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First Name:	Deborah
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Biography:	Deborah Spector is president of Creative Solutions & Innovations, an independent consulting firm that specializes in empowering nonprofits through marketing readiness, communications planning and event management. Before starting the firm in 1992 she worked for a number of nonprofits in various management positions and worked in political PR. Deborah’s commitment to nonprofits goes beyond her consulting and training. She served as president GA Chapter Women in Communications, Inc., the premiere association for professional communicators, and served on the national board; co-founded the Nonprofit SIG for PRSA GA; and worked as project manager for AMA’s Nonprofit SIG. Deborah's community service includes chairing the DeKalb County Community Relations Commission for 8 years, helping develop Georgia’s first rape crisis center, serving on the marketing and PR team for the 1996 Olympics equestrian games, marketing and logistics chair of the yearly Eizenstat Memorial Lecture, featuring Nobel Prize Winners, US Presidents and other national and international notables and serving as vice-chair PAEMI Board, Georgia Advocacy Office (GAO). Deborah holds an ABD in Cultural Criticism from Emory University’s Institute of Liberal Arts, an M.ED in counseling and psychological services and an AB with distinction in psychology and philosophy from Georgia State University. She studied art with John Cunningham at the Carmel Art Institute and spent many years studying ballet in Atlanta, New York and London, England. Spector continues her growth through extensive professional education including Mediation Certification, Best Practices in Event Management Certification and Strategic Restructuring for Training Consultants. You can learn more about Deborah and download her training PowerPoint presentations and sign-up to receive her blog at her website – www.creative-si.com.
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Nonprofit Marketing Communications in a Nanosecond Culture

Contributed by: Deborah Spector

Thursday, November 29, 2012 (165 days ago)

Our nanosecond culture has changed nonprofit marketing communications. What does it mean?

Branding – The Key to Successful Special Events

Contributed by: Deborah Spector

Thursday, August 02, 2012 (284 days ago)

What does branding have to do with special events? More than you might think.


The Importance of Marketing to Nonprofits

Contributed by: Deborah Spector

Monday, July 09, 2012 (308 days ago)

At the heart of marketing is positioning. Marketing is known to “pull” the audience from where it is to the nonprofit to create a desired action. Communications “pushes” out messages. Positioning is the linchpin between the two. Positioning flows from the nonprofit’s....

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