Virtual Internship Opportunity - Public Awareness of CHD w/ Indigenous Lens

SummaryCreate innovative and evidence-based digital tools and communication strategies that targetstakeholders and are aimed at promoting health equity in the Congenital Heart Diseasepopulation.Project ScopeOur organization is able to offer a virtual internship opportunity for 1-2 students or one team.Project ObjectiveResearch existing cases where support was obtained from key stakeholders for maximizingadvocacy of a medically compromised population, pinpoint how to leverage fundraising efforts.This could be a CHD (Congenital Heart Disease) health promotion plan with a First Nations lens, a stakeholderdevelopment plan, or an awareness piece via website and social media.This may include:● Research the needs of Indigenous CHD patients and how to best provide support.● Explore and evaluate existing advocacy methods and determine which would best serve theCCHA community.● Research current services provided to priority population (Indigenous CHD patients) and determinewhat is lacking and how to better promote the cause with tools such as;􀀀 Advocacy materials to influence decisions within political, economic, and socialinstitutions􀀀 High-level education resources􀀀 Infographic on existing interventions or supports for CHD population􀀀 Resources for CHD patients; checklist, quiz, PDF. presentation, etc􀀀 Recruiting material/Partnerships; outreach to First Nation communities or doctors 􀀀 Video creation􀀀 Web page creation􀀀 White Paper creation● Create a Document, Web Page, or collection of Awareness materials to promote funding, partnerships, or advocacy efforts.Our goal at the end of this experience is:To create awareness around CHD and an evidence based communication strategy to deploy to either Indigenous CHD population, key stakeholders (or both).A fully developed tool to send to policy makers, potential sponsors, or high-level donors and stakeholders. Other duties the student may complete could include : Digital products and marketingmaterials, identification of groups that should be targeted, discovering how we can change thebehaviour around this health topic to maximize awareness and boost advocacy.Communication: Riipen messaging, Zoom, phone call, emailIncentive : Feedback and hours, letter of commendationStudent's primary contact : Jennifer Graham, Vice President fundraising@cchaforlife.orgSecondary contact: Allan Weatherall, Executive Director allanweatherall@cchaforlife.orgCanadian Congenital Heart Alliance3230 Yonge Street, Suite 2001 Toronto ON M4N 3P6 CanadaRegistered charity 832594329RR0001

Non-Profit Toolkit Development

Our organization is able to offer an opportunity for 1-2 students or teams.The primary focus for the student will be: Research non-profit fundraising best practices and create a toolkit for 3rd party fundraising events. Tool kit should include branded marketing materials (such as posters, donation/pledge forms, brochures/flyers, press release etc) for various fundraising events (as example - lemonade stand, car wash, book sale, bake sale, BBQ etc), as well as instructional step by step guide of how to set up and deliver the fundraising event. All materials to be created and branded for our organization. (Plan Canada fundraising toolkit https://plancanada.ca/fundraise-resources and Because I am a Girl Lemonade stand toolkit https://plancanada.ca/pink-lemonaid are great examples of what we are looking for).Our goal at the end of this experience is: Fully developed and ready to launch toolkit product, as well as marketing materials and website and social media communications to launch.Other duties the student may complete could include: Social media imaging and marketingWe will plan to communicate with our virtual intern using these communication tools: (list expected channels - eg. Riipen messaging, Zoom, phone call, email)Student's primary contact: Jennifer Graham, VPSecondary contact: Allan Weatherall, Executive Director

Virtual Internship Opportunity: Non-profit branding proposal

SummaryTo develop all around branding options for our organizationProject ScopeOur organization is able to offer a virtual internship opportunity for a team of 1 to 5 students.Project ObjectiveOur organization will be embarking on a website redesign and rebranding initiative. We are looking for updated options for our logo, educational resources and materials, website and social media and fundraising tools. We are also looking for assistance to better understand the impact and define our branding through market research of competitors and other non-profits for branding.1. Create 3 branding options for logo a. Using current logo and colours (with background and history of logo) b. Update logo and colours c. Create completely new logo and colour scheme2. Assist with development and modernization of website look and layout. Branding and colour scheme needs to work for website, social media and fundraising tools.Create a template/structure/guideline for social media posts.Need to ensure not infringing on other non-profit or corporate branding and logos.Our goal at the end of this experience is: Fully developed options for branded materials.Other duties the student may complete could include: Social media imaging and marketing, fundraising recommendations (programs or activities they may find during research that may be good fit for our organization)

Giving Tuesday Strategy

SummaryCreate a comprehensive Giving Tuesday strategy for our Charity. What’s Giving Tuesday?: givingtuesday.caAfter Black Friday & Cyber Monday...there’s Giving Tuesday! Join the movement dedicated to giving back.CompanyCanadian Congenital Heart Alliance (CCHA)The Canadian Congenital Heart Alliance (CCHA) is a national, volunteer-run registered charitable organization advocating on behalf of children and adults living with congenital heart disease (CHD). Mission: We advocate for and enrich the lives of people with CHD through awareness, education, research and support. Vision: To be the leading voice for enriching the lives of Canadians with CHD.Value Statement: Building a dedicated CHD community that fosters compassion, empowerment and collaboration.1 in 100 babies are born with a congenital heart defect. Over 250,000 Canadians live with CHD. Sadly, there is no cure, many will require specialized, life-long cardiac care. At least half face the prospect of multiple surgeries and/or premature death, psycho-social challenges brought on by their condition, such as anxiety, depression, isolation and financial hardship. Fewer resources are available than other cardiac patients and CHD research is underfunded.Project ScopeOur organization is able to offer an opportunity for 1-2 students or one team.Project ObjectiveResearch successful Giving Tuesday campaigns and past success stories. Create a blend of email and social media content with an overall strategy that we can implement for Giving Tuesday 2021. This may include:Curate royalty free imagesCompose appropriate messagingCreate content;Engaging social media postsImagesInfographicsGraphicsVideosWebpage copyWebsite and social media profile bannersDraft a content calendar leading up to Giving Tuesday, including day-of materials and thank you postsBuild a Giving Tuesday toolkit that CCHA can re-use year after year (evergreen copy, email templates, resources, survivor or donor stories, etc.) in both Word and PDF formats.Target past and potential sponsors, as well as current and potential donors with awareness materials, donor stories, the benefits of giving.Our goal at the end of this experience is: To create awareness around the need for more funding of CHD and have a strong Giving Tuesday campaign this year. Giving Tuesday is a very important day for charities and we want to maximize our fundraising results.Other duties the student may complete could include: Identify potential donors or untapped markets, Facebook Ads copy & targeting, Volunteer recruitment materials (giving isn’t just about funds, it can also be giving of time and volunteering). Using Canva and/or Adobe Design Suite.Communication: Riipen messaging, Zoom, phone call, emailIncentive: Feedback and hours, letter of commendationStudent's primary contact: Jennifer Graham, Vice President fundraising@cchaforlife.orgSecondary contact: Allan Weatherall, Executive Director allanweatherall@cchaforlife.org