Resources in Print Marketing

 

5 Tips for Writing Nonprofit Marketing Copy that Works | Direct Link

This article offers five tools for writing effective copy; be reader-centered, focus on the benefits of your service, draw audiences in with a strong headline, use engaging subheads, and be conversational.

Key Terms: direct mail, effective newsletters, marketing and communications, written and oral communications

Author: Nancy Schwartz & Company | Published: 2004


Ad Council | Direct Link

This Web site, the Ad Council, produces distributes and promotes thousands of public service campaigns on behalf of non-profit organizations and government agencies in issue areas such as improving the quality of life for children, preventive health, education, community well being, environmental preservation and strengthening families. This site provides tips for developing a PSA, pro-bono PSA development, and research studies such as September 11th Public Opinion Research, the Impact of Public Service Advertising Campaigns, Secrets of Highly Clickable Banners, and more.

Author: Advertising Council


Best of Annual Report Design | Direct Link

This book discusses how to create eye-catching annual reports to capture and keep readers' attention.

Key Terms: annual reports, effective annual reports, management, organizational management

Author: Cullen, Cheryl Dangel | Published: 2000

Pitfall:

Putting Together Press Kits at the Last Minute

Business Mail 101 | Direct Link

This information, provided by the United States Postal Service, is focused on business mailing tips. Advice is given on what classes of mail are appropriate, costs, and characteristics. A full guide on mail is given for those with little knowledge of the system. Also, hyperlinks are available for quick answers to any specific topic about the mail.

Key Terms: direct mail, marketing, marketing and communications, United States Postal Service

Author: U.S. Postal Service | Published: 2004


Checklist for Assessing Your Desktop Publishing Project | Direct Link

This checklist outlines considerations for planning a project and working with desktop publishing.

Key Terms: desktop publishing, marketing and communications, project planning, technology

Author: Senior Corps Tech Center | Published: 2002


Creating Effective Newsletters, Flyers, and More | Direct Link

This article provides examples, ideas and samples for preparing effective marketing materials such as flyers or brochures. Important techniques such as repetition, alignment and proximity are explained as well.

Key Terms: effective marketing, effective newsletters, marketing and communications, written and oral communications

Author: Senior Corps Tech Center

Preferred Practice:

Collect Testimonials

Five Ways to Energize Your Newsletter | Direct Link

This article discusses strategies for creating engaging newsletters such as surveys to increase interactivity, providing the newsletter in various formats, and increasing the role of the newsletter within the organization.

Key Terms: effective newsletters, engaging newsletters, marketing and communications, written and oral communications

Author: Scott, Chris | Published: 2005


Get Your Direct Mail Noticed | Direct Link

This article provides ideas on how to improve a direct mail program to increase visibility and spread a message.

Key Terms: direct mail, fundraising, fundraising activities, marketing, marketing and communications, planning, public and media relations, visibility

Author: Gordon, Kim | Published: 2003


Keeping Your Brochure Out of the Trash | Direct Link

This article provides a list of best practices for creating a brochure that will attract the attention of the reader.

Key Terms: brochures, brochure do's and dont's, marketing and communications, written and oral communication

Author: Kessler, Cathy | Published: 2003


Mercifully Brief, Real World Guide to... Raising More Money With Newsletters Than You Ever Thought Possible | Direct Link

This book describes the ins and outs of organizational newsletters, including what to include and how to include it. The author describes the importance each item in the newsletter has to helping you secure larger fundraising gifts for your organization.

Key Terms: fundraising, fundraising activities, fundraising gifts, newsletters, organizational development, organizational newsletters

Author: Tom Ahern | Published: 2005