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Whether content is king, queen or some other player, I believe that developing it should be your first move.
Too often, nonprofits treat content as an afterthought. Problems are created when the need for content is only acknowledged and addressed after design – and in the case of web projects – development.
Here are five reasons designers believe content comes first…
You want to write and create content that will attract your priority audiences and keep them coming back – to your nonprofit’s blog, newsletter, website, social networks, etc. Here are my tips on how to come up with content ideas:
Is the copy you write for your nonprofit organization truly reader-centred? You understand the importance of writing reader-centred copy, but are you doing it? There’s a quick way to test whether your copy puts readers first: count how often you’ve included the word...
Your nonprofit copywriting communicates the importance of your mission and how your organization is making a difference. It showcases your work and asks readers to take a step to support you.
But why should your readers believe you? Are you leaving them to take your word for it, or are you including copy elements that prove your credibility? Include belief builders to demonstrate that your organization can be trusted, and that you are effectively providing solutions.
Are you in the habit of creating a marketing persona for your audience when planning a new communications initiative or nonprofit copywriting project? You should be. Every communicator should go through this exercise (also known as audience persona, buyer persona, customer profile, etc.) for big picture planning and specific tactic development.
Here are 10 marketing persona templates for you to choose from:
Getting ready to write your nonprofit's annual report? Annual report writing is a meaty (and often, political) project, but it can be an opportunity to flex your creative muscle and create clarity where there was once clutter. Writing annual report copy is easier when...
Though many of our communications have gone digital, sometimes you just know that a well-placed print item can be an effective way to spread the word about your nonprofit’s program, service or event. So, if a poster (or flyer) really is a smart promotional vehicle to use, here’s a little help with writing one.
Think of posters and flyers, not just as pieces of paper onto which you can slap event details, but as print advertisements. Then, plan and write your copy accordingly by following these steps.
When it comes to your nonprofit’s website, your home page is likely a highly sought-after piece of real estate. Every internal player wants their content to be featured on the home page, which can result in a jumbled mess. So, what is the right approach to writing a...
Ask any web developer, and I bet they’ll tell you that content is the final hold up for 99% of website projects. It’s what they tell me. Why is this? If we’re putting content first, shouldn’t it be written before the website is built or redesigned? Shouldn’t content...