AUTISM COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANT 2023
Action Items
Post on social media! Take a photo and/or video with the enclosed "We Received a Autism Community Impact Grant for Autism" poster and share it on social media! Get creative and have FUN with your social media announcement Don't forget to tag the Flutie Foundation and use #FlutieGrantforAutism
Flutie Foundation social media tags on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram: @flutiefdn
Link to the Flutie Foundation website (www flutiefoundation org) from your website to promote your big win! Showing the Flutie Foundation as one of your donors may help gain the confidence of other supporters
Distribute a media release to local media partners. Contact Liz Monroe at emonroe@flutiefoundation.org, 508-244-1525 if you have any questions or have not distributed a release in the past. Also, please see a step-by-step guide below with a sample press release.
Grant in action! The Flutie Foundation looks forward to seeing your mission in action! Our team will reach out to schedule a site visit with you so we can see the work you do, meet your team, and collect marketing collateral.
LOGO! The Flutie Foundation logo is available in color and black and white and in a variety of formats including JPG, EPS, and PNG When using a digital Flutie Foundation logo, please link to our web site at www flutiefoundation org You can download our logo files and media kit online HERE
Tell us What you are Doing! The Flutie Foundation is always interested in capturing the stories of our grantees. Compelling storytelling helps communicate to our donors the importance of supporting programs like yours. We often feature stories of our grantees and the activities of our funded programs/projects in our marketing materials, including our newsletters and annual report.
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Social Media
Below are some pre-written social media posts and website language to use for promotion of the grant that you have received from the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism. Simply copy and paste the posts in their respective platforms and insert your own name, hashtag, comments, and tags that you would like to add. Compelling photos of your mission in action are KEY to a successful social media post.
FACEBOOK:
We are very excited to announce that [insert name] has received an Autism Community Impact Grant from the @Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism (tag by using the “@” symbol before the name)!! We can’t wait to [insert action] that will help people with autism live life to the fullest. #FlutieGives #flutiefdn
Create a Facebook story and tag the Flutie Foundation so we can repost your story!
TWITTER: Great News! We just received an Autism Community Impact Grant from the @flutiefdn that will support XXX Program to help XXX!! @flutiefdn #FlutieGives #flutiefdn
INTSTAGRAM:
[Insert name] just received a grant from the @flutiefdn to fund [insert what the grant helped you fund here] to help people with autism. We pride ourselves in providing an unmatched range of social and human services that empower people with disabilities to live safe, self-directed, and productive lives. Thank you #flutiefdn! #FlutieGives Post us on your story! Tag us using @flutiefdn
WEBSITE:
Link or hyperlink to the www.flutiefoundation.org on your website, whether you announce the grant on your landing page, or you write a blog about your program, link to us!
Please contact Liz Monroe, Senior Marketing Manager at emonroe@flutieofundation.org to partner and collaborate on social media to externally optimize your partnership with the Flutie Foundation!
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact Name, Organization, Title Contact Phone Number and Email Address
[ORGANIZATION] RECEIVES SIGNATURE GRANT FROM DOUG FLUTIE, JR FOUNDATION FOR AUTISM FOR $XXXX
City, State (DATE) – [Org] is pleased to announce it has received a $XXX grant from the Doug Flutie, Jr. Foundation for Autism. These funds will provide critical information and support to families with autism regarding insurance coverage assistance (Briefly summarize the project Describe who will be served by the grant, the overall goal and how it relates to your mission Indicate any other sources of funding ) Through this funding, [Org] will be able to provide XXX to families/people through XXXX which helps XXXX (Insert short quote from your president, executive director or board chair about the impact this grant will have on the organization and its program.) “The Flutie Foundation Signature Grants help our partner agencies address a variety of significant needs in the autism community,” says Nick Savarese, Executive Director of The Doug Flutie Jr Foundation for Autism “Programs like these are helping people on the autism spectrum live life to the fullest and we are proud to support their efforts ”
The Doug Flutie, Jr Foundation for Autism, based in Framingham, MA, awards grants annually through a competitive application and review process The signature grants that the Flutie Foundation distributed this year support traditionally under-served, under-funded, culturally diverse communities reflected in the Foundation's areas of interest; providing a path for educational and vocational skills, supporting recreational and active lifestyles, and ensuring people with autism are safe, supported and informed. ###
Write the story
Use all or parts of the template inserting your nonprofit's details and quotes. Or, write your own from scratch! Insert a compelling, highquality photo.
Distribute the release
TEMPLATE SAMPLE PRESS RELEASE How to Distribute a Media Release How to Distribute a Media Release About Your Grant! About Your Grant!
PHOTOS: ADD CAPTIONS FOR TWO OR THREE PHOTOS THAT YOU PROVIDE
Newspapers serving your city or town Online news sites for your area or industry Relevant blogs or online forums Identify local media
Find a reporter or editor to contact via email Draft a brief cover email and attach your release Post media release to your website When published, share on social media! Page 5 of 5
WERECEIVEDAN AUTISM COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANT GRANTFOR AUTISM