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The Right Message, The Right People,
The Right Time –
Making the Most of E-mail Marketing
Allison Van Diest
Making the Most of Email Marketing


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Allison Van Diest | Page #2                                        © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing




                                                      Fundraising
                                               Relationship Management
                                              Website / Internet Solutions
                                                Financial Management
                                                   Direct Marketing
                                             Prospect Research / Analytics
                                               Education Administration
                                                       Ticketing




Allison Van Diest | Page #3                                                  © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing


 Agenda

        The Right Time
          • Why Email? Why Now?
          • And the best time is…?
        The Right People
          • Know Your List – Grow Your List
          • Segmentation
        The Right Message
          •     SPAM
          •     Testing
          •     Evaluating Success
          •     Building Great Content

Allison Van Diest | Page #4                                        © 2008 Blackbaud
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Key Facts and Figures

          15% to 20% of all corporate email is marked as spam

          19% is the average open-rate for nonprofit emails

          4% is the average conversion rate for nonprofit emails

          40% of email clickthroughs are lost at the landing page

          50% of people will open an email in the first 9 hours

          75% of all email is spam

          100% of you will get a copy of this presentation emailed to
          you by the end of the week!
                                         Sources: MarketingSherpa, Nonprofit Times, ClickZ, Wired, Blackbaud
Allison Van Diest | Page #5                                                                       © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing




          Why Email; Why Now? And If Now… Then When, Exactly?


          THE RIGHT TIME


Allison Van Diest | Page #6                                        © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing


Tough Times

“Charities Are Bracing for a Long,
  Hard Winter”

   “Economy's downturn prompts new challenges
                                 for charities”

“Fundraising focus critical during slump”


Allison Van Diest | Page #7                                        © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing




“Maximize all fundraising
tactics available…(including) online giving
options…”

“GET ONLINE NOW and
ask for lots of SMALL DONATIONS…”
Allison Van Diest | Page #8                                        © 2008 Blackbaud
The Right Time
                              Making the Most of Email Marketing


Millions of Messages

     o 5000-7000 images per day
     o 25,000 new product introductions
       each year
     o Average household gets 180
       pieces of mail per month
     o Average affluent household gets
       300+ pieces per month
     o Average household watches
       7 hours of TV per day and
       spends 3.5 hours online


Allison Van Diest | Page #9                                              © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   The Right Time


 What Makes Email So Effective?

        Virtually real-time

        Personal

        Measurable

        Its ability to level the playing field


Allison Van Diest | Page #10                                              © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing           The Right Time

When Email Can Work Better
  Type                             Traditional                      Email
                                   Medium
  Acquisition                      Mailing a letter or  Sending an e-
                                   post card appeal     invitation to attend an
                                                        event
  Cultivation                      Mailing a printed    Sending an
                                   copy of your Annual eNewsletter
                                   Report
  Acknowledge-                     Mailing a receipt or Sending an email
  ment                             acknowledgement      receipt and thank you
                                   letter

Allison Van Diest | Page #11                                                      © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   The Right Time

 Is There A Right Time To Send Email?

        There is no magic formula…so test,
        test, and oh yes, TEST!

        But…the most popular days are
        Tuesday through Thursday

        Saturday is the lowest volume email day
        of the week



                                                                     Source: MarketingSherpa

Allison Van Diest | Page #12                                                   © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing




          Is There Anybody Out There? Just Nod If You Can Hear Me…


          THE RIGHT PEOPLE


Allison Van Diest | Page #13                                         © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   The Right People

Today’s Supporter
          Reads email before snail mail

          More comfortable online

          Busy, satisfies interests on own schedule

          Expects information to be personalized

          Expects immediate feedback

          Demands information on progress/
          stewardship

          Wants a way to share
          experiences with others online
Allison Van Diest | Page #14                                                © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   The Right People

 As You Begin…

        Think about your overall goals

        Reflect on how email enhances your
        multi-channel marketing strategy

        Decide who to target and when

        Get permission (or at least understand
        what it means to have it)

        Start small


Allison Van Diest | Page #15                                                © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing




          KNOW YOUR LIST –
          GROW YOUR LIST

Allison Van Diest | Page #16                                        © 2008 Blackbaud
The Right People
                               Making the Most of Email Marketing


 No Email List? No Problem…

        Whether you have some contacts or are starting from
        scratch, anyone can grow a strong email list



        The three most important factors in effective email list-
        building are:
         • Where and how you acquire the addresses
         • How you welcome each new subscriber
         • How you manage the relationship after the opt-in

                                                                    Source: EmailLabs

Allison Van Diest | Page #17                                                  © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   The Right People
 Grow Your List Online
   Feature an email sign-up form
   on each page of your site and
   on all transactional emails
        Encourage readers to pass
        along your message to friends
        Direct staff and other close
        supporters (board, volunteers, etc.)
        to include subscription links in email signatures
        Use Search Engine Optimization/Marketing to increase web
        traffic and, consequently, subscriptions
        Investigate alliances or partnerships with similar or
        complementary organizations to reach common supporters
Allison Van Diest | Page #18                                                © 2008 Blackbaud
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Allison Van Diest | Page #22                                        © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   The Right People

 Grow Your List Offline
        Offer an incentive to register like early
        or exclusive information, special offers,
        or reminders
        Encourage subscription through
        postcards, letters, and other
        direct mail communication
        (“Help us go Green! Help us save on postage!)
        Promote your email/newsletter in articles, press releases,
        publications, industry directories, etc.
        Purchase an Email Append service


