PRSA Pittsburgh is now accepting proposals from Pittsburgh-area non-profit and not-for-profit organizations that are in need of pro-bono public relations, marketing and communications assistance.

Here’s the scoop:

Under the direction of Public Service Chair Katie Wilson, a Public Service Committee will be established to plan and execute a communications strategy for a local non-profit or not-for-profit organization based on the scope of the RFP returned. The selected organization may request assistance for a specific campaign, project or event, or to support their overall organizational goals.

The scope of services that the PRSA Pittsburgh Public Service Committee can assist with includes, but is not limited to:

• Overall communication strategy recommendations
• Media relations management and tactical implementation (e.g. publicity coordination)
• Media Training
• Writing and editing
• Event planning and on site event support
• Design services (*dependent on scope)
• Social Media strategy

What’s next? Submit your proposals!

Submissions must be received by Friday, Aug. 26, 2016.

What should our proposals include?

• Description of your organization
• Detailed description of your organization’s communications needs that would be planned, managed and executed by the PRSA Pittsburgh Public Service Committee and result expectations (e.g. goals, ROI)
• Timeline associated with your communications needs (e.g. key dates, deadlines)
• Description of how best the Public Service Chair will coordinate and work with your staff

Key Dates

• Final proposals due to Public Service Chair: Friday, Aug. 26, 2016
• PRSA Pittsburgh Board of Directors selects non-profit or not-for-profit organization that the Public Service Committee will support for 2016-2017: Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2016
• Chosen organization notified no later than: Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016. 
• Partnership duration: Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2016 – December 2017 (longer depending on selected project)

Who should I send my proposal and questions to?

Katie Wilson
PRSA Pittsburgh Public Service Chair
wilsonk2414@gmail.com
412-719-7383