I think of two things when I hear the term “board development.” First, recruiting new board members. And secondly, ensuring the education and continued improvement of current board members.
To improve the capabilities of current board members, R&R Creative offers workshops and short presentations on nonprofit topics from fundraising to governance. Never stop learning and refreshing your education. Contact Rachel Dukeman to inquire more.
To grow the board with new members who enhance the current membership, you must first have an objective understanding of your board’s current makeup. R&R Creative compares statistics on current board members to the advisory needs in your strategic plan to identify roles the board should fill and recommendations on how to fill them.
“The Retreat to Move Forward is a global meeting of GE’s best and brightest. Careers are made there.” -Jack Donaghy, 30 Rock
You. The Board. Key staff. All locked in a room for the entire day discussing the future of your organization. Sounds like fun, eh? Take it to the next level by hiring an objective facilitator with an understanding of nonprofit leadership, a mind for strategic thinking and the ability shake things up… and it can be fun and effective.
Don’t let your great ideas go horribly wrong. Talk to Rachel Dukeman to find out how.
DEADLINE ALERT: Our Artists’ Grant deadline is coming up quickly! You have until this Friday, August 15, to apply. The application is quick, and will save you $$$ on our 24 Hour Marketing Festival.
You may be wondering: why do I need marketing? Doesn’t my work speak for itself?
Yes, it does.
And the right marketing strategy can boost your voice.
Our motto here at R&R Creative Group is simply this: marketing creativity. This is what we do.
We work almost exclusively with nonprofit organizations and individuals. We have special strategies tailored directly for these individuals and organizations. We have a proven track record of success.
We are a small office: there are just five of us. We take a personal approach to each and every client. Because no two clients are alike (no two projects are alike!) we work very hard to create marketing strategies that are personal and effective. There is no one-size-fits-all solution. That’s why we provide such a personal touch.
First, we work with you to identify goals. Then we identify the best ways to reach those goals. This plan might include social media campaigns, design, and website updates. We work with you to implement your plan. We are sticklers for details, because we know that when it comes to your image, every little thing counts.
You have passion for what you do. So do we. That’s why we market creativity.
Monday, August 4 marked the 180th anniversary of John Venn’s birth. In celebration of his life and greatest contribution to infographics, we honor him with this post:
It might seem counterintuitive to hire someone to do marketing for your arts company. Nobody knows your company better than you do, after all. And if you are an artist, you’re probably used to doing it all: from creating the show to networking to making posters to sweeping the floors. You wear many hats when you are producing your own art. So why consult with an outside firm? You can just do it yourself, saving time and money.
What happens in so many of these situations is this: You are trying to be Artistic Director, Producer, and Artist all at once. Marketing slips through the cracks. Sure, you pay for postcards, but who picks them up? You have a website, but is anyone looking? When showtime comes, are you selling enough tickets? Are you getting your message across to donors?
You work hard on your art, and you deserve to have people see it. This is where R&R Creative comes in. Here are four ways hiring a marketing consultant can save you time and money.
Attention: We are a small firm, and we like it that way. It lets us keep our prices affordable and give each client individualized attention.
Specialization: This is what we do. You won’t waste time learning how to do everything yourself, from photos to social media to advertising.
Freedom: Let us do what we do best: Market Creativity. This frees you up to do what you do best: your art.
Trust: A marketing consultant is a trusted go-to person. You won’t make costly mistakes with a consultant on your side. We are informed and want to see you succeed.
R&R Creative is proud to present our newest venture, the 24 Hour Marketing Festival, or 24HMF for short. What is 24HMF? It’s a simple idea: we give your entire professional image a makeover in one day. That’s right: we will update your website, logo, press kit, bio, etc. (see R&R’s Toolkit For Success for our full range of products) in ONE DAY.
It’s modeled on 24 hour play festivals- something you theatre artists are surely familiar with.
We are getting ready to launch this service in the coming week. That’s how close we are to making this exciting service available to the public.
