Introduce your brand
Take a minute to write an introduction that is short, sweet, and to the point.
The goal of this packet is to give you a guide -- a roadmap -- to accomplish the following:
Learn & understand the fundamentals of how to tell your story.
Feel empowered to use storytelling tools -- either DIY or through experts.
Visualize, build, and execute a strategic media plan.
This workbook includes 70+ pages of resources about the following topics:
What is Media
Media Literacy 101
Press Releases
Media Advisories
Photo Release & Filming Notice
Photo 101
Video 101
Content to Gather
Suggested Equipment
Use Your Phone
Your Website
Social Media
Email Newsletters
Media & Brand Kits
About Media Organizations
Costs of Media Production
Phases for Using the Tools
My Favorite Tools
Nonprofit & Small Business Resources
My Favorite Media Orgs.
QR Code
Bibliography
Community Engagement
SCV 40 Under Forty honoree
Former Board of Directors Member, Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation
Advisor, College of the Canyons Career Technical Education (CTE) Advisory Committee
Advisor, William S. Hart Union High School District College & Career Readiness/ Career Technical Education Advisory Committee
Advisor, Boys & Girls Club of Santa Clarita Valley
Advisor, Bridge to Home
Advisor, College of the Canyons Alumni Network
Advisor, Arts for Santa Clarita
Member, Santa Clarita Valley Nonprofit Leaders Network
Member, Santa Clarita Valley Fourth of July Parade Committee
Member, Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley
Media Literacy & Education
PRESENTATION: "Media Toolbox: A Guide to Storytelling Resources & Marketing Opportunities for Nonprofits" (2022)
PRESENTATION: “The Central Role Storytelling Plays in Your Fundraising Success Pt. 2" (2022)
Jessica stepped into the Executive Director role at SCVTV from 2022-2024 but had been working on organization sustainability, equitable access, and strategic development for many years. This page includes a few examples of strategic planning, community opportunities kits, development kits, and a pitch deck for a new collaborative concept.
Strategic Development
Lead Author
Funding Development
Lead Author & Program Developer
Opportunity Equity
Lead Author & Program Developer
Program Development
Lead Author & Program Developer
Funding Development
Lead Author & Program Developer
Results Example
Event Creator