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Canva, Constant Contact, and Mailchimp: Best Tools for Fundraising Communications

May 2025 Blog | T&G Associates"Navigating your path to funding success."



Let’s be honest—nonprofit fundraising and marketing can feel like juggling ten flaming batons while walking a tightrope. (And if you're also writing grants or managing events, let’s just say I see you!) But luckily, you don’t have to do it alone.


In this month’s blog, I want to talk about three digital tools that make fundraising communications way easier and, dare I say, even kind of fun: Canva, Constant Contact, and Mailchimp. Whether you're part of a community organization, government agency, school, hospital, or startup working on advocacy, capacity building, or public awareness, these platforms can save you time and help your message shine.


"Grants made simple, impact made real."



Why Good Communication Tools Matter in Fundraising

When you’re trying to build support, communication is everything. Whether you're writing your annual appeal letter, creating a flyer for an upcoming fundraiser, or sending out a project update, having the right tools helps you do it faster, better, and without pulling your hair out.

The three platforms below have become my go-to suggestions for clients looking to streamline their outreach and look professional without spending a ton of money.



Canva: Your Visual Sidekick

What it is: Canva is an easy-to-use online graphic design tool. You don’t need to be a designer to create eye-catching visuals.

Why I love it:

  • Tons of pre-made templates (flyers, social posts, appeal letters, brochures)

  • Drag-and-drop editor (super intuitive)

  • Brand kit options so you can keep everything on-message

  • Discounted plans for nonprofits

Best for:

  • Social media graphics

  • Event flyers and invitations

  • Infographics to show off your program impact

  • Matching visuals for your fundraising campaigns

I use Canva all the time to help clients create beautiful, branded pieces that really help tell their story. A picture might be worth a thousand words, but a Canva graphic? It might just be worth a thousand dollars in donations!



Constant Contact: Stay in Touch with Your Donors

What it is: Constant Contact is an email marketing platform that lets you send out newsletters, event invites, and fundraising appeals.

Why I love it:

  • Super user-friendly with drag-and-drop email builders

  • Built-in list segmentation to personalize emails

  • Templates made just for nonprofits

  • Tracks open and click rates so you can tweak and improve

Best for:

  • Monthly newsletters

  • Annual appeal email campaigns

  • Donor thank-yous and impact updates

Staying connected with your supporters is key to building lasting relationships. With Constant Contact, you can automate some of those connections while still keeping things personal.



Mailchimp: Smart Email Marketing on Autopilot

What it is: Mailchimp is another popular email marketing platform with great automation features and smart analytics.

Why I love it:

  • Powerful automation tools (like welcome emails and reminders)

  • A/B testing to see what messages work best

  • Integrates with lots of donor platforms and CRMs

  • Free plans for small lists and discounted pricing for nonprofits

Best for:

  • Multi-part email campaigns

  • New donor onboarding sequences

  • Event reminders and donation follow-ups

If you’re ready to level up your email game and dive into automation, Mailchimp is a great next step. Plus, the analytics help you learn what’s working so you can keep improving.



How T&G Associates Helps You Stay Ahead

We work with nonprofits, schools, health organizations, and more to help you build strong fundraising strategies—and part of that includes helping you figure out the best tools to communicate clearly and confidently.

Whether you’re launching a new program, spreading public awareness, or just trying to keep your stakeholders in the loop, these tools can help you:

  • Save time

  • Look more professional

  • Boost engagement

  • Raise more money

And if you're feeling stuck on how to get started or need help designing your next campaign, let me know! I’m here to make things easier. "Granting success, one proposal at a time."



Wrapping It All Up

Fundraising doesn’t have to be overwhelming. With tools like Canva, Constant Contact, and Mailchimp, you can create consistent, professional communication that helps you connect with your community and keep your funding goals on track.

Give one (or all) of them a try—you might be surprised how much time you save, and how much more impact you can make.

Have questions about fundraising tools or need help creating communications that get results? I’d love to chat.


Together, we’ll make your message matter.


 
 
 

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