Independent writer of compelling copy and excellent editor
Indianapolis, Indiana Area
- Current
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- Indianapolis Non-profits Business Blogger at Examiner.com
- Freelance Writer: Corporate and nonprofit communications at Cindy Dashnaw Freelance Writer Inc.
- Past
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- Scholarship Committee Chair at IUPUI School of Journalism Advisory Council
- Board member at Hoosier Chapter, Public Relations Society of America
- Senior Communications Manager at Riley Children's Foundation
- Director of Communications and Marketing at Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
- Communications Assistant at Indiana Credit Union League
- Education
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- Ball State University
- Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis
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Cindy Dashnaw’s Summary
Experienced writer: marketing collateral, annual reports, newsletters (print and electronic), letters to editors, speeches, Web sites, press releases, direct mail, regulatory analyses, magazine and newspaper stories, and more.
Cindy Dashnaw’s Specialties:
I'm good at getting ideas flowing in a group by being the first to speak up. I'm also good at helping people relate back to goals and objectives so that their ideas and materials help move an organization forward.
Cindy Dashnaw’s Experience
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Indianapolis Non-profits Business Blogger
Examiner.com
(Privately Held; Online Media industry)
September 2008 — Present (11 months)
Examiners provide a wealth of local helpful and insider information, resources and tools related to their area of expertise. Covering thousands of subjects across hundreds of cities and towns, Examiners come from diverse industries and interests, and are passionate and knowledgeable about their topic. Examiner.com was launched in April 2008 and is a division of the Clarity Media Group, which is wholly owned by The Anschutz Company.
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Freelance Writer: Corporate and nonprofit communications
Cindy Dashnaw Freelance Writer Inc.
(Writing and Editing industry)
August 2007 — Present (2 years)
I can put two decades of PR and organizational writing and editing experience to work for you. I have clients in several states and enjoy writing of all types -- annual reports, brochures, Web sites, case studies, blogs, magazines, newsletters and more. I promise to exceed your expectations. Contact me for samples and references or visit my blogs at http://www.WritingForReading.com and http://www.examiner.com/x-1002-Indianapolis-Nonprofit-Examiner.
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Scholarship Committee Chair
IUPUI School of Journalism Advisory Council
(Public Relations and Communications industry)
2009 — 2009 (less than a year)
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Board member
Hoosier Chapter, Public Relations Society of America
(Non-Profit; Public Relations and Communications industry)
2005 — 2008 (3 years)
Indianapolis chapter of national Public Relations Society of America. Finance Director, 2005-2007. External Communications Director, 2008. Learn more and join at www.hoosierprsa.org.
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Senior Communications Manager
Riley Children's Foundation
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Fund-Raising industry)
August 2004 — August 2007 (3 years 1 month)
• Served as contributing editor of quarterly magazine, which established an emotional connection between donors and the children they can help.
• Produced e-letter from president’s office, contributed to Web site and served as department’s representative to technology committee.
• Conducted public relations activities related to organization’s largest individual, corporate and event donors. This included media pitches, press releases, editorial letters and press conferences, as well as creating ways to help corporate and event donors drive business through their relationship with Riley.
• Wrote letters and speeches for Riley Children’s Foundation and Riley Hospital CEOs.
• Contributed articles to Riley Hospital for Children e-letter and donor companies’ newsletters.
• Supervised PR interns.
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Director of Communications and Marketing
Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Museums and Institutions industry)
July 1997 — August 2004 (7 years 2 months)
Directed public relations efforts for Western/Native American art museum; position expanded to include advertising and marketing in my last year. Primary writer for press releases, Web site, member and teacher newsletters (print and electronic), and collateral (brochures, fliers, postcards, rack cards). Supervised PR assistant and tourism marketing manager.
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Communications Assistant
Indiana Credit Union League
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Banking industry)
1984 — 1997 (13 years)
Cindy Dashnaw’s Education
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Ball State University
Public Relations 2007
Have finished coursework for master of arts degree in public relations.
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Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis
- Activities and Societies:
- Kappa Tau Alpha National Journalism Honor Society
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Cindy Dashnaw’s Honors:
• First place, Special Events – 2006 EPIC Award of Excellence, Indiana Association of Business Communicators
• First place, Editorial Writing – 2005 Pinnacle Award, Hoosier Chapter of Public Relations Society of America
• First place, Annual Report – 2003 Pinnacle Award, Hoosier Chapter of Public Relations Society of America
• First place, Best Piece on Credit Union Uniqueness – 1997 Pro & Blockbuster Awards
• Finalist, Writing Features and Editorials – 1996 Indiana Association of Business Communicators Gold Quill Awards
Cindy Dashnaw’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
