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Okay, back up—what’s a ‘value proposition’? Think of your value proposition as the reason your reader should care about investing
Imagine you’re seeing a 25% open rate on your emails. That means whenever you send a broadcast, 3 in every 4 recipients will
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.
As changemakers, it’s our job to dream up all the ways our supporters can get involved to help our cause or win
Knowing how much or how little to say starts with being clear about your objective. Rarely is it our job to turn readers
Does this sound familiar? Back up your position with facts; the more reasons you can offer, the more persuasive your argument. Right?
When it comes to targeting the best supporters for specific activities, many of us are using (or have used) the sub-list model.
It would be a lie to claim that ‘delivery time’ is a highly influential factor in email open rates. Compared to heavyweights
Your reader trusts their own mind way more than they trust yours. No offense but it’s true. Knowing this, try to avoid
Is email dead? Here’s what the data says... Some people question the relevance of emails in 2025. They ask, “Can’t we just rely
Serious question. Success is more than a number. It’s an outcome. An increase in list size isn’t an end-goal; 1,000
You sent 100,000 emails to the wrong list... You directed people to last year’s action... You addressed everyone as “Jane”... It happens.
Inboxes aren’t often exciting places. Neither are the majority of web pages, if we’re honest. This can work to your advantage. Your
The General Data Protection Regulation (commonly, GDPR) came into effect in May 2018. It impacts all businesses and organizations, everywhere in the world,
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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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