Fundamentals of Communications

July 2015

On the Agenda

• Welcome and introductions• Questions you need answered• Four basic elements of

communications• Communications Plan• Design

Basic Comms Elements

• Who is the sender?• What is the message the sender is

trying to convey?• What are the channels used to

convey the message?• Who is the anticipated receiver?

Think Who, What When, Where, Why, How.

Communications Plan

• Create a communications plan for the event/new organization offering, including– Audience(s)– Timing– Methods

Other materials tell you more.

Design

• Keep it simple• Know your audience• Design for audience AND distribution

Other materials tell you more.

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Everyone who participates in one of the trainings/sessions receives one hour of free technical assistance!

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(202) 827-8018• Susie Cambria:

susie.cambria@gmail.com, (301) 832-2339

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