Allison Van Diest | Page #23                                                © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   The Right People

Know Your List

        Organize and track your email file

        Keep your list clean

        Let your supporters do the work

        Get …and keep… permission




Allison Van Diest | Page #24                                                © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing                            The Right People

Opt In vs. Opt Out
                                                                    Find opt in screenshot
       Don’t pre-check the box

       Explain what they are subscribing to and link to your privacy
       policy

       Don’t ask for more information than you need (or will use)

       Always provide confirmation of their subscription

       You may email once without explicit permission to request it




Allison Van Diest | Page #25                                                                         © 2008 Blackbaud
The Right People
                               Making the Most of Email Marketing


Know the Difference
                                                   SPAM® – noun. A trademark of the
                                                  Hormel Foods Corporation used for a
                                                    canned meat product consisting
                                                   primarily of chopped pork pressed
                                                                into a loaf.




          Spam – verb. To send unsolicited or
            undesired bulk electronic mail
                     messages.


Allison Van Diest | Page #26                                                       © 2008 Blackbaud
The Right People
                               Making the Most of Email Marketing


It’s the Law: CAN-SPAM 101

 o CAN-SPAM permits e-mail marketers to send unsolicited
   commercial e-mail as long as it contains all of these:
                an opt-out mechanism;
                a valid subject line and header (routing) information;
                the legitimate physical address of the mailer; and
                a label if the content is adult.

 o CAN-SPAM requires the sender to stop spamming opt-outs
   within 10 days




Allison Van Diest | Page #27                                                     © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing                The Right People

Love Your List
                                                                    Find image
        Hook them early with an
        optimized welcome message
        Send follow up message within a
        week (or less)
        After a few months of active email, survey lists to see if you
        are meeting expectations
        As you learn more about your list members, segment them
        and message accordingly




Allison Van Diest | Page #28                                                             © 2008 Blackbaud
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Allison Van Diest | Page #30                                        © 2008 Blackbaud
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Allison Van Diest | Page #31                                        © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   The Right People
 Why Segmentation is Important

        Segmentation breaks your
        audience into manageable parts

        If the goal is building relationships,
        it helps to know who you are talking to

        Segmenting your list will lead to more targeted messages

        If you don’t segment, you are treating every one of your
        recipients like they are the exact same type of person


Allison Van Diest | Page #32                                                © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   The Right People
 Segmentation Basics


          • Demographics and Lifestyle

          • Preference and Opinion

          • Behavior




Allison Van Diest | Page #33                                                © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   The Right People
 Common Email Segments

        New
          • introduce yourself, engage with prospective supporters
        Best
          • need to be thanked, kept happy
        Middle
          • how can you motivate them to do more?
        Lapsed
          • need to reengage or drop



Allison Van Diest | Page #34                                                © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   The Right People
 Key Segmentation Tips

        When in doubt, segment
        your email list like you
        would for direct mail

        Never segment further
        than you have plans (or ability) to act!




Allison Van Diest | Page #35                                                © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   The Right People

 Avoid Sticky Situations

       Don’t get caught in honey pots,
       spam traps, or tar pits

       Remove invalid email addresses
       as quickly as you can

       Don’t email to unresponsive
       accounts

       BEWARE THE BLACKLIST!

Allison Van Diest | Page #36                                                © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   The Right People

How to be a Good Sender
        In your messages, always include:
          •     A clear way to unsubscribe
          •     Link to your homepage
          •     Privacy policy
          •     Physical/street address of your organization
          •     The purpose; why you are sending it to the reader


        Consider offering alternative ways to receive
        emails, such as:
          • Receiving newsletters monthly vs. weekly
          • Change of address (home vs. business email)
          • Really Simple Syndication (RSS)

Allison Van Diest | Page #37                                                © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing


Really Simple Syndication (or Streaming) – RSS

       Popular way to publish frequently
       updated content such as blog entries,
       news headlines, and podcasts

       Contains either a summary of content
       from an associated web site or the
       full text

       Makes it possible for people to keep
       up with web sites in an automated
       manner that can be piped into special
       programs or filtered displays                                Source: Wikipedia
Allison Van Diest | Page #38                                                     © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing




          Should we be taking notes? Is this stuff going to be on the test?


          THE RIGHT MESSAGE


Allison Van Diest | Page #39                                                  © 2008 Blackbaud
The Right Message
                               Making the Most of Email Marketing


It’s All Been Done Before

       New and improved…

       Limited time offer…

       Buy now and you also get…

       Your help is urgently needed… ?




Allison Van Diest | Page #40                                                 © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing    The Right Message
Marketing 101




                                       Product               Place



                                    Promotion                Price



Allison Van Diest | Page #41                                                  © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing          The Right Message


                • What is                                            • Where/how
                  given in                                             do we let
                  exchange                                             people
                  for                                                  participate?
                  support?
                                       Product               Place



                                    Promotion                Price
                • How do we                                          •What do we
                  reach out                                           want from
                  to people?                                          people?

Allison Van Diest | Page #42                                                          © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   The Right Message

Positioning Exercise

       What do your supporters get back when they
       support you?

       What is at stake – for the supporter, not just the
       organization – if they do not support you?

       How does supporting your organization differ from
       supporting another cause? Or from spending
       money or time another way?

