YEP—Youth Empowered Philanthropy— is a program ran by the Community Foundation of Greater Fort Wayne that teaches high schoolers in Allen County about the world of charitable giving. Each year, a select group of students in grades 10-12 meet—not only learn about nonprofit work—but to make real decisions, with real money, to create an impact in the community. In an effort to promote the program and allow the students themselves to become ambassadors to future YEP participants, OLG created video content that gave an upbeat overview of how the program operates [...]
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Alive Community Outreach (ACO) is most known for its Peacemaker Academy, but it sought to raise awareness for its overarching mission: to cultivate a community of nonviolence through relationships and education. To do so, they engaged OLG to develop a compelling donor case statement to help them tell their story and raise funds. A growing organization, this piece needed to demonstrate its history and expertise, while also casting a vision for the future. To make the most of their resources, ACO sought OLG’s help in creating an editable case statement [...]
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The way you actually deliver your service is far more important than the way you say you will. And when you’re able to articulate and communicate the ways you’re authentically distinct—how you stand out in a competitive marketplace—well, that’s when you win work. Discovering those distinctions requires a safe space to get vulnerable and dig deep. And that’s exactly what we do in our Soul Sessions Brand Workshops. Importantly, it’s an opportunity for employees at every level to share their truths about your brand; these truths are created—and carried out—not [...]
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The Steuben County Community Foundation sought to overcome a challenge that many philanthropic organizations face: educating the community on not only what they do, but also what a community foundation is. OLG partnered with the organization to create marketing materials—including a flagship brochure and event display setup—that simply and succinctly explain their function, while also inspiring community pride and inviting them to celebrate Steuben County by getting involved with the Foundation. These materials established a baseline for the Foundation to talk about who they are, paired with a vibrant and [...]
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