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Scarlett Bauman. Welcome to our latest installment in our series on the “Day in the Life” of nonprofit communicators! This series lets you describe your workday in your own words. We’d love to feature YOU in this series! Don’t be shy – tell us what you do in a typical day as a nonprofit communications pro. As the Director of Marketing, Scarlett is responsible for marketing and public relations for the Air Force Enlisted Village, Inc., a 501c3 nonprofit organization that pro
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Behind every great nonprofit is a great group of people who make it all happen. For all the grants you apply for and donations you receive, there’s a single contributor who invested their own time and money into funding your mission. At the root of your nonprofit is achieving that mission, and loyal donors who contribute major gifts are there to help you.
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I’m going to repeat what might now be cliché. You’ve heard this before. But you’ve got to let it sink in. Then act on it. Here it goes, because truth is like medicine. It tastes bad going down. But it cures! …Needle hitting vinyl. If you reach out to the right people at the right time with the right message, they’ll be receptive to you and your outreach.
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