Allison Van Diest | Page #43                                                 © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing




          STARTING ON THE RIGHT
          FOOT

Allison Van Diest | Page #44                                        © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   The Right Message

Tips for Your “From” Address Lines
        The "From" line should reflect an identifiable organizational
        figure – or best of all, your organization
        Avoid numbers or symbols in the “From” line — they may
        trigger spam filters
        Use consistent “From” name and “Reply-To” addresses to
        build your sender reputation




Allison Van Diest | Page #45                                                 © 2008 Blackbaud
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Allison Van Diest | Page #46                                        © 2008 Blackbaud
The Right Message
                               Making the Most of Email Marketing


How Important is that Header?

       80% of respondents decide whether
       to click on the "Report Spam" or
       "Junk" button without opening the
       actual message
       73% based that decision on the "From" name

       69% percent based the decision on the subject line


                                       Source: 2007 Email Sender and Provider Coalition (ESPC) study



Allison Van Diest | Page #47                                                               © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   The Right Message
 Subject Line “Do’s”

        Limit the subject line to as few characters as possible
        Avoid using "$", "!" and ALL CAPS in the
        subject line
        Personalize whenever possible
        Make it clear what is being delivered
        Colon Power: Use it to place the most important key word
        first
        Remember, “the best subject lines tell what is inside; the
        worst subject lines sell what is inside.”

Allison Van Diest | Page #48                                                 © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing


Fix These Subject Lines

       ACT NOW TO TAKE PART IN OUR FREE
       COMMUNITY EVENT!!!
       No caps
       No “free”
       No exclamation points
       Too generic
         • What is the event? Lead with something more specific.
         • Why should I act now? Give me a deadline if appropriate.

       All Parish Picnic this weekend: Enjoy spring
       weather and make new friends
Allison Van Diest | Page #49                                          © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing




       Ask our Expert how you can become more
       healthy today
       Who is the expert?
       Healthy in what way?
       Is there a deadline for the event?


       Heart Health: Doctor Bob answers our
       questions at 6pm Wednesday


Allison Van Diest | Page #50                                        © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing




       Welcome New Friend of ABC University!
       Thank you for joining our mailing list!
       No exclamation points
       Extremely impersonal
         • New Friend is worse than no label
         • Mailing list sounds unfriendly and commercial


       Welcome, Allison, to the ABC University
       Alumni News Community

Allison Van Diest | Page #51                                        © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing




          CALL-TO-ACTION


Allison Van Diest | Page #52                                        © 2008 Blackbaud
The Right Message
                               Making the Most of Email Marketing


Creating a Compelling Call-to-Action

        In most cases, the whole point of
        sending an email is to inspire
        action
        Your call-to-action should compel
        your readers to do something
        Give readers a sense of excitement and urgency
        Use specific, action-oriented language
        Say it early and repeat often

Allison Van Diest | Page #53                                                 © 2008 Blackbaud
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Allison Van Diest | Page #54                                        © 2008 Blackbaud
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                               Making the Most of Email Marketing




Allison Van Diest | Page #55                                                 © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   The Right Message
 Use Landing Pages to Boost Response

       Keeps email content more concise and interesting
       Lets recipients learn more before they must decide to take
       action
       Easier to track interest (and lack of interest) of recipients
       Helps create a consistent message across all marketing
       vehicles
       Improves search engine optimization




Allison Van Diest | Page #56                                                 © 2008 Blackbaud
The Right Message
                               Making the Most of Email Marketing




Allison Van Diest | Page #57                                                 © 2008 Blackbaud
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Allison Van Diest | Page #58                                        © 2008 Blackbaud
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Allison Van Diest | Page #59                                        © 2008 Blackbaud
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Allison Van Diest | Page #60                                        © 2008 Blackbaud
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          CONTENT AND DESIGN


Allison Van Diest | Page #61                                        © 2008 Blackbaud
The Right Message
                               Making the Most of Email Marketing


Email Content Basics

       Think about your audience
       Keep content short and to the point
       Use bulleted lists for improved scan-ability
       Use stories to engage readers
       Demonstrate a clear purpose and a clear call to
       action
       Use statistics, testimonials, case studies, and expert
       opinions to support your point

Allison Van Diest | Page #62                                                 © 2008 Blackbaud
The Right Message
                               Making the Most of Email Marketing


Proven Email Copywriting Ideas
       The Top 10 list

       Research or analysis

       News and current events

       The success story

       The interview

       The quiz

       The personal message
                                                          Some examples excerpted from the article, “Ten E-mail Starters to Break Writer's Block”, 2007
Allison Van Diest | Page #63                                                                                                        © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   The Right Message

Publish research or analyze others’




Allison Van Diest | Page #64                                                  © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   The Right Message

Share News




Allison Van Diest | Page #65                                                    © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   The Right Message

Current Events




Allison Van Diest | Page #66                                                   © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   The Right Message

Share Your Success




Allison Van Diest | Page #67                                                   © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   The Right Message

Feature an Interview




Allison Van Diest | Page #68                                                  © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   The Right Message
The Personal Message




Allison Van Diest | Page #69                                                 © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   The Right Message
 Email Copy: Worth the Investment


 Still having trouble writing effective
 email content?

