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What’s New: Online Marketing, Annual Reports, Writers Block

Here’s a quick update on what I’ve been working on the last week or so . . . 

Online Marketing Workshops

I’m being asked to speak a lot lately on various elements of online marketing for nonprofits. Last week, I presented two workshops to museums, historical sites, and other arts organizations in Charlotte, NC. The first workshop addressed nonprofit websites and email marketing in general. The second dealt more specifically with how to raise money through email, with an introduction to social media at the end.

Here is the first slideshow:

Here is the second slideshow:

If your association or foundation is interested in having me present some version of these workshops to your members or grantees, email me or give me a call at 336-499-5816 and we can talk about it.

How to Write a Nonprofit Annual Report - E-Course Now Online

I spent much of today putting the new on-demand annual reports e-course online. It’s ready for you! When you enroll, you’ll get a copy of my 50+ page e-book, “How to Write a Nonprofit Annual Report,” a workbook with exercises to help you write your report sections, and access to a recorded webinar and handouts that explain how to create a slimmed-down four-page annual report. This course is $60 a la carte, or free with your All-Access Pass.

If you missed my online chat at the Chronicle of Philanthropy on annual reports, check it out now for lots of free advice. I also recently completed an interview with one of the leading companies producing video annual reports and will share those tips with you soon.

I’ll be speaking on annual reports at two conferences in October: the American Health Care Association Convention in Nashville and the NC Center for Nonprofits Annual Conference in Raleigh.

Got Writer’s Block? How Do You Start Fundraising Letters, Newsletter Articles, Etc.?

Now I’m working on my slides for Thursday’s webinar called Ten Captivating Ways to Start Fundraising Letters, Newsletter Articles and More. I don’t know about you, but when I write, getting that first paragraph just right is really important. Once that’s in place, the rest of flows naturally. 

Whether that’s your writing style or not, if you have trouble getting started or knowing what’s effective, check out the webinar description and join us on Thursday if it sounds interesting to you. I’ll not only talk about those pesky lead paragraphs, but what should follow them too. And yes, this webinar is also included in the All-Access Pass.

2 Responses to “What’s New: Online Marketing, Annual Reports, Writers Block”

1. Melanie Says:
   October 1st, 2008 at 7:58 am

   Thanks so much for sharing the slideshow!

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2. Acai Berry Says:
   October 1st, 2008 at 3:08 pm

   yes thanks for sharing the slideshow

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