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Increasing visibility and generating support for Iowa State University and ISU Extension are the primary goals of the External Relations Unit. We are connectors - linking people, linking resources - who build and sustain relationships with key audiences. We often assume a behind the scenes role, yet are easily accessible to all staff.

Our website gives you easy access to organizational and relationship marketing materials, information and templates to help you promote ISU Extension. We hope you find this site useful, and we welcome your comments and suggestions. ER website feedback

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ISU Extension and Outreach Week - March 25-31

We invite your county to take part in this statewide celebration to promote and build awareness of our resources and programs. See the bullets below for customizable templates and tools designed to help you plan and promote local activities. Check back as more will be added when they become available. Contact your External Relations Specialist for ideas and support.

Quick Tip for Organizational Advancement
2011 Annual Report - Pass it on!

This year's 2011 Annual Report is now available online. The report is fresh and innovative, using video to show how ISU Extension and Outreach is making a real difference throughout the state.

 

Take some time to watch the videos and then SHARE IT with everyone you can think of - volunteers, decision makers, local partners, and community leaders - even your friends on Facebook!

 

Many features have been built into the website to make SHARING a simple process:

  • Post a link to the report or specific videos on your county pages
  • Send to partners and community leaders via e-mail (using e-postcards that have been created for this purpose).
  • Share our successes via social media (Facebook, Twitter, etc.) and other electronic means.
  • Participate in the conversation by sharing your experiences.
  • Play the videos prior to meetings, Rotary presentations, or workshops.

A short printed piece also is available for you to download and print as needed. The piece highlights quick facts and financials from ISU Extension and Outreach in 2011. Use this as a leave-behind piece when meeting with community partners, then follow-up with an e-postcard that takes them directly to the site.

 

The January edition of Links 4 U further expands on the resources available and provides step-by-step instructions to help you tell the story of ISU Extension and Outreach.

 

You helped accomplish major things in 2011. Take some time to look at your 2011 Annual Report and then SHARE THE GOOD NEWS with others.

 

Contact your External Relations Specialist if you have questions or need assistance.

Celebrate 100 Years of Extension

Is your county office celebrating its 100th anniversary soon? Visit  this webpage for resources to help you showcase local extension efforts.

 

Reserve CY for your event

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Schedule CY to attend your event! CY's presence at events is a crowd pleaser and a big draw. Consider CY for your parade, farmer's market, open house, tailgate, Chamber event, youth event, school visit or just because. Reservations will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis - travel logistics also considered. To reserve CY and find out rates, contact Natasha Forsythe at natashaf@iastate.edu, 515.294.7033.
 
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