Tribal Programs, AmeriCorps

Professional Media Relations

Angelaw — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 18:45:21 -0600

Participants in this intensive five Friday half-day training designed specifically for nonprofit communicators plan media campaigns around one of their own stories, while learning basic public relations skills. Participants in the course also get the opportunity to develop a story and pitch it to journalists. The course includes one copy per organizations of Spin Works, the nonprofit pR handbook, and one copy of Getting on the Air, Online & into Print 2009, our indispensible directory of area media contacts plus many valuable handouts.

Trainers: Thom Clark and Gordon Mayer

Tribal Director's Manual: AmeriCorps

pingv — Tue, 13 May 2008 15:10:18 -0500

A manual developed to serve as a resource for Tribal AmeriCorps grantees. Covers program requirements, fiscal management, performance measurement, e-grants, and web based reporting systems. Includes information pertaining to member files, organizational culture, program startup and planning, training, and site supervision.

A Guide to Working with the Media

pingv — Fri, 01 Jul 2005 01:00:00 -0500

Includes brief descriptions of the various types of media outlets; pointers on conducting media outreach; tips on building and maintaining relationships with reporters; useful pointers for interviews; and dvice on communicating through public service announcements (PSAs).

Identifying factors that influence quality tribal programs

pingv — Tue, 15 Feb 2005 01:00:00 -0600

Community service has always been integral to the Native American way of life. With funding provided by AmeriCorps grants, various tribal programs have implemented community-service based programs in the recent past. In the National Service Fellows report, AmeriCorps Tribal Programs: Program Quality and Indicators, (1997-1998) Brian King identifies program factors that can lead to long-term success.