What's a dynamic list and why does it matter?
A dynamic list is a saved search that recalculates its membership every time it's opened, so your “LYBUNT” or “recurring donors” segment is always current without re-running reports. Any search and column layout saves as a dynamic list in one click.
How specific can donor segments get?
Very. The multi-filter builder combines AND/OR/NOT logic across campaign participation, event attendance, donation amounts and dates, tags, membership status, list membership, and custom fields. For example, “gave $250+ last year AND attended the gala, NOT already a recurring donor.”
Are there pre-built donor segments?
Yes. Predefined presets include new donors, retained donors, donors lost this year, new last month, new this week, recurring donors, and non-donors, one click each.
Can we freeze a segment for a specific appeal?
Yes. Convert any dynamic list into a static snapshot to lock in an audience, copy contacts between lists, and manage everything from the Manage Lists console.
What can we do with a segment once it's built?
Send bulk email or SMS, export for direct mail, target workflows, scope reports, feed call lists, or push the segment straight into MailChimp, HubSpot, Dynamics, or Constant Contact.