        Reuse and recycle

        Use 3rd party content

        Hire a professional email copywriter

        #1 Rule - Don’t skimp on email copy


Allison Van Diest | Page #70                                                 © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   The Right Message
 Time to Design? Things to Keep in Mind…
        Design for the preview pane of
        email applications
        Never put important information
        (or the call to action) in an image
        Avoid large blocks of text —
        use headlines for increased “scan-ability”
        Link to a web-based version of your email at the top
        Align content to the left to accommodate narrow preview
        panes
        Test your HTML emails in multiple browsers before sending

Allison Van Diest | Page #71                                                 © 2008 Blackbaud
The Right Message
                                     Making the Most of Email Marketing


Think About the Preview Pane




              65% of users utilize a preview pane
                         84% of 18 -34 year olds
                         68% of 36 -54 year olds
                               58% of 55 and older
Allison Van Diest | Page #72                                                       © 2008 Blackbaud
                                                Source: Spectrobrain
Making the Most of Email Marketing          The Right Message
                                                                    Designing the email (html)
 Designing for Mobile Devices

        Mobile readers are more likely to scan
        your email rather than reading

        Include compelling call to action in the first
        15-25 characters of your subject line

        Avoid “top heavy” images in the design

        Use “alt-tags” on images

        In addition to testing email browsers, test
        messages in handheld devices


Allison Van Diest | Page #73                                                          © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing




          TEST, TEST AND OH YES,
          TEST!

Allison Van Diest | Page #74                                        © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   The Right Message

Email Testing
        Testing makes you smarter over time

        Testing can help keep you out of
        spam filters

        Testing ensures you get the most “bang for your buck”
        (or at least the most predictable response)

        Testing allows you to develop a “proven package” online
        before spending $$ offline


Allison Van Diest | Page #75                                                    © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   The Right Message


 Methods of Testing: A/B vs. Multivariate

        A/B = Testing one variable at a time
        against a control
        Multivariate = Testing multiple variables
        within multiple versions
        Multivariate usually best for starting out;
        as you find a winning control piece,
        refine with A/B testing




Allison Van Diest | Page #76                                                  © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   The Right Message

What to Test

        Metrics
          • Open rates
          • Clickthroughs
          • Conversion

        Elements
          • Header
          • Message
          • Timing


                                                                    Source: Email Marketing by the NUM8ERS

Allison Van Diest | Page #77                                                                   © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   The Right Message

Email Metrics


        Deliverability

        Open Rate

        Clickthrough Rate

        Unsubscribe Rate

        Conversion Rate


                                                                              Source: ReturnPath

Allison Van Diest | Page #78                                                       © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   The Right Message

Email Metrics – Deliverability


        Deliverability measures
        the % emails successfully
        delivered or not

        This is an inexact number
        as not all ISPs report
        delivered email



                                                                            Source: ReturnPath

Allison Van Diest | Page #79                                                     © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   The Right Message

Email Metrics – Open Rate

        Open Rate measures the % of
        opened emails that were delivered
        Open Rate can only be tracked on
        HTML-based emails
        Preview Panes can provide
        false-positive open rates
        Roughly 50% of all email recipients
        can’t properly handle tracking images
        The average open rate for known recipients is 19%.
                                                                            Source: ReturnPath

Allison Van Diest | Page #80                                                     © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   The Right Message

Email Metrics – Clickthroughs

        CTR measures the % of links
        clicked by unique individuals
        in an email
        Be sure to look at both unique
        and per-individual CTRs in
        your metrics
        CTRs are highly dependent on
        the quality of the email segmentation, content, and
        design


Allison Van Diest | Page #81                                                   © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   The Right Message

Email Metrics – Unsubscribes

        Unsubscribe Rate measures %
        of opt-outs from the email
        Remember…to be CAN-SPAM
        compliant you must allow for
        opt-outs
        Allow people to remove themselves
        from certain email lists as well as all
        communication



Allison Van Diest | Page #82                                                   © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   The Right Message

Email Metrics – Conversion Rate

        Conversion Rate measures %
        of clickthroughs that resulted
        in an action
        Actions could be making a
        donation, registering for an
        event, taking a survey,
        renewing a membership, or
        some other trackable action
        Conversion Rate is the ultimate measure of the
        success of an email campaign
Allison Van Diest | Page #83                                                   © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing        The Right Message

Email Metrics – Focus on Conversion Rate




      Deliverability
          Rate

                                 Open Rate


                                                    Clickthrough
                                                        Rate        Conversion
                                                                       Rate    Unsubscribes
Allison Van Diest | Page #84                                                       © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing                  The Right Message

The Metrics that Matter

                                              (# Sent – Bounced)
        Deliverability =                            # Sent


                                                # Unique Opens
        Open Rate =                            (Sent – Bounced)


                                                        # Unique Clicks
        Clickthrough Rate =                            (Sent – Bounced)


                                                        # Unsubscribes
        Unsubscribe Rate =
                                                       (Sent – Bounced)


                                             # Actions Completed                  # Actions Completed
        Conversion Rate =                                                 or
                                              (Sent – Bounced)                 Unique Responders (Clicks)

                                                                                  Source: Email Marketing by the NUM8ERS
Allison Van Diest | Page #85                                                                           © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   The Right Message

How Long Does it Take to Measure Results?

        50% of people will open an email in
        the first 9 hours

        75% of people will open an email in
        the first 28 hours

        The remaining 25% may take several days

        The average email campaign has its peak open rate in
        14 days
                                                                         Source: MarketingSherpa

Allison Van Diest | Page #86                                                       © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   The Right Message

   We Have A Winner!

