Email Marketing and Outreach Enhancement Project

Closed
Kay Alexander She / Her
Community Programs Coordinator
(30)
4
Project
Academic experience
80 hours per student
Student
Anywhere
Intermediate level

Project scope

Categories
Data visualization Communications Website development Networking Media
Skills
email marketing
Details

The Email Marketing and Outreach Enhancement Project aims to strengthen our organization's email marketing efforts by leveraging the skills and support of dedicated student volunteers. This project focuses on optimizing our email campaigns for greater impact and engagement with our target audience.


Deliverables

By the end of the project, students should demonstrate:

  • Understanding of our existing email campaigns and target audience.
  • Identification of areas for improvement in our email campaigns.
  • Development of strategies to optimize our email campaigns for greater impact and engagement.
  • Creation of content for our email campaigns.
  • Testing of the developed email campaigns and making improvements based on results.


Final deliverables should include:

  • All source code.
  • A written report explaining the design process and outcomes.


Mentorship

The Inclusive Institute Better for Data (IIBD) can support the Email Marketing Enhancement Project in several ways:


  1. Resource Allocation: Allocate the necessary resources, including time, tools, and software licenses, for the project's success. Ensure that students have access to the tools needed for email marketing and analytics.
  2. Training and Guidance: Provide comprehensive training to students on email marketing best practices, content creation, list management, and campaign performance tracking. This may include workshops, tutorials, or access to relevant online courses.
  3. Access to Data and Contacts: Share access to the organization's email marketing platform, databases, and contact lists, ensuring that students have the necessary data for their tasks.
  4. Collaboration and Feedback: Encourage open communication and collaboration between students and the organization's email marketing team. Create a feedback loop where students can seek guidance and receive feedback on their work.
  5. Supervision: Appoint a staff member or mentor from IIBD to oversee the project and provide guidance to the students. This supervisor can also ensure that the project aligns with the organization's goals and values.
  6. Regular Check-Ins: Schedule regular check-in meetings to review progress, address challenges, and discuss opportunities for improvement. This keeps the project on track and allows for timely adjustments.
  7. Access to Analytics Tools: Provide access to analytics tools and platforms used for tracking email campaign performance. Ensure that students have the necessary permissions to gather and analyze data.
  8. Integration with Organizational Goals: Ensure that the project's objectives align with IIBD's broader organizational goals related to outreach, engagement, and communication. This alignment can help measure the project's impact on these goals.
  9. Recognition and Support: Recognize and appreciate the efforts of student volunteers by acknowledging their contributions and providing any necessary support or resources to help them succeed in their roles.
  10. Data Privacy and Compliance: Educate students about data privacy regulations and the organization's policies, ensuring that they handle contact information and data in a compliant and ethical manner.
  11. Reporting and Insights: Expect regular reporting from the students on email campaign performance and insights gained. Use this data to make informed decisions and refine future email marketing strategies.

About the company

Company
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
2 - 10 employees
Business services, Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society

The Inclusivity Institute for Better Data (IIBD) holds a steadfast mandate to engender an equitable future, anchored in the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusivity. As a non-profit consultancy, our primary role extends beyond research, underlining the profound significance of community development and engagement. Our commitment is hinged upon fostering inclusive growth, upholding objectivity, and driving impactful change responsibly.

Our key endeavor is to provide comprehensive data collection and visualization services, tailoring our offerings to the unique needs of equity-deserving groups. We are dedicated to transforming complex data into clear, comprehensible visualizations, equipping organizations, individuals, and governments with the tools necessary for informed decision-making. We strongly believe that the potency of accurate, accessible data lies in its ability to stimulate advocacy, inform policy development, and direct resource allocation.

At IIBD, we offer a diverse range of services including storytelling, strategic planning, and diversity consulting. These competencies enable us not only to build narratives that engage various stakeholders, but also to craft strategies that reinforce our core values of inclusiveness and impact. By focusing on these elements, we aim to amplify marginalized voices, challenge systemic barriers, and foster an environment that promotes fairness and understanding.