What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Publicist - Nonprofit & Global Impact - US Applicants Only position at Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI)?
Liberia Economic Development Initiative (LEDI) is a US-based, 501 (c)(3) tax exempt nonprofit organization with an international focus providing life changing literacy, economic development and humanitarian programs and interventions to disadvantaged people in Liberia, West Africa, which is the fourth poorest country in the world. Since 2007, LEDI has provided over 750 educational scholarships and empowered countless individuals and communities through economic development and humanitarian relief. With your help, we can do even more! For more information about LEDI, please visit our website at www.ledinow.org.
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LEDI is seeking an experienced, passionate Senior Publicist to volunteer their skills in helping us share our story and amplify our mission to reduce poverty and transform lives in Liberia and beyond. Your role will be critical in ensuring that LEDI can continue to carry out its mission and expand its impact. You will work closely with our leadership team to help us with public relations.
What You’ll Do
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LEDI is seeking an experienced, passionate Senior Publicist to volunteer their skills in helping us share our story and amplify our mission to reduce poverty and transform lives in Liberia and beyond. Your role will be critical in ensuring that LEDI can continue to carry out its mission and expand its impact. You will work closely with our leadership team to help us with public relations.
What You’ll Do
- Craft compelling stories and press releases
- Secure TV, radio, print, and digital media coverage
- Build media kits, press kits, and pitch decks
- Connect LEDI’s mission to journalists, producers, and influencers
- 5 years PR/media experience (nonprofit experience a plus)
- Proven success landing media coverage
- Strong writing, storytelling and overall communication skills,
- Passion for global impact and volunteer service
- (Optional nonprofit, interantional and/or experience in the Georgia and Ohio markets a plus)
- Make a tangible impact by giving a voice to vulnerable communities
- Fulfill or donate volunteer service hours
- Build your portfolio with meaningful nonprofit work
- Gain recognition as a key partner in our movement
- Campaign Strategy Develop and implement online and offline fundraising strategies to support LEDI’s programs.
- Donor Engagement Build relationships with potential donors, including individuals, corporations, and foundations.
- Fundraising Events Assist in organizing virtual events, webinars, or donation drives to raise awareness and funds.
- Grant Writing Help research and write grant proposals to secure funding for LEDI’s programs.
- Reporting Track donations, provide regular updates to donors, and ensure proper acknowledgment.