Copyediting

Help Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS) review and edit written materials for grammar, typos, and a consistent style and voice so they can publish written materials with confidence.
Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS)
Oakton, VA, USA
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Oakton, VA, USA

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Posted December 5th

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What we need
  • Review of up to 20 pages of copy for grammar, style, tone, and consistency
  • Advice on how to write effective copy going forward
Additional details

Read the NVFS Media Release Form to ensure that it is comprehensive in stating who has permission to use the person's likeness, the various ways in which their likeness may be used and the reasons for such use; to determine if any language needs to be added or amended in order to cover NVFS's liability to the fullest extent possible; to ascertain its readability from the signee perspective, and provide any other feedback such as if the agreement should be time-bound, require a witnesses, etc.

What we have in place
  • We currently have a draft media release policy, which should make it easy for you to get started. We also have staff to consult, answer questions, and the ability to provide any other information you need.
How this will help
This project will save us $1,792 , allowing us to spend our time collecting, writing and telling stories.

Sharing client stories and testimonials is the best way to connect with our supporters, but that can't happen without a media release. Your assistance helps NVFS convey the impact of its work on the wellbeing of our community, which generates critical support to keep NVFS programs thriving.

Project plan

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Prep: Distribution of Prep Materials & Project Timeline
  • Volunteer Manager shares copy for revision with the Professional
  • Volunteer Manager provides additional/background content on the copy including intended audience, purpose, style guide, and/or examples of published copy to ensure style consistency
  • Professional and Volunteer Manager align expectations and agree on project timeline
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Milestone 1: Copyediting
  • Professional reviews the copy and creates appropriate changes to formatting, grammar, spelling, syntax, punctuation, etc.
  • Professional checks for inconsistency and and continuity errors
  • Professional creates a list of recommended changes to share with Volunteer Manager (if applicable)
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Milestone 2: Review Edits
  • Professional shares with Volunteer Manager a revised draft and a document tracking the changes
  • Professional and Volunteer Manager connect to discuss the changes made to the copy (up to two rounds of edits)
  • Professional makes agreed upon changes to the document and reviews final draft
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Milestone 3: Final Deliverables
  • Professional delivers final version to Volunteer Manager
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About the org

Northern Virginia Family Service (NVFS)
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Karen H.

Director, Community & Volunteer Engagement

Our mission

To empower individuals and families to improve their quality of life and to promote community cooperation and support in responding to family needs.

What we do

Northern Virginia Family Service's (NVFS) breadth, depth and scope of services offer the resources and support to ensure that everyone in need, at every stage of life, maximizes their potential and fully contributes to a thriving community. We provide the essential building blocks for financial, emotional and physical well-being, serving as leaders and innovators for the Northern Virginia community. Every year, we empower 42,000 individuals to achieve self-sufficiency. With these essential resources, our community is better equipped for future success and engagement among all of our neighbors.

Testimonials

Sue was eager to help and clearly put much thought and effort into her assignment. NVFS was very satisfied with the final product!
Karen H.
Karen H.

Director, Community & Volunteer Engagement

Copyediting Project

Karen provided an excellent basis. immediate feedback and took note of individual comments. Overall, this was smooth and quick.
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