Publicizing your grant.
Sharing news of your grant award helps strengthen your organization and our community. Publicizing the award builds credibility for your work, shows transparency to supporters, and highlights the partnership that makes your impact possible. It also raises awareness of your mission, encourages additional support from donors and volunteers, and celebrates the positive difference you’re making in the CSRA. When grantees share their stories, it amplifies the collective impact of philanthropy across our region.
Communications Guidelines
We request acknowledgement of the foundation’s funding in all communications related to the program/project, including: press releases, website content, social media, newsletters, brochures, annual reports, or other promotional materials.
Press Releases
Many of our grant recipients successfully obtain media coverage when they issue a press release about a funded project. If you choose to send a press release to a local paper, please acknowledge the foundation’s funding. We encourage you to include a high resolution photograph with your email. If you would like an example of a press release, you may download one here.
Acknowledgement Language
Please use the following language to acknowledge your grant, using the Foundation’s full name: “This project has been supported by the Community Grants Program, from the Community Foundation for the CSRA.”
Website Link
When mentioning the Foundation’s support on your website, please include a link to cfcsra.org.
Social Media
Questions?
If you have Marketing or Communications questions. Please contact Becky Dearden Director of Marketing, 706-724-1314.