FYI Blog

Avalon Dispatch 03.28.2023

It’s March Madness at Avalon! Check out our bracket leaderboard + MacKenzie Scott’s open call, an app for data collection, fundraiser retention, how to reduce eye strain, and a star-studded client event. Read it here:    Dear friends, This week, the Avalon team is in DC for 3 days of camaraderie and collaboration. We spent […]

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Avalon Dispatch 03.21.2023

In this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, you’ll find donor advised funds, intelligent and inclusive copy, museum news, a peek backstage at Avalon, blue light filters, cherry blossoms, and more. Read it here!   Dear friends, Happy spring! It has been chilly in Annapolis, but I’m enjoying the evening light. This week is peak bloom for cherry […]

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Avalon Dispatch 03.14.2023

In today’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, you’ll find good advice on donor complaints, a thought-provoking history of clip art, Women’s History Month, how to make the most of your weekends, and contemporary art that inspires. Read it here!   Dear friends, March is Women’s History Month, and, as I’m sure you know, last Wednesday was International Women’s […]

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Avalon Dispatch 03.07.2023

Pop quiz: which direct marketing copywriter has Hollywood credentials on his resume? Find the answer in today’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, along with training for new fundraisers, social media inspiration, DC events, and one great question to ask yourself. Also, we’re hiring! Get the scoop:   Dear friends, It’s an exciting month for Avalon with an all-staff retreat in […]

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Avalon Dispatch 02.28.2023

In today’s @AvalonFYI dispatch: donor advised funds, how to renew your energy, the power of “I don’t know,” a typeface debate, museum innovation, and more. Read it here!   Dear friends, It’s hard to believe, but tomorrow is the first day of March. We’ve had unusually warm weather in Annapolis, and I hope it continues. […]

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Avalon Dispatch 02.21.2023

An early FY24 cost outlook, enhanced email design and deliverability, new data privacy laws, and a big shift in commercial digital advertising—all in this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch. Read it here!   Dear friends, I hope that everyone enjoyed the long weekend. It was great to be home again in Annapolis after a stretch of business travel. […]

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Avalon Dispatch 02.14.2023

Happy Valentine’s Day! In this week’s @AvalonFYI dispatch, you will find industry buzz, how to stand up for what you believe in, inspiring performances, and emails with a lot of heart. Get the scoop here:   Dear friends, Avalon will be closed on Monday, February 20 for Presidents’ Day. It will be nice to pause for […]

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