gmail-merry-thriftmasDownload I wanted to share this monthly thrift email newsletter that I sent out this morning. I needed to let our subscribers know when we'll be closed and that our sale date is changing this month. I kept it fun by updating the top banner for the holidays. Debbie looks good in a Santa hat.
Below is an email that I wrote and designed for Volunteers of America. The email was sent to those who attended our Faces of Hope fundraising breakfast a few weeks ago. This is the second thank you email that they received. We emailed them a few hours after the event to say thanks for coming. … Continue reading Thank You email for Faces of Hope fundraising breakfast
Happy Giving Tuesday! aka That-Day-Every-Nonprofit-Asks-or-Begs-For-Money TL;DR: I was disappointed that we didn't see more engagement on Giving Tuesday but now we have a new opportunity to do better with our upcoming End of Year giving campaign. I admit Giving Tuesday was a bit anti-climatic, what with all the hype starting, back in the summer. I… Continue reading Giving Tuesday
Below is the September Thrift Newsletter that we emailed out on Tuesday, Sept. 18. Formatting wise, I promise it looked better in email inboxes, than it does here. I'm proud of the copy in the opening paragraphs and the blog posts. I wrote the first and third blog posts. I wrote the blog post about… Continue reading September Thrift Email Newsletter
At work, I sent out this Thank You email today to everyone who participated in Operation Backpack this year and in previous years. I worked with Becky to revise the language and make sure the photo featured diverse kids. I'm proud of how donor-centric this email copy is. After I sent it out, Nicole replied… Continue reading Operation Backpack Thank You Email
I attended my first Columbus Startup Week yesterday. I'd heard others tell me how neat this event was and the price of the conference was right. It's all free! It was an inspiring day with a diverse group of people who all shared a love for both Columbus and innovation. I just attended on Thursday… Continue reading What I learned at Columbus Startup Week:
Interviewing for a job can be tough. You want to be honest but still show yourself in the best light. It's a nerve-wracking process! Learn about the best strategies to approach 10 common interview questions. Tell me about yourself. This is where you can give your elevator speech. Make sure what you say aligns with… Continue reading How to Answer Top 10 Interview Questions
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