The document discusses public relations in nonprofits and provides details about Ozarks Food Harvest. It summarizes that Ozarks Food Harvest is a food bank that collects food donations, stores the food, distributes it to those in need through various programs. It also notes there are over 200 food banks nationwide serving over 37 million Americans annually. The document then outlines some of the key responsibilities of public relations in nonprofits like outreach, event planning, and spreading awareness. It also discusses some similarities and differences to other types of public relations work, noting the variety of tasks and fast-paced environment in nonprofits.
5. About Ozarks Food Harvest
this is where i try to convince you to host a food drive
My job at Ozarks Food Harvest
hint: essentially herding cats
Public Relations in nonprofits
essential elements to tell your organization’s story
Tips for landing that first internship or job
i hope you like hard work
21. similarities to other types of PR
appreciation
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stakeholders
differences from other types of PR
many
hats
media
relations
audience
deadlines
& details
daily
working
environment
MSU PR grad, took JLK’s class. Wrote for NewsLeader,
intern at OFH for 1 yr then food drive coord at OFH for almost 2 yrs now
FA Food banks;
Weekend Backpack, Summer Food and Kids CaféCrosslines, the Kitchen, Salvation Army, low in come day cares/senior centersMFP goes into low income communities
Outreach – themes, incentives, explaining WHY someone should helpEVERY donor gets a TYFDs are essentionally little events that need various levels of attention – up to 70 at one timeCreating marketing materials – for OFH, Food Drives AND for hostsPromo support – posters, etcLogisitcs – btwn host and operationsSpreading awareness – talks like this
