Your Mission
Deserves to Be Heard

Benchmark Email gives nonprofits the tools to connect with donors, mobilize volunteers, and grow their community. No big team or big budget required – qualifying nonprofits receive a 20% discount off their email marketing plan.

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We believe in your work, so we made it more affordable.

Qualifying nonprofits get 20% off any paid plan. Start free today, and ask our team to verify you and apply your discount before you upgrade.

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Everything your nonprofit needs
to communicate with impact

Keep volunteers informed and engaged

Recruiting, scheduling, and thanking volunteers takes steady communication. Ready-to-use templates help you keep your volunteers in the loop without adding to your to-do list.

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Tell your story, build your community

Impact reports, newsletters, event invites – your supporters want to hear from you. Benchmark's no-code editor lets anyone on your team create on-brand emails in minutes, no experience required.

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Segment your supporters, send with purpose

Not every message is right for every contact. Tags and filters let you send donor updates to donors, volunteer news to volunteers, and event invites to the people most likely to show up.

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Benchmark contact filters and nonprofit supporter segments

Real people, ready when you need them

You're not on your own. Every Benchmark plan, including the free one, comes with real human support over chat and email, 24/7. No bots, no ticket queues. When you're stuck the night before a big send, a person is there to help.

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Know what's working so you can do more of it

Every email is a chance to learn what your supporters care about. Benchmark's reports show open rates, clicks, and engagement at a glance, so you spend less time guessing and more time on the work that matters.

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Nonprofits love Benchmark

Very reasonable rates, and they offer a great discount for nonprofit orgs. I received a call from my account manager the day we started, which really means a lot – especially in walking me through the initial setup.

Vincent L.Director of Communication,
Nonprofit industry

It's so easy to navigate through the whole process, from registration to sending a completed email.

Michael J.Political Organization

This software is extremely organized and user-friendly. I can navigate my newsletters with ease and convey everything in one place.

Cynthia P.Editor, Religious Institutions

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how effortless email
marketing can be.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do nonprofits get a discount on Benchmark Email?

Yes. Qualifying nonprofits get 20% off any paid plan, plus 20% off any additional users. Reach out while you're on the free plan so we can verify your organization and apply the discount before you upgrade. The discount can't be added once you're on a paid plan. Claim your nonprofit discount, here >

What's included in the free plan?

The free plan lets you send up to 2,500 emails a month to up to 500 contacts, a great starting point for smaller organizations. Every feature is included, and paid plans scale with you as your list grows.

Does Benchmark Email work with the tools nonprofits already use?

Yes. Through the Benchmark Email API and the Zapier integration, you can connect Benchmark to thousands of apps, including Salesforce, PayPal, WordPress, and Eventbrite. Zapier can automatically add new contacts to the right list and tag them, so your email marketing stays in sync with the rest of your stack.

Do I need design or tech skills to use Benchmark?

Not at all. Our drag-and-drop editor and library of ready-to-use templates make it easy for anyone on your team to create professional emails. No designers or developers required.

How does billing work?

You choose. Pay monthly, or save about 15% with annual billing. Start on the free plan and upgrade whenever you're ready. No credit card needed to begin.