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How to… be brilliant at blogging
Richard Sved
Charity Writing and Communications Training
Days #charitywritecomms
Tuesday 25 October, 2016
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About me
• @richardsved
• 20+ years in charity sector
• Have led the fundraising function of four national charities
• Fundraising experience includes Corp., Events, Govt., Lottery, Major donors, Trusts
• Serial volunteer and Trustee
• Freelance consultant and interim manager (NCVO, 3rd Sector Mission Control)
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Finding my voice
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Finding my voice
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First real blog! March 2013
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“Breakthrough” blog
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Going viral
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Going viral
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Using the form
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Bringing people in
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Does it work?
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Blogging tips
1. Make it personal
2. Think laterally
3. Make people smile
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Blogging tips
4. Have a conversation with yourself
5. Link to something topical
6. Full sentences? Not necessary.
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Blogging tips
7. Share it on social media
8. The title’s the thing
9. Lists work
10. Keep it short
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Thank you
@richardsved
www.3rdsectormissioncontrol.co.uk