resources

If you want a better understanding of what graphic designers do, how they can help you, and some of the variables involved in their work, take a look at the links below.

reference	glossary of printing terms glossary of paper terms glossary of typographic terms color associations printing methods how offset printing works proofing options cmyk, rgb and pms defined my favorite font site
design & nonprofits	Cause and Effect: Why now, more than ever, the nonprofit world needs design and vice versa Communication Arts; by DK Holland Other articles by DK Holland on nonprofit organizations and design, via the Foundation Center
working with a graphic designer	A Client’s Guide to Design (PDF) from AIGA How to Hire and Work with a Graphic Designer

I've also developed a few documents you can download below if you're a fan of the one-page pdf.

on printing	Printing 101: Seven Basic Printing Processes Printing 102: A Simple Primer on Printing & Production Sample printing specifications to request a quote
checklists	Materials used for fundraising events Materials used for conferences Materials used to promote your organization & mission
And of course there's my handy little booklet, Planning for Print: Fundraising Events. Click here for more info.