        Be sure to send all email at the
        same time
        Make clear notes about what you're
        testing and which group is getting
        the “control" version
        Wait at least 48 hours before declaring a winner
        Make sure test groups are of significant quantity
        The more you test, the more you'll learn – be sure
        to use what you learn!
Allison Van Diest | Page #87                                                  © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing




          WHERE DO WE GO FROM
          HERE?

Allison Van Diest | Page #88                                        © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing




Five Things
You Can Do
Tomorrow




Allison Van Diest | Page #89                                        © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   Right Now

Five Things You Can Do Tomorrow


 Audit one of your emails for the four Ps.
        • Is your value proposition clear?
        • How about Place and Price? (If you
          want someone to do something, you
          need these!)




Allison Van Diest | Page #90                                             © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   Right Now

Five Things You Can Do Tomorrow



 Plan a single item to test in your
 next email.
        • (Hint: The subject line is easy and
          sometimes has dramatic results!)




Allison Van Diest | Page #91                                             © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   Right Now

Five Things You Can Do Tomorrow



 Run your next (or last) email through a
 free spam audit like
 spamcheck.sitesell.com

 (bonus: Check your next (or last) email in a
 different browser…or on a mobile!)


Allison Van Diest | Page #92                                            © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   Right Now

Five Things You Can Do Tomorrow


 Write (or rewrite) your welcome email.

        • Does it offer something or motivate
          a next action?




Allison Van Diest | Page #93                                          © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing   Right Now

Five Things You Can Do Tomorrow


 Create a new segment to test in your
 next campaign.

        • Try a completely unique message to
          people who have given their email
          address but never taken action.



Allison Van Diest | Page #94                                          © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing




                                       Questions?




Allison Van Diest | Page #95                                        © 2008 Blackbaud
Making the Most of Email Marketing




Thank you!

If you have questions or comments later, please let me know!

Phone: 843-654-3262
Email: allison.vandiest@blackbaud.com



Allison Van Diest | Page #96                                        © 2008 Blackbaud

