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One of the hardest lessons to learn as a communicator is knowing what not to say. In a medium that forces us
I’m not saying don’t do heroic things. Keep that up! But when you’re telling your supporters a story of injustice, there’s only
Your organization and its communication style is unique. Defining it will consolidate expertise, build confidence, and help you and your co-communicators hone an
Most email broadcast systems come packed with standard analytics. Just to be clear, here’s what we care about: Recipient volume This is the
The General Data Protection Regulation (commonly, GDPR) came into effect in May 2018. It impacts all businesses and organizations, everywhere in the world,
Not every email you send will find its way into an inbox. Optimal deliverability is needed to give your emails a fighting
Every time you email your supporter, you’re doing much more than delivering a message. You’re cultivating a relationship. If
It can feel intuitive to place your action form elements at the end of your page—after your theory of change. However, your supporter
As changemakers, it’s our job to dream up all the ways our supporters can get involved to help our cause or win
I’m so glad you’re here. While it’s far from the most exciting, retention is arguably the most important factor in the success of
Have you ever visited a website only to notice that ads for that site seem to ‘follow’ you around the Internet? You’ve been
Cognitive biases are powerful mental distortions that affect the way we think and behave. They are so powerful that they can lead
Well-designed email templates are greeeat. But even the best layouts can lull readers into complacency over time. Consider mixing up your formatting occasionally
Whether your call to action (CTA) is a button or a link, don’t get too clever. Speak directly to your supporter and tell
The needs of supporters at opposite ends of the engagement spectrum are very different. So are the opportunities. If you are tracking your
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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