Your message, delivered with impact
Open minds to new ideas, tug at heartstrings, spread your vision. You can make a difference with well-chosen words. At Joan B. Marcus Communications, we deliver your message with impact, so you achieve your goals. From a compelling mission statement to grant proposals that are clear, concise and convincing, we put words to work for you. Services •Mission statement. Is your mission statement succinct and clear? Do your key publics understand your mission and its importance to the community? If not, we can help you find the right words. •Communications planning. Are you tired of spending time and money on marketing without getting the results you want? We focus your efforts with a plan that fits your goals and budget. •Marketing tools. There are many ways to communicate your mission and get results, from a finely crafted website or brochure to a direct mail campaign or electronic newsletter. We combine a powerful message with a winning presentation so you achieve results. •Grant proposals. Developing a successful grant program takes time, persistence and a belief in your nonprofit organization and programs. It also requires a desire to create a win-win situation between your organization and funders. Joan B. Marcus Communications can assist you throughout this process. •Case statement. Before you can successfully solicit funds, you need to make a strong case for your organization and its programs. We work with you to ensure that your case statement is clear, succinct and memorable.
•Funding research. There are thousands of foundations and corporations providing funding to nonprofit organizations. We find funding sources whose goals align with your programs and funding needs.
•Initial contact. We prepare you to make the initial contact with a funder, from a phone call to a letter of intent. We also participate in pre-application workshops.
•Proposal development. As communication experts, we turn your innovative projects into proposals that are clear, concise and convincing. As team players, we take the time to understand your ideas and capture them in words that make your initiatives come to life.
•Cultivation. Whether or not your proposal is funded, it is critical that you continue to cultivate relationships with potential funders through regular communication. We create marketing tools that help you achieve your goals, from websites and brochures to electronic newsletters and annual reports. •Communications audit. Is your mission statement clear? Do your donors and volunteers hear what you want them to hear? Is your brand working? We evaluate where you are and what you need to do to deliver your message with impact. •Editing. When you are facing a time crunch or have a bad case of writer's block, we can help you get that writing assignment crossed off your to do list. You can count on impeccable writing, attention to detail and quick turnaround. Whether it's newsletter copy, a major proposal or a letter you just can't write, we are here to help. •Writing workshops. When a deadline looms, do you procrastinate because you hate to write or don't know how to begin? We help you gain essential skills so you can become a confident writer. We offer personal and small group training at your site, tailored to your needs. | 
