Grassroots Marketing for Nonprofits

Hello folks, 

Not much use offering a product or service or presenting an event if no one know's about it, right? But in our creative consciousness community we've been sold this line of BS that it is unseemly to put effort into promoting yourself. I see so much learned helplessness in this regard. Promotion done right is nothing more than expressing your inner self and what you have to share. 

Get inspired and educated on what you can do at: 

From Moonlady News


Grassroots Marketing for Nonprofits
Friday, February 3, 2012
11:30 am - 1 pm: a box lunch will be provided
http://www.dfwama.com/en/cev/501

Center for Community Development 
2900 Live Oak Street, Dallas, Texas 75204
between N Good Latimer & Hall, just north of downtown

Presented by: 
Nonprofit Special Interest Group of Dallas-Fort Worth Chapter of the American Marketing Association: http://www.dfwama.com/

Featuring: 
Leslie Clay of Hope Cottage www.hopecottage.org/
Amy Martin of Moonlady News www.moonlady.com/ & Earth Rhythms www.EarthRhythms.org/ 
Susan Hello of For the Love of the Lake www.whiterocklake.org/
Moderator: 

Ann Ranson, Principal, Bottom Line 3 Marketing:http://www.annranson.com/bottom-line-3-marketing/
Come and learn from our moderated panel of experts in Grassroots Marketing. Each one brings difference approaches and successes to their small budget marketing activities. This program will focus on everything EXCEPT social media. There are many other ways to stretch your budget and resources, especially if you’re a small nonprofit, or even small business. Each panelist will present some of their most successful tools, followed by time for your questions and answers. 

Learning Objective 1: Practical tips on grassroots marketing
Learning Objective 2: Ways that other small nonprofits have built awareness on small budgets.

For more information and to register for the event please visitwww.dfwama.com
Pre-registration: $20/members, $30/guests and $10/student members - includes lunch
At the door: $30/members, $40/guests and $10/student members - includes lunch

peace... Amy/Moonlady
www.moonlady.com

Fresh New Dragons

Here's a brand new pyrography piece Em' has been working on in the studio. It will be evened up a bit on the side, burned around the edges and finished. Look for it to debut at Art and Coffee this Saturday at the Mokah Lounge in Dallas!

New Traditions

Marc Cohn originally shared this post on Google+:
Whether you're a Republican or a Democrat, part of the 1% the 99% or somewhere in between. Black, white, red, green or purple. I implore you to take five minutes to read this. The worker you save could be...
As the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories are kicking into high gear to provide Americans with monstrous piles of cheaply produced goods -- merchandise that has been produced at the expense of American labor. This year will be different.
This year Americans will give the gift of genuine concern for other Americans. There is no longer an excuse that, at gift giving time, nothing can be found that is produced by American hands. Yes there is! It's time to think outside the box, people. Who says a gift needs to fit in a shirt box, wrapped in Chinese produced wrapping paper? Everyone -- yes EVERYONE gets their hair cut. How about gift certificates from your local American hair salon or barber? Gym membership? It's appropriate for all ages who are thinking about some health improvement. Who wouldn't appreciate getting their car detailed? Small, American owned detail shops and car washes would love to sell you a gift certificate or a book of gift certificates. Are you one of those extravagant givers who think nothing of plonking down the Benjamines on a Chinese made flat-screen? Perhaps that grateful gift receiver would like his driveway sealed, or lawn mowed for the summer, or driveway plowed all winter, or games at the local golf course. There are a bazillion owner-run restaurants -- all offering gift certificates. And, if your intended isn't the fancy eatery sort, what about a half dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast joint. Remember, folks this isn't about big National chains -- this is about supporting your home town Americans with their financial lives on the line to keep their doors open. How many people couldn't use an oil change for their car, truck or motorcycle, done at a shop run by the American working guy? Thinking about a heartfelt gift for mom? Mom would LOVE the services of a local cleaning lady for a day. My computer could use a tune-up, and I KNOW I can find some young guy who is struggling to get his repair business up and running. OK, you were looking for something more personal. Local crafts people spin their own wool and knit them into scarves. They make jewelry, and pottery and beautiful wooden boxes. Plan your holiday outings at local, owner operated restaurants and leave your server a nice tip. And, how about going out to see a play or ballet at your hometown theatre. Musicians need love too, so find a venue showcasing local bands.
Honestly, people, do you REALLY need to buy another ten thousand Chinese lights for the house? When you buy a five dollar string of light, about fifty cents stays in the community. If you have those kinds of bucks to burn, leave the mailman, trash guy or babysitter a nice BIG tip. You see, Christmas is no longer about draining American pockets so that China can build another glittering city. Christmas is now about caring about US, encouraging American small businesses to keep plugging away to follow their dreams. And, when we care about other Americans, we care about our communities, and the benefits come back to us in ways we couldn't imagine. THIS is the new American Christmas tradition. Forward this to everyone on your mailing list -- post it to discussion groups -- throw up a post on Craigslist in the Rants and Raves section in your city -- send it to the editor of your local paper and radio stations, and TV news departments. This is a revolution of caring about each other, and isn't that what Christmas is about?

1stAngel Arts Magazine

We recently met Elizabeth Edwards, chief Executive Office and Founder of 1stAngel Arts Magazine on Google+ and have found that we have a lot in common. She is a delightful person and her online magazine is a reflection of not only herself but all of the wonderful artists and creative people in her network. Based in the U.K. she founded her own company after running many sites for MSN many years ago. This quickly bored her and she wanted to set out and pursue her many loves in life. Like us, she enjoys nature, foraging, animals and things with two wheels. :) I highly recommend checking out her site and if you're on G+ you might want to circle her as well!

Latest Commission Piece

This pyrographic sign is about to have the finishing touches and weather resistant coating added today and will be ready for the customer this weekend. We hope they like it!

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Fresh Off The Easel

Lady Moon Gazing Upon Mother Earth is an acrylic painting on a stretched canvas measuring 12" x 16" for $160.

Glass Pyramid is an acrylic painting on a gallery wrapped canvas measuring "16 X 20" for $280

Fruit Of Peace was raffled off at CommuniTree on September 24th 2011 to raise funds for Earth Rhythms.

This new hand painted sign was recently completed as a commission for our friend Sherry Blue who will be using it to promote her business. Thank you Sherry! :)

This hand painted sign was recently completed as well and will serve as the logo for our friend Alana to use in promoting her business.




Stay tuned for more!