What can Mailchimp power for an association?
Mailchimp gives a small team one place for email, with automations that keep running between campaigns.
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Newsletters
A regular newsletter members open and read.
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Renewal reminders
Automated reminders as renewal dates approach.
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Event promotion
Campaigns that fill meetings and webinars.
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Welcome series
A short series that brings new members in.
How does Ricochet help me get more from Mailchimp?
We launch Mailchimp, connect it to your AMS and coach your team, with the member research, strategy and creative to make every send count.
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Guided implementation
A ten-week implementation with your lists, templates and first automations in place.
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AMS Connector
Keeps member records in sync between your AMS and Mailchimp, so staff stop retyping data.
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Evolution Coaching
Mentorship after launch, bringing association best practices into Mailchimp so your work drives business results.
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Should an association use HubSpot or Mailchimp?
Associations running omnichannel marketing on complex data usually outgrow Mailchimp, typically once annual revenue exceeds a few million dollars. HubSpot puts sales and marketing in one system, which Mailchimp cannot do. Mailchimp stays the efficient choice for smaller associations with focused email programs. Ricochet implements both and connects each to your AMS.
Outgrowing Mailchimp? See HubSpot for associations
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| Best for | Omnichannel marketing | Email marketing |
| Core systems | Marketing automation, sales automation | Marketing automation |
| Association size | Larger | Smaller |
| Implementation | 16 weeks | 10 weeks |
| AMS integration | HubSpot AMS Connector | Mailchimp AMS Connector |
| Ongoing support | HubSpot Evolution Coaching | Mailchimp Evolution Coaching |
Why work with a Mailchimp Pro Partner?
Ricochet is a Mailchimp Pro Partner, the top tier of Mailchimp’s partner program, listed in Mailchimp’s Experts Directory. Our team holds Mailchimp’s certifications in email marketing, email automations and SMS marketing.
- Certified in every channel
Email marketing, automations and SMS, certified by Mailchimp. - A direct line to Mailchimp
Premium support and a partner team we can reach when your account needs help. - Association specialists
Launches, AMS integration and renewal campaigns built for member organizations.
What associations ask about Mailchimp
When should an association move from Mailchimp to HubSpot?
An association should usually move from Mailchimp to HubSpot once marketing runs across many channels on complex member data, often when annual revenue passes a few million dollars. Until then, Mailchimp remains the efficient choice for smaller associations with focused email programs. HubSpot brings sales and marketing into one system, which Mailchimp cannot do.
Can Mailchimp connect to our AMS?
Yes, Mailchimp can connect to your association management system (AMS) through Ricochet’s Mailchimp AMS Connector. It moves member data between your AMS and Mailchimp, keeping the systems connected for your email program. This helps staff avoid retyping member information and keeps records moving between the two systems.
What is the Mailchimp AMS Connector?
The Mailchimp AMS Connector is Ricochet’s integration between your association management system (AMS) and Mailchimp. It keeps member records in sync between the two platforms, so staff stop retyping data. This connection helps your association keep member records synchronized for email work.
How long does a Mailchimp launch take?
A Mailchimp Implementation takes ten weeks. During that launch, Ricochet puts your lists, templates and first automations in place, and the readiness checklist confirms the scope before work begins. This gives your association a defined implementation period and clarifies what is included before the work starts.
What does Evolution Coaching include?
Evolution Coaching includes mentorship after your Mailchimp launch. Ricochet brings association best practices into Mailchimp and helps your team put them in place, so your work drives business results. The coaching supports your team as it applies those practices in the platform after implementation.
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