In this episode of The Small Nonprofit Podcast, Maria sits down with Katelyn Baughan, founder of KB Digital, to discuss why email marketing is one of the most powerful tools for nonprofits. They dive into strategies for donor retention, automation, and engagement tactics that keep donors connected beyond their first gift. Katelyn shares actionable tips on improving email effectiveness, measuring success, and turning one-time supporters into lifelong champions for your cause.
Key Topics Covered:
- Why email marketing is nonprofit gold
- The biggest email marketing mistakes nonprofits make
- Automating for personalization & engagement
- Fundraising emails: best practices & what to avoid
- Using AI to improve your email marketing
Actionable tips:
âžś Audit your emails: Look at engagement data, click-through rates, and unsubscribes.
âžś Be consistent: Aim for at least one email per week.
âžś Use automation: Set up a welcome series and donor thank-you emails.
âžś Refine your subject lines: Use AI tools or A/B testing to improve open rates.
âžś Repurpose content: Use past high-performing emails or social media posts.
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