Sattva Templates for Donor Pitching Session 1 - Handy guide for communication - create marketing materials

Sep 3, 2026

A practical guide outlining communication and marketing deliverables for a donor pitching session, mapping each asset to suggested formats and creation approaches. It covers photo archives and on-ground and team imagery, print items like 3-fold brochures and pocket booklets, digital assets such as WhatsApp-ready brochures and email-viewable PDFs, and presentation decks for self-read or pitching. It also includes brand/programme videos and outcomes-impact documentation with recommended tools and approximate timelines.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryPresentations

FormatPDF

Pages1

AccessFree to download

Photo Archieve

Print Materials

Digital Materials

Brand/Programme Videos

Outcomes+Impact

| | What it Contains/Formats/Version | How to Create | How much time to allocate | Tools that can be used | | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Photo Archieve | 10-20 Great Photos | Source from team
Members | 4-5 Weeks | Freelancer can be hired from sites such as: | Freelancer , Fiverr , Upwork , Scoopshot | | | Photos which highlight the
programme | Hire a freelancer | | | | | | On-Ground Photos(Action Shots) | In house partime photographer if available | | Some websites which give access to high-quality photos without having to worry about intellectual property rights are: | Unsplash , Pixabey , Pexels , Rawpixel , Stocksnap | | | Team Photos | | | These platforms have both free and premium plans. | | | | Internal Planning Photos | | | | | | Print Materials | 3-fold Brochure | Use Canva ,figma and other sites for preset Designs | 4-6 weeks (Printing time can vary) | Platform which gives the facility of user-friendly , customizable tempelates (preset designs) | Canva, figma , postermywall , Visme , Vista
Create , Adobe Spark | | | Mini Pocket Booklet | Work with Freelancer | | These platforms have both free and premium plans. | | | | Flash Cards (Success Stories) | Work with a studio/firm | | | | | | Annual / Impact Report | | | | | | Digital Materials | Whatsapp-ready brochure | Wix / Squarespace for website | 8-10 weeks | Some free website Builders are: | Wix, Godaddy , Site123 , Strikingly , Webnodes | | | PDF brochure for email viewing | Use Canva/Figma and other platforms for Social Media stuff | | | | | | Deck for self-read / Pitching | Google/PPT Slides for
Deck | | Some websites for free powerpoint tempelates: | Slidesgo , Showsheet , Slides Carnival ,
24Slides , [fppt.com](fppt.com) | | | Website | | | | | | | Mini Info series for Social Media | | | These platforms have both free and premium plans. | | | | Annual / Impact Report | | | | | | Brand/Programme Videos | Brand-level info | In House | 6-9 weeks | Please refer to resources mentioned above | | | | Program details / specifics | | | | | | | Interviews with stakeholders | | | | | | | Interviews with beneficiaries | | | | | | | Reach + Outcomes + Impact | | | | | | Outcomes+Impact | Written stories (Short/Long) | In-house using Canva / Figma / Slides | 6-8 weeks | Please refer to resources mentioned above | | | | Data visualisations : (graphs / Plotters) | Use basic word doc for stories | | | | | | Tables / spreadsheets | Outsource to a freelance designer | | | | | | Maps | Outsource to a
studio/Comms team | | | | | | Videos | | | | | | | Photos | | | | |

FAQs

What materials are recommended in the donor pitching communication guide?

It recommends photo archives, print materials (like 3-fold brochures and mini pocket booklets), digital materials (WhatsApp-ready brochures and PDF brochures), presentation decks, and brand/programme videos plus outcomes-impact write-ups.

How long does it typically take to prepare the different communication assets?

The guide suggests timelines such as 4–5 weeks for photo-related work, 4–6 weeks for print production, and 8–10 weeks for digital/website materials, while videos are estimated at 6–9 weeks.

Which tools and platforms can be used to create these communication assets?

It lists creative and publishing tools such as Canva and Figma for print and design, website builders like Wix and Squarespace, and presentation template sites such as Slidesgo and Slides Carnival, along with freelance and stock photo sources.

Sep 3, 2026

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