies on passive entry points, it’s going to be harder to mobilize your supporters into action. You’ll find plenty of digital agencies keen to push passive entry points because they’re easily applied in a commercial environment. However, we have something more valuable to work with. So play to your advantage—optimize online action pages such as petitions and advocacies to fuel your list building strategy. Prioritize your active entry points. These highly-sharable assets will build audiences faster than generic signup forms every time.
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