Based on some very savvy advice from a wealthy supporter of a local nonprofit, I’ve dramatically changed my ideas about how to write fundraising appeals for major gifts ($10,000 and over).
Busy doesn’t even begin to describe how 2012 has started for me. And the busier I get, the more narrowly I focus on the tasks in front of me—and not the big picture.
It was an interesting year in my business—full of unexpected opportunities to grow. This is a recap of some of the lessons I learned. I hope you’ll share yours in the comments.
I recently accepted a position as an interim communications director for a large nonprofit. Suddenly, the volume of email I receive shot up dramatically, and so did my level of frustration.
Last month, I climbed back into the hot seat. That is, I temporarily got my old job back. For a few months, I’ll be the interim Communications Director for a large non-profit while still trying to run my freelance business.
I’ve always loved my blog but I didn’t really understand it. For the past month, I’ve been learning about what’s “under the hood.” It turns out to be even more complicated—and powerful—than I thought.
I actually became a published author last week. I’ll tell you more about that later. First, let’s talk about resources to help you learn how to publish and promote your book.
I admit that it’s the end of the day and I’m tired. But I just read a guest blog on a site that usually has very good content—but I barely understand a word. I got lost in all the jargon and fancy pants language.
Marketing, communications, and PR groups have always experienced a lot of turnover, both in the non-profit and for-profit worlds. When directors or managers step down and step out, good copywriters help ease the transition.
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