Summary transcript for 30 Aug 2012 #AWCchat: Nonprofit communications

Thanks to everyone who participated in our 31st #AWCChat on Twitter, about how to juggle it all when you’re a nonprofit communications professional.

Huge thanks to our guest host @JanGunter; she’s the Communications Manager and “Jill of All Trades” for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Austin and Central Texas.

Four items were up for discussion:

1)   How does one prioritize work across so many areas: website, fundraising, media relations, social media, email & marketing?

2)   What resources (other than OJT – on the job training) are available? How do you learn the job duties that you don’t know?

3)   As a nonprofit associated with a for-profit brand, how do you create awareness of your need for support?

4)   When do you DIY (do it yourself) & when do you hire an outside professional? e.g., for video, photography, web design or PR campaigns.

We had lots of good resource links, too!

**  On Chirpstory – the summary transcript for 30 August chat on thriving as a nonprofit communicator.

The next chat is on Thursday, 6 September at 1130 am CST, about building a “toolbox” of software and apps to manage your online/social media work.

**  Chat schedule and topics for September 2012

Thanks for your support of the AWC (Association for Women in Communications) community.

Summary transcript for 24 May 2012 #AWCchat: arts, culture and historical organizations

Thanks to everyone who participated in our 22nd #AWCChat on Twitter, about communications issues for those who work with arts, cultural or historical organizations. Turnout was pretty thin, but we shared great resources and learned a lot.

Four items were up for discussion:

1)   Instead of reaching out to “the usual” audiences, how can communicators connect the arts w/new audiences?

2)  How can you communicate to your loyal patrons that you still care about them while you’re trying to find new people?

3)   If you’re seeking business support of your arts/culture/history organization, how best to sell your value?

4)  How can you get buy-in from your Board if you need to make big changes in your communications message?

**  On Chirpstory – the summary transcript for 24 May chat on arts/culture/history communications.

The next chat is on Thursday, 31 May, and the topic is staying healthy and productive during business travel.

**  Chat schedule and topics for May 2012

Thanks for your support of the AWC (Association for Women in Communications) community.