J. Erik Potter

Current

• Writer/Editor at A Blog on Giving (Self-employed)
• Production Coordinator at The Stelter Company

Past

• Public Information Officer at Youth & Shelter Services, Inc.

Education

• Drake University
• University of Northern Iowa
• Ames High School

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Connections

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Industry

Marketing and Advertising

Websites

• My Blog
• My Blog

J. Erik Potter’s Summary

My goal is to increase the marketing and fund raising effectiveness of non-profit organizations. With 15 years of experience, I bring a solid skill set to the table. My background includes alumni and donor event organization, direct mail solicitations, website development, and PSA writing. As a former public information officer for a non-profit, I understand the unique challenges organizations face.

J. Erik Potter’s Specialties:

Development and coordination of marketing plans - direct mail and web, establishing relationships with newspapers, strong commercial printing background, skilled in most graphic design software programs and the Microsoft Office suite, Siebel CRM, certified Emergency Medical Technician (EMT-B) and Firefighter I.

J. Erik Potter’s Experience

• Writer/Editor

  A Blog on Giving (Self-employed)

  (Self-Employed; Myself Only; Fund-Raising industry)

  September 2007 — Present (11 months)

  This blog is a collection of my thoughts and observations on the word "giving".

• Production Coordinator

  The Stelter Company

  (Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

  August 2005 — Present (3 years)

• Public Information Officer

  Youth & Shelter Services, Inc.

  (Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Individual & Family Services industry)

  July 2004 — August 2005 (1 year 2 months)

J. Erik Potter’s Education

• Drake University

  MBA, Business, Executive Development, 2006 — 2008

• University of Northern Iowa

  Bachelor of Arts, English, 1991 — 1994

  Activities and Societies:

  Tau Kappa Epsilon, Northern Iowan reporter, Old Gold yearbook editor

• Ames High School

Additional Information

J. Erik Potter’s Websites:

• My Blog
• My Blog

J. Erik Potter’s Interests:

non profits, marketing, leadership, social media, customer service, loyalty

J. Erik Potter’s Groups:

Blogging, Knights of Columbus, Central Iowa Bloggers, Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity, Iowa Firemen's Association

•    LinkedIowa member
•    Non Profit Professionals member
•    SOBCon08 member
•    Legacy / Estate / Gift Planning and Planned Giving Professionals member

J. Erik Potter’s Contact Settings

Interested In:

• consulting offers
• new ventures
• job inquiries
• expertise requests
• business deals
• reference requests
• getting back in touch