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Ted Fickes

Ted Fickes

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Much ado about Harris zooms, community and democracy

How a zoom call for white dudes modeled community building and why it matters for democracy and nonprofits.
Ted Fickes Aug 6, 2024
How 101 news organizations are using donation forms, membership, premiums, tech and user experience.

What 101 News Donation Pages can tell you about your fundraising and membership program

What we can learn from looking at how more than 100 news organizations are using donation forms, membership, premiums and user experience to grow reader revenue and build community.
Ted Fickes Jun 13, 2024
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10 Elements of Newsletter Thinking

How to think like a reader, not just an organization, and create newsletters that people love.
Ted Fickes May 7, 2024

Woah...stop throwing away your email program.

Sending more email to more people isn't a solution. But sending great email to people who need and want it can grow your list, increase engagement and improve revenue.
Ted Fickes Apr 28, 2024
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An idea: Be needed

Deliverability is great! 👏 But it's far better to be needed by your supporters and subscribers. Don't assume you are needed.
Ted Fickes Apr 2, 2024

Don't hesitate to (re)activate

Why retention matters more than ever and how to get started.
Ted Fickes Mar 14, 2024

Social change without social space

What happens when we can only talk about recipes and Stanley tumblers?
Ted Fickes Feb 22, 2024

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