Learn Low-Cost, High-Impact Public Relations and Marketing Strategies for Nonprofits and Charities at Free May 6 Workshop

Learn Low-Cost, High-Impact Public Relations and Marketing Strategies for Nonprofits and Charities at Free May 6 Workshop

Jenkintown, PA…Nonprofit leaders seeking strategies for marketing their organizations on a budget will find creative ideas at a free May 6 workshop, 9 a.m. at the Hiway Theater, 212 Old York Road, Jenkintown.

Leza Raffel, president and founder of The Communication Solutions Group, will present “Your Attention Please: Promoting Your Nonprofit Organization through High-Visibility/Low-Cost Public Relations & Marketing.”

The 90-minute workshop will address the unique needs of nonprofit organization leaders who regularly balance membership recruitment, fundraising, marketing and publicity, along with their many other responsibilities.

Topics will include:

· How to develop a marketing plan

· Ways to create a brand identity for an organization

· Outreach strategies to connect with the media and garner positive press

· Ways to implement economical direct mail, email and advertising campaigns

· Social media management strategies

· Getting the most out of feedback surveys

“Executive directors of nonprofit organizations and charities have many responsibilities, and marketing tends to be the one that is the most challenging,” explains Communication Solutions President Raffel. “It is my goal to take the mystery out of marketing and public relations so that attendees can leave the workshop with a concrete plan that will work for their organization.”

There is no charge for the program, which includes breakfast. However, participants must RSVP by April 29, either by emailing comsol@comsolutionsgroup.com or calling 215-884-6499.

About The Communication Solutions Group

A full-service public relations and marketing firm, The Communication Solutions Group was established in 1991 by Leza Raffel. The Jenkintown-based firm offers exceptional internal and external communication strategies for charitable and nonprofit organizations, governmental agencies and businesses.

Through its proactive approach to public relations, branding and marketing, The Communication Solutions Group has assisted many nonprofit groups in building name recognition within their own communities as well as on state and national levels.

The Communication Solutions Group has been recognized locally and regionally for its growing client base. Company President Leza Raffel was recognized by Governor Ed Rendell as one of the “Best 50 Women in Business” in 2009.

The Communication Solutions Group is a female-owned WBE and DBE certified business. For information visit www.comsolutions.com