Transmission Project - communications

Communications Coordinator

admin — Wed, 03 Nov 2010 20:47:57 +0000

Instructions for E-Newsletter

Mira Allen — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 20:02:30 +0000

A set of guidelines and deadlines for the creation of Quote…Unquote’s E-Newsletter. Prepared by corps member Erica Jones.

Boston Email Fundraising Bootcamp

Belinda Rawlins — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:33:22 +0000

Idealware and Third Sector New England are thrilled to host the Boston Email Fundraising Bootcamp! The Bootcamp will be an intensive, activity-packed day to help you jumpstart your email fundraising efforts. Whether you are new to the world of email fundraising or just need a refresher, join us to hear from experts from Idealware, Firefly Partners, and Database Design Associates and get hands-on help from peers and consultants in designing your own email fundraising strategy. With a cap of 45 participants, everyone will benefit from individual advice tailored to their own organization.

You will learn how to:

* * Develop the appropriate strategy for your email campaign
* * Target the right audience and build your email list
* * Craft the right messaging to inspire people to take action
* * Write effective emails
* * Avoid spam filters
* * Choose broadcast email and online donations vendors
* * Develop an online donation landing page
* * Track your success

By the end of the day, you will be prepped with everything you need to know to launch your own email fundraising campaign in time for year-end appeals!

Idealware Software Tip of the Month - Creating Online Charts

Belinda Rawlins — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 18:17:27 +0000

There’s a reason they say pictures are worth a thousand words. Graphical depictions of data on your website can help your audience understand complex information and move them to take action. Thanks to a set of newer, mostly free, online tools such as Google Docs Spreadsheet, ManyEyes, and Swivel Business, creating online charts has never been easier. http://www.idealware.org/tips/0910_onlinecharts.php

International Labor Communications Association Convention

Belinda Rawlins — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 19:58:39 +0000

The ILCA is a professional support organization for labor communicators. We work to strengthen and expand labor print publications, websites, and radio, television, and film productions by providing resources, expertise, and networking opportunities for labor communicators. The ILCA works to encourage democratic labor media that engages workers in an ongoing conversation.

Newspaper Article: Calling Home and Losing Minutes

Ben Sheldon — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 17:15:56 +0000

VISTA member Kris Rios serving at People’s Production House in New York, NY had a piece published in the Gotham Gazette (New York City News and Policy) about the difficulties and costs experienced by those trying to stay in touch with family and loved ones. This article discusses challenges people using calling cards faced, notes pending regulation and law changes, and provides consumer advice.

In addition to generic consumer protection websites like fraud.org, the National Consumers League’s online fraud center, New Yorkers can turn to the New York City Department of Consumers Affairs. A spokesperson for department said that because telecommunications companies are regulated at the federal and state level, the city does not require calling card businesses to hold Department of Consumer Affairs licenses. Still, the agency does document and forward local complaints against calling card services to federal authorities. Consumers who think they have been scammed, they can file complaints by calling 311 or by going to the consumer affairs website website.

Magnetic Car Ad, HandyCapable Network

admin — Fri, 12 Jun 2009 19:53:14 +0000

An example of how to promote your organization and its programs inexpensively: print up magnets to put on your cars. This inexpensive and portable strategy was developed by Nathan Badera at HandyCapable Network in Greensboro, NC.