Reflections on the 2020 Publications Campaign
September 10, 2020
Back in January of this year, all members of the EFA were invited to submit proposals to the 2020 Booklet Campaign. We received excellent proposals and ultimately spent the last five…
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Run for a Seat on the Board of Governors!
March 22, 2019
2019–2020 Election—Nominations Due May 8 Have you ever wanted to have a voice in how the EFA operates, or in the programs and services the organization provides to members? Have you wanted to see a change? Now is your chance: The 2019 election cycle is underway! Serving on the Board of Governors is a great…
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What’s the Code?
February 22, 2019
When you are just starting out as a freelancer, it is very helpful to be able to borrow from a bank of knowledge regarding best practices in the business. At…
Be a Volunteer Leader — The EFA Needs You!
January 16, 2019
A recent EFA Board of Governors meeting revealed that some of our volunteer leadership could use some help with managing our most important programs and services. A great way to start the new year would be for more of our members to get involved in doing just that. Why bother, you ask? You joined the…
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Seeking More Welcomers for Welcome Program: All Newcomer Spots Filled
December 20, 2018
New Members: Thanks so much for the extraordinary response to our call for newcomers for the Diversity Initiative’s new Welcome Program. The newcomer intake survey is now closed. We very quickly reached twice our planned capacity for newcomers. We appreciate the inquiries we have received about a waiting list, but unfortunately we are not yet in…
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The Editorial Freelancers Association Needs You in 2019
December 19, 2018
The EFA is where we can learn and build, and also share and make a difference. Whether you have only recently joined or you’ve been a member for many years, the EFA needs you to volunteer. With administrative assistance from our two-person office staff, volunteers run our chapters, our education program, our publicity and advertising,…
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Seeking New Indiana Chapter Coordinator(s) in 2019
November 15, 2018
After three years at the helm, Megan Knoll and Vicki Adang are stepping down as Indiana chapter coordinators at the end of 2018. Indiana EFA members interested in coordinating the chapter going forward (or in getting more information about what that entails) can contact Megan and Vicki at chap_indiana@the-efa.org.
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Members: Join the Diversity Initiative’s Welcome Program
November 1, 2018
The Diversity Initiative is preparing to launch its first-ever Welcome Program Beta in January 2019. This three-month program pairs established members/freelancers (welcomers) with new members/freelancers (newcomers) to help new members familiarize themselves with the EFA. We are currently recruiting welcomers. (Potential newcomers—look out for information on how to get involved in the upcoming weeks.) If you…
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Chapter Coordinators Needed in Ohio! (Position has been filled.)
April 24, 2018
If you are building your editorial freelancing skills in Ohio, consider volunteering as a chapter coordinator. Chapter coordinators make connections and build networks in their region, as they bring together EFA…
Run for a Seat on the Board of Governors
April 3, 2018
Like other not-for-profit, all-volunteer organizations, the EFA relies on its members. Serving on the Board of Governors is a great way for emerging and veteran freelancers alike to meet active,…
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