FYI Blog

Avalon Dispatch 10.03.2023

In this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, Allison Porter weighs in on sector uncertainty and the importance of responsive budgets. You will also find a legislative update, a reminder to keep testing, and a more accurate map of the world. Read it here!  Dear friends, Welcome to October and the fourth quarter of the calendar year. Every […]

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Avalon Dispatch 09.26.2023

In this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month, great leadership, remote work, client events, the art of giving feedback, dad jokes, and more! Read it here:  Dear friends, September marks the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15). The Smithsonian has a full calendar and many resources, including […]

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Avalon Dispatch 09.19.2023

Help us welcome Avalon’s newest VPs and join us in discussing the rise of low-dollar political donations, why people give, how to hold your audience’s attention, and what Hulu’s The Bear could teach nonprofits. Get the scoop on all this and more in today’s @AvalonFYI dispatch! Dear friends, I’m enjoying a week of in-person engagement […]

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Avalon Dispatch 09.12.2023

In this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, you will find climate data, acquisition trends, active listening, arts teachers, Panda Palooza, and more. Read it here! Dear friends, Last week was a hot one. I hope you all weathered the heat safely, and that perfect fall days are just around the corner. It is sobering to experience such […]

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Avalon Dispatch 09.05.2023

In this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, discover an insight for sustainer programs, a helpful systemic racism explainer, how to breathe while checking email (so important!), and happiness bingo. Read it here: Dear friends, I hope that everyone reading had a nice Labor Day. I’ve been moving into a new home in Annapolis, so it has been […]

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Avalon Dispatch 08.29.2023

In this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, you will find client news, an impactful marketing collaboration, text etiquette, small talk, and a sweet Avalon fun fact. Read it here! Dear friends, Avalon will be closed on Friday, September 1 and Monday, September 4 for Labor Day. Your Avalon teams will ensure that all campaigns remain on schedule. I […]

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Avalon Dispatch 08.22.2023

In this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, Allison Porter reflects on why fundraisers do what we do + arts education, a 101 on newsletters, learning from mistakes, fall routines, a call to action, and more. Read it here! Dear friends, The early signs of fall are here. September campaigns are well on their way, of course, and […]

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