PR grants available

Posted by PI Chairman Diann Kirby (Bloomington), PDG 
 
 
District 5950 has allocated $6,000 for Public Relations Grant funds for 2015-16 to help clubs improve public awareness and understanding of what Rotary does within their local communities.
 
Increasing awareness of Rotary within a community attracts the interest of potential members and inspires existing Rotarians. Grants for up to $400 are available until April 1, 2016, or until funds are depleted, whichever comes first. Click on link for PR Grant guidelines and an application form.
 
Is there a public relations project that your club would like to pursue but need more funding to make it happen? 
 
For example, the first approved grant will help the Rotary Club of Edina finance two new 96-inch dasherboards at Braemar Arena. The dasherboards will be seen by thousands of hockey fans at Edina High School boys’ and girls’ hockey games and tournaments. Since many games are televised, this will expand the reach of the ads.
 
Apply for matching grants of up to $400 to help your club improve its visibility in your community. Potential public relations projects could include:
  • Revamped websites
  • Social media campaigns
  • Club brochures
  • Print ads
  • Or something else – creativity is encouraged!
A key requirement of the District 5950 PR Grant is that clubs must use the new Rotary logo in their projects. Logos are available for download at Rotary’s website: https://brandcenter.rotary.org/en-GB. (Use your Rotary.org username and password to access.)
 
Questions: Contact Public Information Committee Chair Diann Kirby at dkirby@BloomingtonMN.gov.