June 29, 2023
Episode #64: Using Email to Improve Volunteer Retention – Part 1
In this episode, Tobi dives into the world of communication strategies and explore how leveraging email can significantly improve volunteer retention. But before we get into the details, let’s take a moment to understand why email remains a vital tool in today’s ever-changing digital landscape.
Email offers a unique solution, allowing you to own your list of subscribers and ensuring direct communication with your volunteers. In part one of this two-part episode, we delve into the advantages of email over social media, debunk common concerns, and discuss the benefits of targeted messaging.
Improve Volunteer Retention – Social Media vs Email
Improve Volunteer Retention – Advantages of Email
One advantage of using emails for communication is that it allows you to have ownership of your recipient list. Unlike social media platforms where you don’t have control over your followers, email allows you to build and maintain your own list of subscribers. This gives you a sense of control, confidence, and security, knowing that you have direct access to your audience. Additionally, with email, you can ensure direct communication with your subscribers. The only obstacle may be spam filters, but with proper email management and engaging content, you have a higher chance of successfully reaching your subscribers’ inboxes.
Improve Volunteer Retention – Show Highlights
00:22.5 Tobi started explaining the topic o the 2-part episode
02:11.3 How we can go email better?
04:13.5 Is email the answer or is social media a better platform for these messages?
04:49.2 Pros of email
10:19.5 Cons to using email
13:52.3 Pros to using social media
18:02.8 Social Media Cons
22:59.4 Summary of both sides – social media and email
Improve Volunteer Retention – Quotes from the Episode
“So as humans, we like to have some control over our processes or at least understand where we’re at in a specific process.”
“Social media platforms own your followers and can change access or even take down your site.”
“Email allows you to own your list of subscribers, giving you control, confidence, and security.”
“Subscribers who willingly sign up for email lists are more likely to be interested in and engage with the content.”
“Continuous learning is necessary in social media as policies and algorithms constantly change.”
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