Community Day-May

Published: May 30, 2014, 6 p.m.

Today is the day we at This Needs To Be Said Media gives back to the community. You will hear from those in the community that have non profits, tell their story and offer opportunities for you to support them in their endeavor's. Even though they are a non profit, they are still a business. They need our support. Join the conversation. You also will get to hear from Lameka Jackson who works as marketing support with non profits. She shares the importance of treating your non profit as a business. Six Twenty One Consulting Group LLC Keisha Rivers-Shorty has an integral job in putting non profits on the right path when structuring their paper work and finding money to run the business. Top 5 Tips for Creating Effective Email Newsletters 1. Get permission—don’t just add people to your list 2. Be interesting—news, pictures, videos 3. Be consistent—don’t leave your audience hanging 4. Have a call to action—click, like, follow or respond—don’t just ask for donations 5. Use an email management tool—Constant Contact, etc.