1. Sitar Arts Center brings a diverse community
together to give underserved children and
youth the opportunity to explore and study the
visual and performing arts in a safe haven.

2. CREATING AN ADVOCACY E-BLAST
Presented by
Kendall Ladd, Donor Relations Manager
Angela Robinson, Marketing and Technology Manager

3. Stating the Need
Summer is a critical time for
us to take care of children and
youth in the District. Young
people of our community are
facing some serious issues
this summer.

4. Finding Great Sources
Americans for the Arts
www.artsusa.org

5. Finding Great Sources
Employment Policies Institute
www.epionline.org

6. Designing Your E-Blast
• Informative
• Readability
• Highlighting Key Points
• Image Placement

7. Distributing Your Message
www.icontact.com
www.sproutsocial.com

8. Following Up On Your Advocacy Message
Our advocacy messages
Each of our board members
often start conversations provides specific expertise
to govern our community as a well rounded group.
with and among our
constituents. This gives us
a great starting dialogue for
future cultivation and
fundraising messages.
“This is a profound
advocacy piece!”
“Exceptional, absolutely exceptional!
Strong impact/relevance statement; clear
call to action. BRAVO! “

9. 1700 Kalorama Road, Suite 101, Washington, DC 20009
www.sitarartscenter.org | 202-797-2145
“Celebrating Kids, Arts and Community”

10. 1700 Kalorama Road, Suite 101, Washington, DC 20009
www.sitarartscenter.org | 202-797-2145
“Celebrating Kids, Arts and Community”