Social Source Commons

Looking for a way to send out email in bulk? You might be able to get away with a tool like Outlook or Mailman if you have a very small list, or a free list management tool like Google Groups or Topica’s service if you don’t need the list to look very professional. But likely, you want a way to send out emails to dozens, hundreds, or thousands of people that is easy to setup, trouble-free, and sends good-looking emails to your constituents. For these purposes, a hosted bulk emailing service is a great choice. These services typically allow you to manage your list, create emails, and view reports through a web-based interface, as well as take subscriptions through your website. Which emailing service should you use? We asked seven nonprofit technology experts which they would recommend.