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A blog is one of the best ways to get your organization's ideas, thoughts, and stories out to the public. But it's also a lot of work, and there are many things you should consider before getting started. This webinar will describe the process of creating and maintaining a nonprofit blog, drawing from the challenges and successes of organizations that have built and are communicating through their blogs. It will also cover how blogs can help power other messaging, including fundraising appeals and social media strategy.

In this webinar, participants will gain

• An understanding of what goes into the concept and building of a nonprofit blog
• Advice on how to recruit and cultivate bloggers to get authentic voices and sustained contributions
• Helpful tips on using blog entries in other communications, fundraising appeals, and social media

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About the Presenter

Roger Burks

Roger Burks is a humanitarian writer, editor and storyteller who’s traveled to more than than 30 countries to interview and document the lives of hundreds persevering against conflict, emergencies and tough social challenges. He's participated in disaster responses to Hurricane Katrina, the Japan tsunami, war in Congo, the Indian Ocean tsunami and the Haiti earthquake. Since planting trees as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Togo almost 16 years ago, Burks has worked for Mercy Corps, CARE USA and co-founded a nonprofit communications agency called Pictographers.

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