5. How To Test?
Define your goal BEFORE you test
Test only one thing at a time
Wait long enough for a conclusion
Split data proportionally and
randomly
Ensure there is enough quantity
(and gifts) for a readable result
6. When and Where to Test?
As often as possible!
Try and test at least one variable in
every campaign
Tests aren’t limited to just Package
A vs. Package B
Creative/Design elements
Timing
Donor Segmentation
Prospect Lists (80/20 rule)
7. Why Test?
Move the needle based on
program goals
Build on what’s working, change
what isn’t
Stay one step ahead of your peers Testing is FUNdamental!
12. 0.12% Conversion Rate
$205 avg. gift
0.05% Conversion Rate
$156 avg. gift
Images:
No eye contact vs.
eye contact
Multiple Kids/Family
vs. One Family
Send Time:
6:30am vs. 12:15pm
From Name:
Individual Name Vs Org Name
Content:
Longer vs. shorter sentences.
Specific vs. emotional outcomes
Simple vs. strong language
More vs. less aggressive ask
12.29.15
Email
12.29.14
Email
What to Test
26. Which Test Won?
Matching Gift Email Appeal Matching Gift Email Appeal
from Executive Director from Family Providing Match
Conversion Rate 2x Higher
27. Which Test Won?
1) Why back-to-school means more to you
2) 25 8th Graders Need Your Help
3) You can ensure that more students get a chance
4) Give them the chance that was given to you
Conversion Rate: 2x Higher
28. Which Test Won?
“Make a gift of any size…”
vs.
“Make a gift of $10 of more…”
33 more conversions
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