Comments on: Nobody Needs a Freelance Writer (But They Still Need You)

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 20:10:32 +0000

I couldn’t agree more, Kivi! To work for nonprofits, one has to make it about the organization’s needs, not about one’s great talents. Time and again, we’ve seen that we’re most successful with our clients when we pitch and idea that helps promote their mission and then kindly offer to help them with the execution. Such as, “Hey. The press would love to hear about the little girl you just brought over from Tajikistan. We can help you write a press release and assist with national distribution.”

Thanks for the reminder!

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