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 a long-term digital strategy. Think of these strategies as investments. Relationships take time. Don’t...
5 minute readI’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...
Read thisImagine you’re seeing a 25% open rate on your emails. That means whenever you send a broadcast, 3 in every 4 recipients will be unfamiliar with what you sent last time. Some recipients will be new to...
2 minute readImagine you’re seeing a 25% open rate on your emails. That means whenever you send a broadcast, 3 in every 4 recipients will...
Learn moreI’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 space for one hero—and it’s not you. Let me explain... Every story...
3 minute readI’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...
Keep readingThe moment after someone completes an online action presents a critical opportunity. A well-crafted thank-you email will help cement this action as a wholly positive experience—one your supporter will want to repeat when the next critical ask...
2 minute readThe moment after someone completes an online action presents a critical opportunity. A well-crafted thank-you email will help cement this action as a...
Find out moreFor several years, I drove a strategy at Animals Australia to send ‘thank-you’ emails to action takers that were jam-packed with followup asks. This is not an uncommon approach. And on the surface, it’s easy to...
2 minute readFor several years, I drove a strategy at Animals Australia to send ‘thank-you’ emails to action takers that were jam-packed with followup...
Find out moreEvery time you email your supporter, you’re doing much more than delivering a message. You’re cultivating a relationship. If your organization relies on—or hopes to rely on—a digital audience to sustain its work,...
2 minute readEvery time you email your supporter, you’re doing much more than delivering a message. You’re cultivating a relationship. If...
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