Latenode
Basecamp
Zapier
Gmail

Automatically notify stakeholders of new Basecamp projects via email

This Latenode automation makes it easy for teams using Basecamp 3 to keep everyone informed about new projects. Whenever a new project is created in Basecamp, this automation will automatically send an outbound email via Email by Zapier to notify the relevant stakeholders.

This helps ensure the team stays aligned and focused on project delivery rather than manual communication. The automation connects Basecamp and Email by Zapier, leveraging the new project trigger in Basecamp to populate the email content and send notifications.

Updated Apr 2, 2026Est. run: 8sEst. cost: $0.0005
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What this template does

  • Automatically creates a new email when a new project is added to Basecamp 3.
  • Populates the email content with details about the new project.
  • Sends the email to the relevant stakeholders via Email by Zapier.
  • Keeps the team aligned and focused on project delivery.
  • Eliminates the need for manual communication about new projects.

How it works

1
Trigger

Detect new Basecamp project

Whenever a new project is created in Basecamp 3, this automation will be triggered.

2
Action

Prepare email notification

The automation will populate the email content with details about the new Basecamp project, such as the project name and description.

3
Action

Send email via Zapier

The automation will send the email notification to the relevant stakeholders using Email by Zapier.

Setup guide

1

Connect Basecamp Account

Add your Basecamp 3 account credentials in the Latenode Credentials panel. This allows the automation to access your Basecamp projects and data.

2

Configure Email Settings

In the Email by Zapier node settings, specify the email details such as the recipient email address, email subject, and email body content. You can use dynamic data from the Basecamp project to personalize the email.

3

Map Basecamp Project Data

In the Email by Zapier node settings, map the relevant Basecamp project data fields (e.g. project name, description, client) to the email content.

4

Test and Customize

Test the automation by creating a new project in Basecamp and verifying that the email is sent correctly. Adjust the email content and settings as needed to suit your team's requirements.

5

Activate the Automation

Once you've configured the integration and tested the workflow, you can activate the Latenode automation to start sending email notifications for new Basecamp projects.

Requirements

Connect a Basecamp 3 account to the automation
Connect an Email by Zapier account to the automation
Grant the automation permissions to access new projects in the connected Basecamp 3 workspace
Configure the automation to trigger whenever a new project is created in the connected Basecamp 3 workspace
Set up the email template with the relevant project details (e.g. project name, description, team members) to be sent via Email by Zapier

FAQ

Common questions about this template

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