What draws people to your cause? What motivated your supporters to take their first action? What did they feel when they first donated? Why do you exist? The answer to all these questions is the same. And...
4 minute readWhat draws people to your cause? What motivated your supporters to take their first action? What did they feel when they first donated?...
Read thisWe have Homer Simpson to thank for the term that perfectly describes a communication model that turbocharges action requests with urgency. Because of this, it’s been adopted by all the most successful online action platforms...
2 minute readWe have Homer Simpson to thank for the term that perfectly describes a communication model that turbocharges action requests with urgency. Because...
Learn moreCognitive biases are powerful mental distortions that affect the way we think and behave. They are so powerful that they can lead people to act against their own best interests. If you understand them, you can...
2 minute readCognitive biases are powerful mental distortions that affect the way we think and behave. They are so powerful that they can lead...
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...
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Learn moreI’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...
Learn moreIs email dead? Here’s what the data says... Some people question the relevance of emails in 2025. They ask, “Can’t we just rely on social media to communicate with supporters?” To which my instinct is to rush...
6 minute readIs email dead? Here’s what the data says... Some people question the relevance of emails in 2025. They ask, “Can’t we just rely...
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