In addition to everything we do at Nonprofit Marketing Guide directly for nonprofits, I also have a small side project that helps freelance writers and consultants do a better job serving their own nonprofit clients. It’s called Freelance Writing for Nonprofits.

I’ve re-opened registration for another session of the “Freelance Writing for Nonprofits” coaching program created especially for freelance writers and consultants who want to write for paying nonprofit clients. This is not for nonprofit staff — we’ll do a writing e-clinic for you in January.

During the last two sessions earlier this year, I shared everything I knew about building a successful freelance business serving nonprofits, and I’ll be doing the same again this time. I’ve asked four other successful freelancers to share their experiences working for nonprofits too. Between the five of us, there isn’t a challenge we haven’t faced in freelancing for nonprofits.

Here are some of the topics we’ll cover during the three-week program:

• What nonprofits expect from the freelancers they hire
• The various types of online and offline communications that nonprofits need and that freelancers can produce for them
• Tips on writing nonprofit newsletters, annual reports, and fundraising appeals — in print and online
• How giving away something for free leads to paid gigs (and when it doesn’t)
• Creative ways to promote your business — what works and what doesn’t
• What belongs on every freelance writer’s website
• Using social media to get more nonprofit clients

The new session begins Monday, November 29 and we have 15 spaces available.

Get the details and join us!

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This blog is all about helping small nonprofits and one-person marketing departments communicate as effectively as possible with their supporters. Sometimes the best way to do that is to outsource your content creation to a professional freelance writer.

The problem is that there really aren’t all that many writers who specialize in producing the kind of content that nonprofits need. At the same time, there are lots of freelance writers who would love to do more work for nonprofits, if they only knew how.

To help solve both problems, I’m launching a new “Writing for Nonprofits” Coaching Program. The four-week program will begin March 1, 2010 and will be limited to just 10 participants.  It will include a live training or coaching event once a week and lots of tips and resources online, along with weekly challenges. It won’t just be me sharing advice; I’ve asked five other successful freelancers to serve as guest experts too.

Working directly with nonprofits is still my number one priority, which is why I’m keeping this new coaching program small, and I’m not sure when I’ll offer it again. If you are a freelance writer, take a look at the program. If you know a freelance writer who you wish knew how to produce the materials you need, pass it on to them.

P.S. I’m offering an early-bird special . . . register before February 1 and use the coupon code JAN100 to save $100.

Get all of our webinars and e-books for one price with the All-Access Pass! Get a full year for $465, or 90 days for $145.