Campaign Monitor is an email marketing platform for building, automating, and reporting on email campaigns. For NGOs and social enterprises sending donor updates, fundraising appeals, and program newsletters, it replaces manual list management with drag-and-drop design and automated donor journeys.
Key features
- Drag-and-drop email builder with more than 100 responsive templates
- Automation for drip campaigns and donor journeys, with prebuilt workflow templates
- AI tools, including Email Workspace, Creative Lab, and an AI writer, for faster drafting
- Real-time analytics, engagement tracking, and performance benchmarking
- More than 250 integrations across CRM, e-commerce, and CMS platforms
- Team accounts with customizable permission levels
- Add-on channels: SMS and a website builder at $10/month
Pricing
Per campaignmonitor.com/pricing, tiers scale with contact count: Free (500 sends/month, trial-level access), Lite (2,500 sends, core features), Essentials (unlimited sends, priority support, all AI features, marketed as best value), Premier (unlimited sends, premier support, advanced segments, website builder included), and Enterprise (custom, dedicated account manager). Annual billing saves 10 percent.
Last verified: September 2026, against Campaign Monitor’s own pricing page.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Tiered pricing scales from a small NGO’s list to a multi-country donor base | Free tier is capped at 500 sends a month, thin for a large donor list |
| Automated donor journeys reduce manual follow-up after a gift or event | Pricing rises with contact count, so cost is not fixed as your list grows |
| 250-plus integrations cover most CRMs impact organizations already use | Advanced segmentation and the website builder are reserved for higher tiers |
| AI drafting tools speed up newsletter production for small comms teams |
Who it’s best for
Comms and fundraising teams sending regular donor newsletters and appeal campaigns who want automation without hiring a dedicated email specialist.
Skip it if your donor list is under a few hundred people and fits comfortably inside a free-forever tool, or your primary channel is SMS or WhatsApp rather than email.
How to get started
Start on the free tier to test the builder and one automated journey against a small segment of your donor list, then upgrade once you need unlimited sends or advanced segmentation.
FAQ
Can Campaign Monitor handle donor segmentation? Yes. Its AI-assisted segment mapping and advanced segments, available on higher tiers, let you group donors by giving history or engagement.
Is there a free plan? Yes, capped at 500 sends per month, useful for testing before committing to a paid tier.
Does pricing depend on donor list size? Yes. Published tiers vary by contact count from 0 up to 50,000-plus, so confirm the rate for your actual list size before subscribing.
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