The DevelopUS Newsletter is Matter's first bi-monthly investigation newsletter, focusing on Columbus' change, growth and development. Our second newsletter represents our Crossing the Line investigation. Marisa Twigg, editor-in-chief, spearheads the editorial newsletters. We use an email CMS service called SendInBlue to send our email campaigns, but are transitioning back to MailChimp in September 2021.
Send an email each time we publish an issue:
For each story, a short description (hook), feature art and bylines
The editor should write an intro to the top of the email and a tidbit or two at the bottom
Include a news tip section
Add a donation ask
If possible, include extra social content that we've shared in the past
Personalize the monthly newsletters
Include a unique, personal introduction for the top of each
End with an outro and a headshot
From: Marisa Twigg, Matter News
Integrate donation asks throughout the monthly emails
See the templates located in SendInBlue (transitioning to MailChimp soon) for design.