How to Fundraise with Email with Amanda Nicholson

In this episode of Nonprofit Nation, I’m joined by Amanda Nicholson, an email fundraising strategist with a background in special education and a deep commitment to advocacy and social justice. With nearly four years of experience helping nonprofits close critical fundraising gaps, Amanda brings a unique, mission-centered approach to digital strategy.

We explore why email remains one of the most powerful tools in a nonprofit’s toolkit—and how to use it more authentically and effectively in 2025. Amanda shares practical insights on building strong donor relationships, writing compelling email sequences, and designing donation pages that actually convert. Whether you're a small shop or a seasoned fundraising team, this episode is packed with actionable advice you can put to work right away.

🎧 In This Episode, We Discuss:

• Why email is still a top-performing fundraising channel in 2025
• How to strengthen donor relationships through your email list
• Crafting strategic, authentic copy that reflects your mission
• Best practices for formatting fundraising pages that convert
• Post-donation engagement strategies to keep donors connected

💼 Resources and Links

• LinkedIn:  https://www.linkedin.com/in/amanda-nicholson-20a23a225/ 
• Website: https://amandanicholson.com/ 
• How Nonprofits Can Build Strong Donor Relations: 5-Day Email Challenge
• M + R Benchmarks
• Liz Wilcox’s Email Marketing Membership 

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