Views from the Institute
Research, announcements and thoughts about fundraising
Growing your email list is only the beginning
Someone has chosen to hear from your organization. What happens next? Using a fictional wildlife charity’s welcome email and follow-up sequence, we explore how philanthropic psychology can help fundraisers build on a supporter’s initial interest, set expectations for future emails, and offer meaningful ways to stay involved.
Email marketing: you can’t email people you don’t have
Email list growth is an essential part of digital fundraising. Explore five ways to bring potential supporters into your email journey, from mission-aligned contests and value exchanges to hand-raisers, direct donation asks and retargeting ads, all viewed through a PhilPsych lens.