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Avalon Dispatch 09.24.2024

In this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, you will find post-election messaging, economic news, changes at Instagram, a historic first, succulents, and more. Read it here!   Dear friends, Sunday marked the fall equinox, and we’re beginning to see cooler temperatures in the DC area. Things are heating up for fundraisers, though! Welcome to the busy season. […]

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September 24, 2024

Avalon Dispatch 09.17.2024

In this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, you will find a recap from the TNPA Leadership Summit, public speaking advice from Kamala Harris, clients who “fight fear with facts,” why we love mail, four kinds of communicators, and more. Read it here!   Dear friends, We had a great week at the TNPA Leadership Summit and want […]

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September 17, 2024

Avalon Dispatch 09.10.2024

In this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, catch up with our team at TNPA’s Leadership Summit! You will also find the secret of powerful ads, the professional value of a positive mindset, a cool idea for remote work, client news, and more. Read it here:   Dear friends, Hello from California! Avalon senior management gathered in San […]

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September 10, 2024

Avalon Dispatch 09.03.2024

Happy September! As we turn into fall, the @AvalonFYI dispatch has the latest on DAF Day, accessible design, donor benefits, effective postcards, and more. Read it here!   Dear friends, Happy September! It is still officially summer, but school is back in session and fundraisers are starting our busy season. This can be a bittersweet […]

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September 3, 2024

Avalon Dispatch 08.27.2024

In this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, you will find responsible AI, required reading for copywriters, mail innovation, a tool for discovering where your time goes, a fun Star Wars hack, and more!   Dear friends, Avalon will be closed Friday, August 30 and Monday, September 2 for Labor Day. I hope you enjoy the long weekend! […]

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August 27, 2024

Avalon Dispatch 08.20.2024

In this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, you will find inclusive segmentation, influencer marketing, what to do when your workload is overwhelming, Avalon fantasy football, and more!   Dear friends, It is peak August, and summer is flying by. At Avalon, this is a lively time with lots of energy and goodwill from vacations, time together at […]

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August 20, 2024

Avalon Dispatch 08.13.2024

In this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, you will find a big win for Avalon, leading innovation, Olympics marketing, PowerPoint trends, and more. Read it here!   Dear friends, I am delighted to be reporting back for the first time since my sabbatical and am happy to be here! I have to start with my heartfelt thanks […]

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August 13, 2024

Avalon Dispatch 08.06.2024

In today’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, read COO Kerri Kerr’s message to Avalon at the 100-day mark in the election countdown, along with a new resource for Fundraising Choice Points, how to cultivate a learning mindset, the secret of great presentations, storytelling, and more. Read it here! This week’s Avalon Dispatch is guest-authored by chief operating officer […]

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August 6, 2024

Avalon Dispatch 07.30.2024

We’re excited for #Bridge2024! Get the scoop on our sessions in today’s @AvalonFYI dispatch—along with presidential firsts, SCOTUS reform, a design lesson, taming email, what fundraisers can learn from butterflies, and more. Read it here: Today’s Avalon Dispatch is guest-authored by Margot O’Leary, senior vice-president and director of remote work. Dear friends, Although it’s not […]

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July 30, 2024

Avalon Dispatch 07.23.2024

Happy birthday to Avalon! See how we celebrated in this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch—and find new benchmarks from Giving USA, sky marketing’s comeback, client news, election impacts, and more: Today’s Avalon Dispatch is guest-authored by Jackie Biancolli Libby, senior vice-president and director of client services. Dear friends, Happy birthday to Avalon! Avalon was founded on July […]

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July 23, 2024