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PRSA Colorado’s PR Paid Forward Program Connects Comms Pros With Nonprofits

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The long-term trend undercuts corporate volunteer programs and nonprofit organizations that depend on volunteers. But even amid these sharp declines in volunteerism nationwide, the PRSA Colorado Chapter has seen an increase in volunteers for its community program called PR Paid Forward.

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Nonprofit Local News Gains Steam

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Already decimated by staff reductions, many print and broadcast newsrooms have been acquired by large corporations that are often more interested in online clicks and monetizing news than in factual reporting, Todd said. Like other nonprofit news organizations, The Record relies on donations to continue operating.

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Relationship Advice: Your Nonprofit Organization and Building Community Organization Partnerships

Waxing UnLyrical

These are examples of two successful cause-related marketing and social responsibility platforms which are ingrained in our minds so much, we don’t hesitate to understand their connection with each other. Our culture used to have a clear line between “business only” and the “good feeling” of nonprofit organizations. Laurence D.

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PRLab and PRStudChat Prepare Students for an 18-Hour Pro Bono Marathon

Deirdre Breakenridge

During PRoBono, students from PRLab and AdLab — Boston University’s student-run advertising agency — come together for 18 hours to complete public relations and advertising work for five nonprofit organizations. The special #PRLab chat will help public relations students develop quality, strategic work for nonprofit clients.

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4 Corporate Communications Lessons From Hurricane Harvey

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As a corporate communicator who, like others, nervously and helplessly watched the water rise, I learned about the parallels that can be drawn between the historic flood and how companies respond to their own crises. Nonprofit groups and volunteers came with tools and know-how. This is a valuable perspective.

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Join the #PRStudChat Community for a State of Healthcare Communications Twitter Chat on February 17th

Deirdre Breakenridge

ET, the #PRStudChat community will participate in a Twitter chat discussion focused the state of healthcare communications. The healthcare arena has experienced continuous change with social media empowering the digitally demanding patient. She is the editor of Ragan’s Health Care Communication News.

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5 Ways Your Company Can Make a Social Impact Today

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Or, if your company is a well-established iconic brand looking to give back as a team (with a bit of fun competition), then you can host a collection drive that engages groups to vie for the title of “making the greatest social impact.”. She is also actively involved in her community. RunSignUp. Custom Ink. DonorsChoose.org.

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