The document provides a 7 step process for building a successful birthday email program. The steps are: 1) establish goals; 2) determine delivery schedule; 3) collect necessary data; 4) decide whether to offer incentives; 5) determine if single or multiple emails; 6) design effective subject lines and copy; 7) test and optimize elements. Additional tips include getting creative with types of birthdays and testing non-traditional birthday ideas. Proper testing and data collection are emphasized.