Despite Purple Purse’s previous success in educating victims of financial abuse, the campaign needed to be bigger to make it easier for victims to get the resources they need.
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PR News’ 2015 Platinum PR Awards Finalists Announced
August 25th, 2015 by Steve GoldsteinAll the finalists will be celebrated—and the winners will be announced—at the Platinum PR Awards luncheon on Oct. 26 at the Marriott Marquis in New York City.
We Need to Dispel These 5 PR Myths
August 24th, 2015 by Diane SchwartzSearch the term “hires a PR firm” on any given day and you’ll find a fresh news story about a company hiring a PR firm to handle a crisis. Shocking news! Stop the presses! How… Continued
Data and Metrics You Can Use at Your Nonprofit to Win Budget Dollars
August 17th, 2015 by Adriena Daunt, PR manager, tourism new zealandMany in-house PR pros have developed tools to link their performance to revenue goals. But how do you elevate the function of PR within your organization when you operate in a non-commercial sector?
3 Ways to Cut Through in the Shark Days of Summer
July 31st, 2015 by Steve GoldsteinWe’ve reached the point in summer when the accumulation of heat and humidity slows the reflexes and thought processes. This is when stories about shark attacks dominate news cycles. Calculated, outrageous statements by politicians running… Continued

4 Media Engagement Tactics That Work for the UN Foundation’s PR Team
May 18th, 2015 by Richard BrownellThe UN Foundation’s partnership program for media engagement offers tips that can serve as a model for nonprofit groups looking to share their story with a wider audience.

5 Questions Nonprofits Should Ask PR Agencies Before Hiring Them
May 13th, 2015 by Matthew SchwartzBefore they pull the trigger on expenditures, nonprofits have to make sure they’re a worthy investment. Hiring a PR agency is no exception.
PR Agency Pros and the Cure for In-House Anxiety
April 30th, 2015 by Steve GoldsteinIn-house PR practitioners don’t have it easy, in general. Sometimes they have to deal with a lack of understanding and appreciation for the work they do. (Did I say sometimes?) Sometimes they get recognized internally… Continued
Using Inventive Messages to Inspire Young People
March 30th, 2015 by PRNEWSThe cause of science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, is being embraced by a growing number of groups, including scientists and inventors.
CSR Awards 2015: Blog
March 12th, 2015 by Mark RenfreeWinner: AT&T Inc. — For Good Stories, There is No Place Like Home: People, Planet, Possibilities Corporate social responsibility work often provides companies with wonderful stories to tell. It’s essential to tell them in relevant,… Continued