Noble

What Noble is

Noble is a web-based email newsletter and communications service for nonprofits. Its drag-and-drop editor lets teams build letters with text, images, video, and buttons, then edit content inline and preview the message live. Organizations can group donors, volunteers, and members, including by their interactions with emails. Noble reports opens, clicks, and audience growth, with analytics for each message and contact.

Teams can compose letters in a shared workspace, and its free offer includes unlimited team members. Newsletters can carry a Donate button so supporters can give from their inbox, or link to an organization’s existing online giving page. Noble also describes a moving video preview that plays in an email; tapping it opens the full story with sound. Organizations changing services can use Noble’s data import tools and step-by-step guidance for moving subscriber lists and donor records. Setup support is also offered.

Noble’s Free plan is described as including unlimited newsletters, contacts, and emails, along with segmentation, customizable templates, and analytics. The pricing page lists $0 per month and unlimited emails, while the homepage gives free accounts a limit of up to 1,000 messages per month. The service is described as free for nonprofits, with no trial.

Who it suits

Noble suits small and growing nonprofits that want to send newsletters and communicate with donors, volunteers, or members. It may also suit teams that need shared editing, audience segments, donation links, and migration guidance.

Limits

Noble’s free offer is listed at $0 per month, with unlimited newsletters, contacts, and emails. However, the homepage says free accounts can send up to 1,000 messages per month, while the pricing page says unlimited emails.

Getting started

1. Visit nobleletters.com.
2. Create a free account for nonprofit use.
3. Import subscriber lists and donor records with Noble’s tools and migration guidance.
4. Build a letter in the editor, add content, and preview it live.
5. Group contacts into segments and include a Donate button or an existing giving-page link.
6. Work with the team in the shared workspace and send newsletters.

Verdict

Nonprofits looking for a web newsletter tool with segmentation, message analytics, shared workspaces, and donation options should consider Noble’s free offer. Check the message allowance that applies to your account, since the pricing page and homepage give different figures. Organizations needing a platform beyond web may want to look elsewhere.