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Who are your supporters? And what do they need from you to reach their potential as star advocates or loyal donors? You might
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
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.
Bolding the odd word or phrase can help skim readers catch key ideas you don’t want them to miss. It’s also great for
Knowing how much or how little to say starts with being clear about your objective. Rarely is it our job to turn readers
Whether your call to action (CTA) is a button or a link, don’t get too clever. Speak directly to your supporter and tell
Every time you email your supporter, you’re doing much more than delivering a message. You’re cultivating a relationship. If
Here’s how the internal dialog usually goes: “We’re torn. We see other organizations sending from individual people but how do we know if
The needs of supporters at opposite ends of the engagement spectrum are very different. So are the opportunities. If you are tracking your
When you hear of organizations that have amassed millions of online supporters, the first question that often comes to mind is: where
Great action pages will attract people via social media, search, traditional media, and even word of mouth. This means they’re ideal for list-building.
Don’t undercut a great email by hiding it behind a poor subject line. These few words have the power to make or
There’s more than one way to build an email list. The various types of digital assets you can use to attract people to
How tempting is it to ‘bust myths’ and confront your opponent’s ridiculous claims head-on!? Hint: very. Proceed with caution—countering false claims can unintentionally
There are plenty of reasons people struggle to complete online actions. Poor page layouts, confusing language, onerous forms, and too many (or too
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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