Nonprofit Communication

Nonprofit communication plays a pivotal role in advancing social change by effectively communicating messages, mobilizing support, and fostering sustainable partnerships. My experience in nonprofit communications focuses on conveying an organization's mission, values, and impact through various channels such as social media, email campaigns, and traditional media. This involves crafting compelling narratives to connect with stakeholders and inspire action as well as fostering collaborations between nonprofits and for-profit businesses to promote a cause while achieving mutual benefits. Through strategic partnerships, cause marketing aims to leverage the influence and reach of both entities to amplify impact.

Consultation

I have had the opportunity to provide consultation for various nonprofits in the dimensions of social media, website development, and fundraising initiatives. This work typically culminates in SWOT reports, brand strategy implementations, and suggestions for actionable items. My SWOT analysis for the Alray Scholars Program in Boston was implemented through the addition of video testimonials from recipients and mentors on their social platforms.

Cause Marketing

My experience in cause marketing includes the development of collaborative strategies between nonprofit organization partners and for-profit businesses to promote a impact-driven work. This includes marketing projects such as the SCEDC's Forward Fund to build affordable housing in Sheboygan County and Splicer Films role in assisting communications between The Supportive Pillar Organization and Khan Academy.

Grant Writing & Fundraising

I possess strong skills and training in grant writing, combining my passion for effective solutions journalism with a keen understanding of project development and the ability to craft compelling narratives that articulate the impact and significance of initiatives. My minor in Nonprofit Communications has additionally allowed me to gain hands-on fundraising campaign experience, leading the One Page at a Time campaign. After one semester, our team had donated over 600 new, teacher-selected books for Samuel Adams Elementary students in East Boston.

Social Impact Development

Social impact development involves creating and implementing initiatives that bring about positive and sustainable change within communities or society at large. This multifaceted process often encompasses strategies of community engagement, capacity building, and the implementation of innovative programs that tackle specific challenges. It requires a holistic approach, considering the long-term consequences of actions on diverse stakeholders.

In addition, the measurement of impact can be tricky because impact doesn't directly match the dollar amount an organization receives— it's about sharing stories and human experiences that move one another to change or open their mindset to the struggle of others and push them in the direction of advocacy. I have found that video testimonials are an excellent way to communicate impact through the language of film .

Audience Testimonials - Splicer Films

Throughout my work at Splicer Films as a Social Impact Developer, I had the opportunity to craft questions and interview audience members at various film festivals and events in person and virtually. This video is a compilation of their reactions to viewing Finding Ubuntu, Fear Not, and A Divine Journey.

Edited by Emma Meiselwitz

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Web Development

I have written copy and designed for multiple websites.

I most recently created the branding and website for Nosh Custom Catering.

While at the Sheboygan County Economic Development Corporation I assisted in the creation and launch of Someplace Better and the updating of Accelerate Sheboygan County, including the original creation of the success stories and seed accelerator pages. The new SCEDC website, for which I provided editorial management, copywriting, and content creation is coming soon.

While at Splicer Films, I helped in managing and editing new website content, including the addition of videos on most pages.

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