Collaboration Cathi Arends – Life Connection of Ohio Michele Ewing – Kent State University Kristin Brochetti – R/P Marketing Public Relations National Donor Designation Collaborative Ohio’s efforts
Ambitious Goals Drive new donor designations Add urgency to national campaign Increase education Change attitudes/perceptions Build online donor designations Keep it simple Support students with resources and research Have fun
The Program Statewide competition – Sept.-June 13 major universities/colleges: BGSU, UT, YSU, Akron, KSU, UD, Sinclair Community College, UC, Xavier, OSU, OU, Miami, Capital R/P’s Science Goals based on populations and opportunity in each county Opportunity Maps ™ Scarborough Data
College Logos
Do It Now Logos
Help Along the Way OPOs as local resources address: Web site: college-specific URLs ( T-shirts, registration forms and containers Sent weekly updates/tips Provided monthly totals Ongoing research, articles, clips
We Did It!
College Results Projected 122,000 new donor designations Nearly 100 events held across the State More than 1,200 views on YouTube Over 1,500 friends/members joined MySpace and Facebook groups More than $1.5 million in media value 3.6 million impressions Online registration up 59% (Sept. – May)
University of Akron Bowling Green State University Capital University University of Cincinnati University of Dayton Kent State University Miami University The Ohio State University Ohio University Sinclair Community College University of Toledo Xavier University Youngstown State University 7,519 10,483 4,041 13,207 14,379 5,612 12,631 5,428 16,717 2,996 5,368 9,443 14,874 Total New Donor Designations From College Program = 122,698 * Total Number = To-Date + Projected Figures College Program
Lessons Learned Defining college team model OPOs as a resource Electronic vs. printed materials Viral marketing Enforcement of graphic standards Approval processes Year-long campaign Hit the ground running Simplify the planning process
University Partnerships Clearly convey benefits Demonstrate professionalism Understand students’ needs, motivations Provide accessible resources and support Recognize and reward students’ efforts
Kent State Campaign Fall PR Campaigns class Spring independent study PRSSA Kent Collaboration - LifeBanc – Cleveland - Life Connection of Ohio – Dayton/Toledo - Lifeline of Ohio – Columbus - LifeCenter Organ Donor Network - Cincinnati - JMC students and organizations - Campus student organizations - Churches and YMCAs
Strategies Combat misconceptions Face to face communications Web-based Media relations Minority outreach Campus and community partnerships National Donate Life Month
Flash Mob
“Do It Now” Drives
Media Relations DAILY KENT STATER
Social Media Facebook group: 140 members Viral campaign: 400+ views YouTube http :// Blogs: KSU faculty and student blogs saves-a-life-or-two/
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