The Jossey-Bass guide to strategic communications for nonprofits

a step-by-step guide to working with the media to generate publicity, enhance fundraising, build membership, change public policy, handle crises, and more

1st ed.

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The Jossey-Bass guide to strategic communications for nonprofits

a step-by-step guide to working with the media to generate publicity, enhance fundraising, build membership, change public policy, handle crises, and more

1st ed.

This nuts-and-bolts workbook is a tool kit for organizations that want to create successful communications strategies. No matter their size or planning experience, nonprofits can use this guide to enhance their profiles in the media, increase name recognition, boost fundraising, recruit membership, and advance changes in public policy.

With a clear mission and the right communications skills, even small volunteer organizations can succeed in designing, planning, and implementing strategic public interest campaigns. The authors draw from more than fifty years of combined experience in communications and media relations to provide step-by-step guidance on all aspects of campaign development, including detailed checklists, illustrative charts, and sample forms.

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Publisher
Jossey-Bass
Language
English
Pages
188

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Table of Contents

The basics of strategic communication
Understanding the importance of messengers and timing
Navigating the news media
Designing a communications plan
Targeting audiences, conducting research, and developing messages
Producing effective graphics and printed materials
Making the most of your resources
Earning good media coverage
Selecting and training spokespeople
Capitalizing on the power of partnerships
Making paid advertising and public service announcements work
Responding to a crisis and managing backlash
Evaluating your results.

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographic references (p. 169-173).
"A publication of the Communications Consortium Media Center."

Published in
San Francisco, Calif
Series
The Jossey-Bass nonprofit and public management series
Other Titles
Strategic communications for nonprofits

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
659.2/88
Library of Congress
HD62.6 .B66 1999, HD62.6.B66 1999

The Physical Object

Pagination
xviii, 188 p. :
Number of pages
188

Edition Identifiers

Open Library
OL378233M
ISBN 10
0787943738
LCCN
98040285
OCLC/WorldCat
40229731
LibraryThing
606514
Goodreads
736406

Work Identifiers

Work ID
OL1964593W

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