My first response to Talbot House is: Wow.
Their professionalism and organization of volunteers, clients, programs, events, and donations is impressive. My first project will be under Anthony Fusaro, the director of development. We will be making contacts, printing brochures, and gathering donations for the upcoming “Have a Heart for the Homeless” concert here in Lakeland, FL.
Mr. Fusaro taught me two lessons in our short time together:
(1) Never pay for advertising. (My PR undergraduate degree should come in handy here.)
(2) Non-profit events are nearly 100% legwork. Phone calls, e-mails, and personal visits are essential. (Again, I think my background in Public Relations will start me off on the right foot in non-profit organizations.)
Victoria | 12-Feb-08 at 4:49 pm | Permalink
So this blog is actually educational!! I learned never to pay for advertising-which makes since because why pay for something that other people will do for you. I guess that’s the whole point with non-profit too. How do you pay for something like advertising when you need all the funding you bring in to further your mission.
I’m proud you’re learning so many neat things. Keep sharing them with me so I can learn/live them vicariously through you!