Here are some links to several documents available from the meeting on March 21 to share with other members of your group.
Communication Tools for Maine Island Groups
- This manual covers communicating to multiple audiences
- Developing A Press Kit
- Getting your group’s news into print
- Sample press release
- Photo tips for publication and display
- Beyond print: electronic/web, displays, presentations, attention grabbers
- Press contact list for coastal Maine
- The Good Word List for thank you notes and promotion
Language for you to use
This language making the case for supporting the Maine islands comes from a Genesis grant application. Please feel free to use it in any of your materials.
Legislative testimony delivered to the Taxation Committee on the local option real estate transfer tax bill, LD 762 by Genesis Fund Associate Director Liza Fleming-Ives and Christine Wolff, representing the Coalition for Coastal Workforce Housing
2005 Homeownership Facts from MaineHousing
Hope you find this information helpful. Please don’t hesitate to be in touch about how we can assist with your group’s communication efforts.
Heidi Shott
Communications Director
Genesis Community Loan Fund
