Are You Making the Most of Your Documents?
You know that written communication is a huge key to success in nonprofits, socially responsible businesses and related organizations. But how can you use your words to advance your mission, boost your impact and improve your marketing, fundraising and programs?
FINALLY…a lively and easy-to-use desk reference/workbook that focuses on the many writing challenges you face...everyday!
Written in a fun, light-hearted style, Writing to Make a Difference is a handy step-by-step guide to using your writing to make your organization (and you) more successful -- right now. It includes 25 accessible and memorable chapters packed with in-demand information that's bound to help you and your organization leap forward.
No matter what your position, you can benefit from Writing to Make a Difference. Inside this valuable resource you'll discover a wealth of clear and effective ideas for creating documents that people will be eager to read!
Part 1 gives you a great strategic overview of how to jump-start your writing project.
Part 2 reveals the first 6 powerful writing techniques that will help you establish your organization's socially responsible context by stressing your effectiveness and focusing on your readers.
Part 3 explores 10 more professional ways to write for results at your organization, from the beginning of your piece right through to the end.
Part 4 offers 9 editing pointers to revisit, polish, and fine-tune your work.
Add zest and creativity to your documents. Succinct, practical, and easy-to-follow chapters explore such topics as:
Writing to Make a Difference also includes all of these special features:
Author Dalya F. Massachi draws on more than 17 years of experience working with community-oriented organizations as a consultant, grantwriter, Executive Director, workshop facilitator, writing coach, and journalist. She has been writing for publication since the age of 12, and is eager to share her insights, tactics, and passion for writing with her colleagues.
Dalya reveals techniques she has used in her most successful published pieces…and her work with hundreds of clients and students. You'll learn from real-life examples and easy and fun exercises. Let Dalya show you how to immediately apply these lessons to your own work.
Using the essential information shared in this book, people just like you have already: · Boosted their writing efficiency · Won grants and donations · Published pieces in the press · Spiced up important documents · Reached new and varied audiences · Landed jobs and promotions · Solved persistent writing problems · Tapped their creative potential · Avoided embarrassing or costly errors Now you can too!
Using the essential information shared in this book, people just like you have already:
· Boosted their writing efficiency · Won grants and donations · Published pieces in the press · Spiced up important documents · Reached new and varied audiences · Landed jobs and promotions · Solved persistent writing problems · Tapped their creative potential · Avoided embarrassing or costly errors
Just think of how your writing will literally transform when you absorb and practice the lessons contained in Writing to Make a Difference!
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