1. Fifth Ward Enrichment Program Campaign We’ve come a long way, but we still have a long way to go… … Join us on our journey to continue enriching young men’s lives Neda Hamidian | Lauren Rosenbaum | Marlyssa Ebel | Yi Chou | Lauren Carter

2. Situation Analysis The Fifth Ward Enrichment Program needs a strong communications plan in order to achieve the growth it desires

3. Problem Statement The Fifth Ward Enrichment Program has been unable to sustain a communications model that continuously tells their local publics and local potential publics what FWEP is doing

4. Goal and Objective Goal o For the Fifth Ward Enrichment Program team to be able to develop a comprehensive communications plan that will increase awareness and increase donations Objective o To develop a strategic communications plan that will be fully implemented within 6 months

5. 3 Strategies Strategy 1 o Increase Social Media Usage Strategy 2 o Strengthen Existing Communication Tools Strategy 3 o Increase Media Relations

6. Strategy 1: Social Media Key Publics o All audiences Primary Message o We’ve enabled the young men of yesterday to empower the men of tomorrow Secondary Message o We’re building the local future leaders

7. Strategy 1: Social Media Tactic 1: Facebook o Update every weekday or special event o Pictures, shareable content o "Like" local community/charity/media pages Tactic 2: Twitter o 15 tweets per week; links o Follow community/charity/media users o Use “#HouNews” Tactic 3: YouTube o Foundation video: heart of the organization o Spotlight videos: bimonthly (6 per year) o [Candid] videos - activities, events Tactic 4: Create a Blog o Biweekly o How-to, involve boys, events o You as an expert: goes both ways (comment on other blogs)

8. Strategy 2: Communication Tools Key Publics o Existing Donors o Potential Publics Primary Message o Your previous support has made an impact on so many young men. Here are some of the things that your contributions have helped with… Secondary Message o Because of you we’ve come this far, we want you to keep growing with us o We need your continued support in these areas…

11. Strategy 3: Media Relations Key Publics o Local Media Primary Message o We’ve created a program that not only saves the lives of these boys by taking them off of the street; we’re transforming them into successful members of society Secondary Message o We’re creating leaders to build a better community

12. Strategy 3: Media Relations Tactic 1: Create a FWEP Backgrounder Kit o 25 copies o This kit should include Narrative bio about FWEP Fact Sheet Tip Sheet Feature Story Testimonials Letter from Mr. Savage DVD with updated FWEP video and a digital scrapbook Tactic 2: Create a Heart of Houston Media Kit o 25 copies o This kit should include Fact sheet about the award Feature story on the current recipient Tip sheet about the award Narrative bio about FWEP Fact or tip sheet about FWEP

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14. Summary 1.) Social Media 2.) Communication Tools 3.) Media Relations

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