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  • 1. The Right Message, The Right People, The Right Time – Making the Most of E-mail Marketing Allison Van Diest
  • 2. Making the Most of Email Marketing Brought To You By…. Allison Van Diest | Page #2 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 3. Making the Most of Email Marketing Fundraising Relationship Management Website / Internet Solutions Financial Management Direct Marketing Prospect Research / Analytics Education Administration Ticketing Allison Van Diest | Page #3 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 4. Making the Most of Email Marketing Agenda The Right Time • Why Email? Why Now? • And the best time is…? The Right People • Know Your List – Grow Your List • Segmentation The Right Message • SPAM • Testing • Evaluating Success • Building Great Content Allison Van Diest | Page #4 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 5. Making the Most of Email Marketing Key Facts and Figures 15% to 20% of all corporate email is marked as spam 19% is the average open-rate for nonprofit emails 4% is the average conversion rate for nonprofit emails 40% of email clickthroughs are lost at the landing page 50% of people will open an email in the first 9 hours 75% of all email is spam 100% of you will get a copy of this presentation emailed to you by the end of the week! Sources: MarketingSherpa, Nonprofit Times, ClickZ, Wired, Blackbaud Allison Van Diest | Page #5 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 6. Making the Most of Email Marketing Why Email; Why Now? And If Now… Then When, Exactly? THE RIGHT TIME Allison Van Diest | Page #6 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 7. Making the Most of Email Marketing Tough Times “Charities Are Bracing for a Long, Hard Winter” “Economy's downturn prompts new challenges for charities” “Fundraising focus critical during slump” Allison Van Diest | Page #7 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 8. Making the Most of Email Marketing “Maximize all fundraising tactics available…(including) online giving options…” “GET ONLINE NOW and ask for lots of SMALL DONATIONS…” Allison Van Diest | Page #8 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 9. The Right Time Making the Most of Email Marketing Millions of Messages o 5000-7000 images per day o 25,000 new product introductions each year o Average household gets 180 pieces of mail per month o Average affluent household gets 300+ pieces per month o Average household watches 7 hours of TV per day and spends 3.5 hours online Allison Van Diest | Page #9 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 10. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right Time What Makes Email So Effective? Virtually real-time Personal Measurable Its ability to level the playing field Allison Van Diest | Page #10 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 11. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right Time When Email Can Work Better Type Traditional Email Medium Acquisition Mailing a letter or Sending an e- post card appeal invitation to attend an event Cultivation Mailing a printed Sending an copy of your Annual eNewsletter Report Acknowledge- Mailing a receipt or Sending an email ment acknowledgement receipt and thank you letter Allison Van Diest | Page #11 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 12. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right Time Is There A Right Time To Send Email? There is no magic formula…so test, test, and oh yes, TEST! But…the most popular days are Tuesday through Thursday Saturday is the lowest volume email day of the week Source: MarketingSherpa Allison Van Diest | Page #12 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 13. Making the Most of Email Marketing Is There Anybody Out There? Just Nod If You Can Hear Me… THE RIGHT PEOPLE Allison Van Diest | Page #13 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 14. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right People Today’s Supporter Reads email before snail mail More comfortable online Busy, satisfies interests on own schedule Expects information to be personalized Expects immediate feedback Demands information on progress/ stewardship Wants a way to share experiences with others online Allison Van Diest | Page #14 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 15. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right People As You Begin… Think about your overall goals Reflect on how email enhances your multi-channel marketing strategy Decide who to target and when Get permission (or at least understand what it means to have it) Start small Allison Van Diest | Page #15 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 16. Making the Most of Email Marketing KNOW YOUR LIST – GROW YOUR LIST Allison Van Diest | Page #16 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 17. The Right People Making the Most of Email Marketing No Email List? No Problem… Whether you have some contacts or are starting from scratch, anyone can grow a strong email list The three most important factors in effective email list- building are: • Where and how you acquire the addresses • How you welcome each new subscriber • How you manage the relationship after the opt-in Source: EmailLabs Allison Van Diest | Page #17 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 18. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right People Grow Your List Online Feature an email sign-up form on each page of your site and on all transactional emails Encourage readers to pass along your message to friends Direct staff and other close supporters (board, volunteers, etc.) to include subscription links in email signatures Use Search Engine Optimization/Marketing to increase web traffic and, consequently, subscriptions Investigate alliances or partnerships with similar or complementary organizations to reach common supporters Allison Van Diest | Page #18 © 2008 Blackbaud
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  • 23. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right People Grow Your List Offline Offer an incentive to register like early or exclusive information, special offers, or reminders Encourage subscription through postcards, letters, and other direct mail communication (“Help us go Green! Help us save on postage!) Promote your email/newsletter in articles, press releases, publications, industry directories, etc. Purchase an Email Append service Allison Van Diest | Page #23 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 24. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right People Know Your List Organize and track your email file Keep your list clean Let your supporters do the work Get …and keep… permission Allison Van Diest | Page #24 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 25. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right People Opt In vs. Opt Out Find opt in screenshot Don’t pre-check the box Explain what they are subscribing to and link to your privacy policy Don’t ask for more information than you need (or will use) Always provide confirmation of their subscription You may email once without explicit permission to request it Allison Van Diest | Page #25 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 26. The Right People Making the Most of Email Marketing Know the Difference SPAM® – noun. A trademark of the Hormel Foods Corporation used for a canned meat product consisting primarily of chopped pork pressed into a loaf. Spam – verb. To send unsolicited or undesired bulk electronic mail messages. Allison Van Diest | Page #26 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 27. The Right People Making the Most of Email Marketing It’s the Law: CAN-SPAM 101 o CAN-SPAM permits e-mail marketers to send unsolicited commercial e-mail as long as it contains all of these: an opt-out mechanism; a valid subject line and header (routing) information; the legitimate physical address of the mailer; and a label if the content is adult. o CAN-SPAM requires the sender to stop spamming opt-outs within 10 days Allison Van Diest | Page #27 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 28. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right People Love Your List Find image Hook them early with an optimized welcome message Send follow up message within a week (or less) After a few months of active email, survey lists to see if you are meeting expectations As you learn more about your list members, segment them and message accordingly Allison Van Diest | Page #28 © 2008 Blackbaud
