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The Organizational Advancement Unit increases visibility and generates support for Iowa State University and ISU Extension and Outreach by providing tools, training and support consistent with the organization's vision, mission, and values. You will find official ISU Extension and Outreach advancement materials and resources on this website. Contact us with questions regarding use of these materials or additional needs you may have.

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Extension and Outreach Week 2013

Iowa State University Extension and Outreach 2013 will be celebrated March 24-30. This year we encourage you to use the available resources to help share our story and impact in Iowa.

 

Making a Difference Resources

Flyer: Use to highlight impacts related to our four signature issues. Flyer | Instructions

 

Impact Statement Template: Use to share impacts and testimonials that highlight how investments in Extension and Outreach benefit Iowans.

 

 

 

 

 

Posters: These are 11 x 17 and can be printed out for your use.

 

County Brochure Template

Editable PDF; click in the blue boxes and type in your local information to personalize. For best printing results, under "page size and handling," be sure to select "actual size."
 
 

 

2012 Annual Report

The 2012 Annual Report is now available on the new Our Story website. To share the report, as well as the Our Story message, electornic postcards are available for use, as well as a PowerPoint presentation. (You must be logged into the For Staff page to access the postcard and PowerPoint links.)

 

Extension Office Clean-up

Everyone benefits when an office space is organized and clean. Though the process can appear daunting, creativity, a positive attitude, and gold old-fashioned teamwork can lighten the task considerably. Here are some resources to help.

Which Organizer Are You? | Clean Files Day | Tips to Improve Your Outlook | File Retention Information | County Office Assessment Tool | Clean Up Your Computer

 

Marketing Items Available for Check Out

Interested in using one of these resources? Contact your Organizational Advancement Specialist for information on scheduling, transportation, and cost. Images and details

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  • County 100-year anniversary banner (vertical with stand)
  • People Advancing People banner (vertical with stand)
  • ISU Extension and Outreach banner (horizontal with grommets)
  • ISU Extenstion and Outreach teardrop flag (vertical with stand)
  • Crowd scene photo backdrop (horizontal)

 

Quick Tip for Organizational Advancement
Have you built your marketing megaphone?

The average person is assaulted by over 5,000 marketing messages a day, creating a need to amplify a message so it is actually heard. Drew McLellan of the McLellan Marketing Group in Des Moines suggests creating a marketing megaphone — built in the right order and containing the right elements.  Read more at www.drewsmarketingminute.com/2012/08/have-you-built-a-marketing-megaphone.html.

 
Upcoming Events
  • Spring 2013 - ISU Extension and Outreach Update
  • May 6-9, 2013 - National Urban Extension Conference
  • July 2013 - CIRAS 50th Anniversary
  • March 9-12, 2014 - ISU Extension and Outreach Annual Conference
  • March 23-29, 2014 - Extension and Outreach Week

 

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