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How Nonprofits Profit from CreateAthon

How Nonprofits Profit from CreateAthon

Published on April 18, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. by Meredith Folsom. Nonprofits face a challenge when it comes to promoting their specific advocacy or social cause. This is often due to a lack of funds that nonprofits have; the little funds nonprofits collect are put

3 Tips to Championing Your Cause

3 Tips to Championing Your Cause

Posted: October 6, 2014, 2:30 p.m. by Kelsey Weiss. It happens every October. Pink lightbulbs are purchased, pink ribbons are cut, and pink outfits are proudly donned to support breast cancer awareness and research. It’s a cause we happily support each year, because a large percentage of

For Nonprofits, It Starts at the Roots

For Nonprofits, It Starts at the Roots

Posted: September 26, 2014, 7:41 p.m. by Kelsey Weiss and Doug Killough. Ice was purchased, buckets were filled, and cameras were ready to capture the moment of someone being drenched with water. Every social media platform seemed to have a video posted and someone new

Communications Graduates Prosper in Teach For America

Communications Graduates Prosper in Teach For America

Posted: February 6, 2014 4:15 p.m. by Shannon Auvil. Teach For America, a nonprofit organization in the AmeriCorps national service network, recruits recent college graduates and professionals to teach in high-need communities for two years in a national effort to improve student achievement. Founded in

#RockTheFirm: University of Texas Tower PR

#RockTheFirm: University of Texas Tower PR

Posted At: November 19, 2013 11:00 a.m. by Karly Weigel Texas Tower PR at the University of Texas is becoming a powerhouse both locally and nationally. This student-run firm works specifically with local nonprofits in the Austin area. The students are quickly defining grassroots PR in

Trial and Error

Posted At: July 19, 2013 4:40 p.m. by Gillian Richard Internships are a crucial component to not only your résumé, but also to growing as a PR professional. These experiences are an outlet to make mistakes, learn from them and become more seasoned at handling crises.

Nonprofit PR: Working For a Cause

Posted At: January 16, 2013 2:25 P.M. by Grayson Martin I have been associated with nonprofit organizations my entire life. I grew up as a member of my local Boys and Girls Club, where I had my first paying job once I became old enough.

The Determined Intern

Posted At: September 5, 2012 2:42 P.M. by Jessica Colburn I learned very quickly that life as an intern is quite different from life as a college student leading multiple student organizations. As an intern, we are not the ones who make the call. We

Exploring Nonprofit Public Relations

Posted At: January 1, 2008 9:45 AM by Amy Kassis There are many options for career paths within the field of public relations whether you choose to work for a corporation, an agency or a nonprofit organization. Brandt Garrison, development director for a nonprofit organization

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