Templates are great, but what does a GivingTuesday campaign actually look like? This is easier to understand with a concrete example, so let's walk through what a real GivingTuesday campaign timeline would look like using Wellness Avenue, a hypothetical charity.
Wellness Avenue's Sample GivingTuesday Campaign
The "Save the Date" email: Send out 1 month before GivingTuesday
Subject Line: Only 1 Month Until GivingTuesday!
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The "Preview" email: Send out 2 weeks before GivingTuesday
Subject Line: Something BIG is coming. GivingTuesday is in two weeks!
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The "2nd Preview" email: Send out 1 week before GivingTuesday
Subject Line: Get Ready. Only 1 Week Until GivingTuesday!
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The "Donate Now" email: Send out 2-3 days before GivingTuesday
Subject Line: GivingTuesday is Almost Here!
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The "Big Day" email: On the morning of GivingTuesday
Subject Line: It's time for GivingTuesday!
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The "Thank You" email: 1 day after GivingTuesday
Subject Line: Thank you for your support on GivingTuesday!