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with infographics Help busy parents feel connected to your cause by communicating with them in a way that’s quick and easy to understand
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day from an old pillowcase: the sheer volume of requests and information from the PTA and school can cause parents to switch off. So it’s essential to find a way to communicate effectively without overwhelming the very people we need to help out. Large chunks of text don’t fit with our busy modern lives, and infographics – where numbers and statistics are presented visually alongside much shorter amounts of text – give a quick, clear overview of a topic. Graphic designer and PTA chair at the Royal Latin School Rachel Seago says: ‘Infographics are very effective and show in a simple and colourful way what the PTA can do. They draw the eye, rather than someone having to plough through too many words.’
Make it stand out Infographics can relay all sorts of
information related to the PTA’s work, for example about particular projects or fundraising campaigns.
They come in especially handy when you’re trying to summarise PTA activities over the course of a whole year. Distribute your graphic via the PTA social channels, newsletter or make a poster and display at the school or on your noticeboard.
Info at a glance Prioritise the key information first:
for example, how much money you raised over the year. Then break this down to provide snapshots of smaller information about events, ie how much each one raised and what the money was spent on. Use recognisable icons to help guide the viewer around the page. Pie charts and pictograms are quick and visually interesting ways to display data. That way, parents can get an
More information
l Canva:
canva.com/canva-for-nonprofits l Adobe Express:
adobe.com/express/nonprofits l Piktochart:
piktochart.com/nonprofit l PosterMyWall:
postermywall.com
immediate sense of why the PTA is worthwhile, as they will see what it has provided for their children.
Design it for free Canva and Adobe Express are
popular free resources among PTAs. Both are versatile and offer options to create your design from scratch or by using templates. Other software options include Piktochart, software specifically for making infographics, flyers and social media graphics, and PosterMyWall. Eligible registered charities can access both Canva and Adobe Express’s premium plans for free.
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