Workshop Series

Do you want to jumpstart or freshen up your website or e-newsletter?

In this ON DEMAND online workshop, you will "virtually" begin or revise an engaging e-newsletter or website for your organization. We'll focus on your readers' interests and how best to tell them your story online! The workshop features an easy 4-step method for planning before you write, extensive written lessons, interactive homework and personalized feedback. We will also discuss design and technical tips and resources that you will need to continue your online project.

During the workshop period, you will work at your own pace! You will clarify your thoughts about your online project, commit your ideas to paper, and process lots of new information. In addition, you will have an opportunity to get all of your questions answered.

You will work on assignments at your convenience, and speak live with your instructor on two live phone calls. You will leave the workshop with a solid outline or revision of your project! Successful completion of the workshop will earn you an official Certificate of Completion.

A full workshop outline is available upon request -- just ask! Email Dalya F. Massachi.

Please note: This workshop is currently available only to those able to make long-distance calls in the U.S.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Social sector founders, staff, volunteers, and interns who contribute to the development of website content or enewsletters; jobseekers are also welcome. Past participants have worked at a wide range of community organizations, of different sizes, across the U.S.! WHEN: At your convenience -- work at your own pace! WHERE: Online, at your desktop

What's an "ONLINE-PLUS" workshop? This experience will allow you to learn at your desktop, at your convenience. You will communicate with the instructor via email throughout the workshop period. Two live phone calls (recorded for your convenience) will bring the content to life and emphasize key points. You only need access to your email account and a phone!

PAST PARTICIPANTS HAD THIS TO SAY:

"My experience in Dalya’s 'Casting a Wide ‘Net' Workshop was extremely beneficial to my work... [She] gave me some very insightful suggestions and constructive criticisms. In addition to these benefits to my own development as a web designer, the class assignments gave me the guidelines to create a proposal for a [whole] new website design." -- Anna Perlmutter, Special Projects Administrator, The Center On Nonprofit Effectiveness (C-One)

 

"The online/conference call format was great! Although I have taken on-line courses in editing and communications, this workshop was the first chance that I have had to have real feedback from others in the field of non-profit communication." -- Celeste Carmichael, New York State 4-H Youth Development Office

 

"This workshop benefited me in several ways. It jumpstarted a project on which I’d been procrastinating, partially because I’ve been delaying the redefinition of my consultancy. This forced me to clarify my positioning and messaging focus, which will help me tremendously in how I prioritize my client solicitation and other marketing initiatives." --

Risa Shimoda, Owner, The Shimoda Group

 

 

"The feedback...was very useful! The conference call brought it home and the contact made it feel more like a "class" and less like just more work to do...It felt good to put it [the information] into practice and brought various tips into focus" -- Rahdi Taylor, California Newsreel

 

 

"Very helpful in getting me started. As I work on more pages, I know the written handouts will become more useful…. I would recommend this workshop to others -- I think it is easy to do online and I think you are a good source for this kind of training."

 

INSTRUCTOR: Dalya F. Massachi is a widely published writer, consultant and progressive activist who appreciates the importance and complexity of social change work. For 15 years, her work with community organizations has focused on fund development and communications. She has written scores of successful grant proposals and marketing pieces; has authored a number of news articles and columns; and has contributed to three books on progressive social change. She has also co-produced several websites and radio productions. Since 2001 Dalya has taught writing techniques to over 500 workshop participants. She will soon publish "Writing to Make a Difference: 50 Powerful Tools & Techniques to Boost Your Community Impact."

From 2000-2004, Dalya served as Founding Director of the network of international development NGOs in the San Francisco Bay Area (BAIDO) -- and now sits on that Board. She has worked or studied in Central America, Africa, Israel, the U.K., and several regions of the U.S. In addition, she has extensive experience in the global women’s movement. Dalya holds an M.A. in Communication & nternational Development and a B.A. in International Studies. Read her full resume.

PRICE: $169 - $219, sliding scale

Participant	Price
Individual or Representative of a social sector organization with a budget under $200,000	$169
Representative of a social sector organization with a budget between $200,000 and $750,000	$189
Representative of a social sector organization with a budget over $750,000	$219

PAYMENT OPTIONS:

1) Pay by secure online transaction via Paypal using a credit card or e-check (see above).

2) Pay by regular check payable to "Writing for Community Success," 678 Thirteenth St., Suite 205, Oakland, CA 94612. Include your employer, postal address, phone number and email address. Please RSVP by email or phone FIRST, to make sure there is still space in the workshop.

REFUND POLICY: Refunds are only available if you cancel at least 2 business days before the first class.

QUESTIONS? Contact Dalya F. Massachi

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