Anatomy of a Fundraising Appeal (2025)

What makes a truly effective fundraising appeal? Each section of your appeal serves a purpose. In this session, we break down the components of a compelling email, from subject lines to greetings to the ask for support.

What we cover:

  • Maximizing revenue potential through copy, design, and formatting
  • A/B testing and segmenting your audience

Guide: Anatomy of a Fundraising Appeal

Drafting your own campaign emails? Check out this breakdown of how to craft a successful fundraising appeal, including each email element, the email body, tips for each section, and prompts for writing your own copy.

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Recorded by News Revenue Hub for NewsMatch in July 2025.