Promotions. Grants: researching and writing. Direct mail standards. Newsletter concepts. Appeal letter do’s and don’ts. Pros and cons of implementing technology.
Primary Author: Patty Baker
This is a second article on Light for the Lost. If you have not done so, please first read the previous article on Light for the Lost. I want to provide information that will assist you in presenting a LFTL grant request in a manner … [ read more ]
Our first Teen Challenge Photo Contest was a great success! We received over 70 entries of photos representing “All Generations”. Drum roll, please, and the winners are from the following Teen Challenge locations. 1st Place – Asbury Family Center (California) 2nd Place – Williamette Valley … [ read more ]
Suzanne Smith, program director of the Women’s Training Center in Birmingham, AL, is featured in the January/February edition of Women’s Running magazine. Suzanne once used drugs to forget the pain in her life, now she runs to experience a spirit of determination. Suzanne isn’t one … [ read more ]
– Funding for your Curriculum OK this may seem like boring stuff to you. However, LFTL is a tremendous blessing to your ministry. So I want to provide some basic information to help you better understand LFTL and to assist you with applying for funds. … [ read more ]
Many of your donors have never visited your center. They have questions about the ministry and it is your job to answer the questions, even if you never hear them verbalized. Your newsletter is an excellent way to communicate answers to your donors. What did … [ read more ]
NEWS! Frank Reynolds once said, “It’s not a newsletter, if it’s not news!” You may call your publication a newsletter, but if it’s not news worthy, just how many people are actually reading it? I get several newsletters each week, some hit the trash can with … [ read more ]
This is the first of several articles that will be included in our newsletter regarding grants and grant funding. If you have any questions or would like any additional information, please contact the author, Christina Ryder at Christina@thegrantwell.com. “Are there any grants available for organizations … [ read more ]
In the previous Connections article entitled “Are you going to be sued?” (September 2009 – Vol. 14, Number3) I reviewed research that emphasized the importance of treating people, i.e., students and their family members, with respect and attention. The research indicated ways to communicate understanding … [ read more ]
What’s the most important part of a newsletter? NEWS! Frank Reynolds once said, “It’s not a newsletter, if it’s not news!” You may call your publication a newsletter, but if it’s not news worthy, just how many people are actually reading it? I get several … [ read more ]
Looking for something new to say? Fundraising, direct mail, appeal letters – every month, it’s easy to get into a rut and feel like we’re saying the same thing. We want our donors to know they are appreciated, but it’s impossible to write individual thank-you … [ read more ]
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