Publicist or PR Firm/Agency
ORGANIZATION: THE GIVING SPIRIT
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The Giving Spirit is currently seeking a volunteer experienced publicist or agency seeking pro bono work. We are fortunate in that we have a lot of interesting activities and sometimes have celebrities and local officials at our events, but our Marketing and Communications committee lacks the experience and time to maximize and publicize these events.
We are looking for an individual or agency to prepare press releases, pitch, manage media and connections at 2x yearly events and in general help promote our publicity. We have endless fantastic photos and numerous videos that could easily be used get attention with some solid, talented effort.
If you think you might be this person or agency, please don't hesitate to inquire. We are a 100% volunteer organization and while we are fortunate to have lots of talent, we are lacking in this area.
- Brainstorm, pitch and secure proactive media opportunities, op-ed placements, influencer meetings and events through traditional and digital channels. Target outlets include: Huffington Post, Good, Upworthy, Mashable, L.A. Times, NPR, etc.
- Develop a yearly media strategy in conjunction with the Marcom Committee Chair and Director of Social Media and communicate the strategy to TGS executive and committees.
- Prepare communications materials including media alerts, press releases, web content, event posters and flyers.
- Distribute the communications materials to target media outlets.
- Develop and maintain a list of target media.
- Develop relationships with media personnel as the key point of contact for media inquiries.
- Coordinate media interviews with key spokespeople prior to events and during TGS events.
- Support spokespeople by providing speaking points if required.
- Distribute media coverage to senior executive, committee members and social media manager.
More opportunities with THE GIVING SPIRIT
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About THE GIVING SPIRIT
Location:
11693 SAN VICENTE BLVD STE 113, LOS ANGELES, CA 90049, US
Mission Statement
The Giving Spirit provides immediate aid and a human connection to homeless individuals and families in Greater Los Angeles. We also educate volunteers and communities about the human face of homelessness with the goal of recognizing that homelessness does not mean hopelessness and lives can be improved and housing challenges resolved through community awareness and action.
Description
The Giving Spirit began in a living room 18 years ago. Lives served annually has grown from 40 in 1999 to over 5,200 in 2016, totaling more than 45,000 served since 1999. Over 13,000 volunteers have now participated in our outreach efforts, including 2,500 volunteers in 2016 alone. The Giving Spirit currently organizes two outreach events annually (summer and winter) where volunteers create and personally distribute survival kits containing essential items such as food, hydrating drinks, hygiene products, clothes, weather protection and more. The Giving Spirit and its leadership currently has approximately 50 active year round volunteer members who are organized into eight committees. Its an all-volunteer organization since its inception with no paid staff or office space. The Giving Spirit’s mandate of returning $.95 of every dollar back to the poor has remained in place and reflects its grassroots appeal to its volunteers and validates its impact to its loyal donors.
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WHEN
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This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
March 22, 2018
SKILLS
- Advertising
- Journalism
- Public Relations
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 25
- Flexible based on volunteer
- Must be present at 2x annual events in LA