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Recommended online mailing list management software for a non-profit group?

• I'm looking for the best solution for an opt-in mailing list management program for a non-profit group. The purpose is two-fold: a) to send out weekly email newsletters to members and b) to provide different commitees a way to email each other with threaded discussions. The software or web application should be: EASY to learn and use Relatively inexpensive Compatible with a Microsoft environment Able to send HTML formatted emails from templates Supported by phone, email or online support I'd like some options to present to the group along with a recommended "best". Thanks!

• Answer:

  Augustus.. Opt-in email lists are a great way to maintain communications with people within an organization. Since you are looking for a hosted solution as opposed you managing your own, here is a list of sites that will manage your email tasks: EZine Manager http://www.ezinemanager.com/ Free for under 2500 emails sent per month, very reasonable thereafter ListChannel http://www.listchannel.com/ Higher volume. $79 a month for up to 50,000 emails a month BigList http://www.biglist.com/ Based upon the number of subscribers. Up to 500 subscribers, $40/month Instant Talk http://www.instantalk.com/ Free, but a three line advertisement is added TightCircle http://www.tightcircle.com Free for the first 60 days, no pricing on their webpage for after the first 60 dsay I think that one of the above providers should be able to meet your needs. You can find additional information at http://dmoz.org/Computers/Internet/Mailing_Lists/Hosting_Companies/ Thank you for your question, good luck in your endeavor and if I can provide any additional clarification, please let me know! Regards, -THV Search Strategy: email list hosting