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  • 32. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right People Why Segmentation is Important Segmentation breaks your audience into manageable parts If the goal is building relationships, it helps to know who you are talking to Segmenting your list will lead to more targeted messages If you don’t segment, you are treating every one of your recipients like they are the exact same type of person Allison Van Diest | Page #32 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 33. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right People Segmentation Basics • Demographics and Lifestyle • Preference and Opinion • Behavior Allison Van Diest | Page #33 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 34. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right People Common Email Segments New • introduce yourself, engage with prospective supporters Best • need to be thanked, kept happy Middle • how can you motivate them to do more? Lapsed • need to reengage or drop Allison Van Diest | Page #34 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 35. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right People Key Segmentation Tips When in doubt, segment your email list like you would for direct mail Never segment further than you have plans (or ability) to act! Allison Van Diest | Page #35 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 36. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right People Avoid Sticky Situations Don’t get caught in honey pots, spam traps, or tar pits Remove invalid email addresses as quickly as you can Don’t email to unresponsive accounts BEWARE THE BLACKLIST! Allison Van Diest | Page #36 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 37. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right People How to be a Good Sender In your messages, always include: • A clear way to unsubscribe • Link to your homepage • Privacy policy • Physical/street address of your organization • The purpose; why you are sending it to the reader Consider offering alternative ways to receive emails, such as: • Receiving newsletters monthly vs. weekly • Change of address (home vs. business email) • Really Simple Syndication (RSS) Allison Van Diest | Page #37 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 38. Making the Most of Email Marketing Really Simple Syndication (or Streaming) – RSS Popular way to publish frequently updated content such as blog entries, news headlines, and podcasts Contains either a summary of content from an associated web site or the full text Makes it possible for people to keep up with web sites in an automated manner that can be piped into special programs or filtered displays Source: Wikipedia Allison Van Diest | Page #38 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 39. Making the Most of Email Marketing Should we be taking notes? Is this stuff going to be on the test? THE RIGHT MESSAGE Allison Van Diest | Page #39 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 40. The Right Message Making the Most of Email Marketing It’s All Been Done Before New and improved… Limited time offer… Buy now and you also get… Your help is urgently needed… ? Allison Van Diest | Page #40 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 41. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right Message Marketing 101 Product Place Promotion Price Allison Van Diest | Page #41 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 42. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right Message • What is • Where/how given in do we let exchange people for participate? support? Product Place Promotion Price • How do we •What do we reach out want from to people? people? Allison Van Diest | Page #42 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 43. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right Message Positioning Exercise What do your supporters get back when they support you? What is at stake – for the supporter, not just the organization – if they do not support you? How does supporting your organization differ from supporting another cause? Or from spending money or time another way? Allison Van Diest | Page #43 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 44. Making the Most of Email Marketing STARTING ON THE RIGHT FOOT Allison Van Diest | Page #44 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 45. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right Message Tips for Your “From” Address Lines The "From" line should reflect an identifiable organizational figure – or best of all, your organization Avoid numbers or symbols in the “From” line — they may trigger spam filters Use consistent “From” name and “Reply-To” addresses to build your sender reputation Allison Van Diest | Page #45 © 2008 Blackbaud
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  • 47. The Right Message Making the Most of Email Marketing How Important is that Header? 80% of respondents decide whether to click on the "Report Spam" or "Junk" button without opening the actual message 73% based that decision on the "From" name 69% percent based the decision on the subject line Source: 2007 Email Sender and Provider Coalition (ESPC) study Allison Van Diest | Page #47 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 48. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right Message Subject Line “Do’s” Limit the subject line to as few characters as possible Avoid using "$", "!" and ALL CAPS in the subject line Personalize whenever possible Make it clear what is being delivered Colon Power: Use it to place the most important key word first Remember, “the best subject lines tell what is inside; the worst subject lines sell what is inside.” Allison Van Diest | Page #48 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 49. Making the Most of Email Marketing Fix These Subject Lines ACT NOW TO TAKE PART IN OUR FREE COMMUNITY EVENT!!! No caps No “free” No exclamation points Too generic • What is the event? Lead with something more specific. • Why should I act now? Give me a deadline if appropriate. All Parish Picnic this weekend: Enjoy spring weather and make new friends Allison Van Diest | Page #49 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 50. Making the Most of Email Marketing Ask our Expert how you can become more healthy today Who is the expert? Healthy in what way? Is there a deadline for the event? Heart Health: Doctor Bob answers our questions at 6pm Wednesday Allison Van Diest | Page #50 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 51. Making the Most of Email Marketing Welcome New Friend of ABC University! Thank you for joining our mailing list! No exclamation points Extremely impersonal • New Friend is worse than no label • Mailing list sounds unfriendly and commercial Welcome, Allison, to the ABC University Alumni News Community Allison Van Diest | Page #51 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 52. Making the Most of Email Marketing CALL-TO-ACTION Allison Van Diest | Page #52 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 53. The Right Message Making the Most of Email Marketing Creating a Compelling Call-to-Action In most cases, the whole point of sending an email is to inspire action Your call-to-action should compel your readers to do something Give readers a sense of excitement and urgency Use specific, action-oriented language Say it early and repeat often Allison Van Diest | Page #53 © 2008 Blackbaud
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  • 56. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right Message Use Landing Pages to Boost Response Keeps email content more concise and interesting Lets recipients learn more before they must decide to take action Easier to track interest (and lack of interest) of recipients Helps create a consistent message across all marketing vehicles Improves search engine optimization Allison Van Diest | Page #56 © 2008 Blackbaud
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  • 61. Making the Most of Email Marketing CONTENT AND DESIGN Allison Van Diest | Page #61 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 62. The Right Message Making the Most of Email Marketing Email Content Basics Think about your audience Keep content short and to the point Use bulleted lists for improved scan-ability Use stories to engage readers Demonstrate a clear purpose and a clear call to action Use statistics, testimonials, case studies, and expert opinions to support your point Allison Van Diest | Page #62 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 63. The Right Message Making the Most of Email Marketing Proven Email Copywriting Ideas The Top 10 list Research or analysis News and current events The success story The interview The quiz The personal message Some examples excerpted from the article, “Ten E-mail Starters to Break Writer's Block”, 2007 Allison Van Diest | Page #63 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 64. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right Message Publish research or analyze others’ Allison Van Diest | Page #64 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 65. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right Message Share News Allison Van Diest | Page #65 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 66. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right Message Current Events Allison Van Diest | Page #66 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 67. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right Message Share Your Success Allison Van Diest | Page #67 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 68. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right Message Feature an Interview Allison Van Diest | Page #68 © 2008 Blackbaud
