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I am in the beginning stages of building coalition here in Co Iowa. Cass. I am struggling with the basic invitational email to the first meeting. I do not want it to wordy or overwhelming. Do you have advise or samples I can piggyback off of?
Answer:

Hello Damon,
Thank you for contacting the Community Tool Box with your question. I think you're on the right track since you expressed that you do not want to be wordy or overwhelming.  The Community Tool Box has resources to assist with communicating with communities.  I recommend Chapter 7 which offers specific guidance on writing letters to encourage participation and other relevant information.  There are some examples of how to word things in there.  Chapter 6 also includes guidance on crafting communications as well.  There are two Toolkits you might also find useful: #1 and #8.  
I have found that keeping communications brief and to the point works best, but also including as much information as possible to interest people is important.  I'm sorry I don't have a specific example, but I think you will find these two chapters and the Toolkits to be helpful.  And keep in mind that people usually want to know what, why, who, when and where.
Please contact us again if you have additional questions. I hope this is helpful.

Question Date: ثلاثاء, 01/10/2017