Running a nonprofit means wearing many hats, and producing a newsletter or magazine often sits right next to fundraising and programming. You don't need to be a professional editor to make a compelling publication, but you do need a clear roadmap. That's where *Every Nonprofit's Guide to Publishing* enters the picture.
Every Nonprofit's Guide to Publishing: Creating Newsletters, Magazines & Websites People Will Read
This revised trade paperback by Cheryl Woodard and Lucia Hwang is a single-volume resource covering newsletters, magazines, and websites. It comes with a CD-Rom, adding supplementary material to the text. Available from ThriftBooks for $7.99, this copy is in good condition, meaning you might see notes, highlighting, or a worn spine.
Quick Verdict
If you want a low-cost, broad introduction to nonprofit publishing, this guide earns a look. For the price, it bundles three content channels into one book. The main drawback is the physical condition: this is a used copy, so expect it to show some handling.
Who It Suits
This book fits small nonprofit staff or volunteers who need to produce publications without formal training. It also helps anyone looking for a starting point before diving into more specialized resources. Because it touches on websites as well as print, it's useful for teams managing multiple communication formats.
What Stands Out from the Listed Details
The scope is the biggest selling point. Instead of buying separate books on newsletters, magazines, and websites, you get one reference that addresses all three. The CD-Rom could provide templates or examples to adapt, and the revised edition suggests the content has been updated to reflect contemporary practices. At under eight dollars, it's a low-commitment experiment.
Meaningful Trade-Offs
The condition requires a realistic mindset. Pages may include prior owner's notes or highlighting, and the spine may be creased or loose. If you prefer a clean copy or plan to gift it, that's a real drawback. Also, the CD-Rom format means you'll need a computer with a disc drive, which isn't standard on every modern device. The core advice in the text, however, likely remains solid regardless of the media format.
Bottom Line
*Every Nonprofit's Guide to Publishing* is a practical buy for a nonprofit on a tight budget. It gives you a foundation to plan and create publications, with the caveat that you're purchasing a well-loved used book. Check the condition when it arrives, and you'll likely find the guidance worth the modest price.