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  • 70. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right Message Email Copy: Worth the Investment Still having trouble writing effective email content? Reuse and recycle Use 3rd party content Hire a professional email copywriter #1 Rule - Don’t skimp on email copy Allison Van Diest | Page #70 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 71. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right Message Time to Design? Things to Keep in Mind… Design for the preview pane of email applications Never put important information (or the call to action) in an image Avoid large blocks of text — use headlines for increased “scan-ability” Link to a web-based version of your email at the top Align content to the left to accommodate narrow preview panes Test your HTML emails in multiple browsers before sending Allison Van Diest | Page #71 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 72. The Right Message Making the Most of Email Marketing Think About the Preview Pane 65% of users utilize a preview pane 84% of 18 -34 year olds 68% of 36 -54 year olds 58% of 55 and older Allison Van Diest | Page #72 © 2008 Blackbaud Source: Spectrobrain
  • 73. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right Message Designing the email (html) Designing for Mobile Devices Mobile readers are more likely to scan your email rather than reading Include compelling call to action in the first 15-25 characters of your subject line Avoid “top heavy” images in the design Use “alt-tags” on images In addition to testing email browsers, test messages in handheld devices Allison Van Diest | Page #73 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 74. Making the Most of Email Marketing TEST, TEST AND OH YES, TEST! Allison Van Diest | Page #74 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 75. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right Message Email Testing Testing makes you smarter over time Testing can help keep you out of spam filters Testing ensures you get the most “bang for your buck” (or at least the most predictable response) Testing allows you to develop a “proven package” online before spending $$ offline Allison Van Diest | Page #75 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 76. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right Message Methods of Testing: A/B vs. Multivariate A/B = Testing one variable at a time against a control Multivariate = Testing multiple variables within multiple versions Multivariate usually best for starting out; as you find a winning control piece, refine with A/B testing Allison Van Diest | Page #76 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 77. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right Message What to Test Metrics • Open rates • Clickthroughs • Conversion Elements • Header • Message • Timing Source: Email Marketing by the NUM8ERS Allison Van Diest | Page #77 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 78. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right Message Email Metrics Deliverability Open Rate Clickthrough Rate Unsubscribe Rate Conversion Rate Source: ReturnPath Allison Van Diest | Page #78 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 79. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right Message Email Metrics – Deliverability Deliverability measures the % emails successfully delivered or not This is an inexact number as not all ISPs report delivered email Source: ReturnPath Allison Van Diest | Page #79 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 80. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right Message Email Metrics – Open Rate Open Rate measures the % of opened emails that were delivered Open Rate can only be tracked on HTML-based emails Preview Panes can provide false-positive open rates Roughly 50% of all email recipients can’t properly handle tracking images The average open rate for known recipients is 19%. Source: ReturnPath Allison Van Diest | Page #80 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 81. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right Message Email Metrics – Clickthroughs CTR measures the % of links clicked by unique individuals in an email Be sure to look at both unique and per-individual CTRs in your metrics CTRs are highly dependent on the quality of the email segmentation, content, and design Allison Van Diest | Page #81 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 82. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right Message Email Metrics – Unsubscribes Unsubscribe Rate measures % of opt-outs from the email Remember…to be CAN-SPAM compliant you must allow for opt-outs Allow people to remove themselves from certain email lists as well as all communication Allison Van Diest | Page #82 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 83. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right Message Email Metrics – Conversion Rate Conversion Rate measures % of clickthroughs that resulted in an action Actions could be making a donation, registering for an event, taking a survey, renewing a membership, or some other trackable action Conversion Rate is the ultimate measure of the success of an email campaign Allison Van Diest | Page #83 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 84. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right Message Email Metrics – Focus on Conversion Rate Deliverability Rate Open Rate Clickthrough Rate Conversion Rate Unsubscribes Allison Van Diest | Page #84 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 85. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right Message The Metrics that Matter (# Sent – Bounced) Deliverability = # Sent # Unique Opens Open Rate = (Sent – Bounced) # Unique Clicks Clickthrough Rate = (Sent – Bounced) # Unsubscribes Unsubscribe Rate = (Sent – Bounced) # Actions Completed # Actions Completed Conversion Rate = or (Sent – Bounced) Unique Responders (Clicks) Source: Email Marketing by the NUM8ERS Allison Van Diest | Page #85 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 86. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right Message How Long Does it Take to Measure Results? 50% of people will open an email in the first 9 hours 75% of people will open an email in the first 28 hours The remaining 25% may take several days The average email campaign has its peak open rate in 14 days Source: MarketingSherpa Allison Van Diest | Page #86 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 87. Making the Most of Email Marketing The Right Message We Have A Winner! Be sure to send all email at the same time Make clear notes about what you're testing and which group is getting the “control" version Wait at least 48 hours before declaring a winner Make sure test groups are of significant quantity The more you test, the more you'll learn – be sure to use what you learn! Allison Van Diest | Page #87 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 88. Making the Most of Email Marketing WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE? Allison Van Diest | Page #88 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 89. Making the Most of Email Marketing Five Things You Can Do Tomorrow Allison Van Diest | Page #89 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 90. Making the Most of Email Marketing Right Now Five Things You Can Do Tomorrow Audit one of your emails for the four Ps. • Is your value proposition clear? • How about Place and Price? (If you want someone to do something, you need these!) Allison Van Diest | Page #90 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 91. Making the Most of Email Marketing Right Now Five Things You Can Do Tomorrow Plan a single item to test in your next email. • (Hint: The subject line is easy and sometimes has dramatic results!) Allison Van Diest | Page #91 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 92. Making the Most of Email Marketing Right Now Five Things You Can Do Tomorrow Run your next (or last) email through a free spam audit like spamcheck.sitesell.com (bonus: Check your next (or last) email in a different browser…or on a mobile!) Allison Van Diest | Page #92 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 93. Making the Most of Email Marketing Right Now Five Things You Can Do Tomorrow Write (or rewrite) your welcome email. • Does it offer something or motivate a next action? Allison Van Diest | Page #93 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 94. Making the Most of Email Marketing Right Now Five Things You Can Do Tomorrow Create a new segment to test in your next campaign. • Try a completely unique message to people who have given their email address but never taken action. Allison Van Diest | Page #94 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 95. Making the Most of Email Marketing Questions? Allison Van Diest | Page #95 © 2008 Blackbaud
  • 96. Making the Most of Email Marketing Thank you! If you have questions or comments later, please let me know! Phone: 843-654-3262 Email: allison.vandiest@blackbaud.com Allison Van Diest | Page #96 © 2008 Blackbaud