We believe in doing good business while doing well for the community. In our opinion, you can’t live in the “civic square” without participating – taking on social responsibility for the community around you. For some, the passion to give back might stem from the recognition of a specific need in the world or to a personal connection to someone in need. By aligning our passions for creativity and core values, we can make a difference in society and in the work we do with each client. We recognize that philanthropy is hard work; it’s also a fascinating opportunity to continue lifelong learning, and as a business, play an important role in our community.

Students will implement our proven four part marketing process to a local non-profit organization of their choice. Students will learn how to create a distinct vision, plan a results driven strategy, develop achievable projects, and outline defined tasks.

Vision: Provide an educational experience to college students majoring in communications, marketing or related fields while at the same time offering professional services to the non-profit community at no cost.

Strategy: Student’s identify and target a non-profit of their interest in need of professional creative services. Students will coordinate with Creosote Affects, LLC and work directly with the non-profit client to asses and facilitate their marketing needs. Students will get a “real world” experience and develop the skills and understanding needed to implement communications strategies.

Projects: Projects may include but not excluding marketing plans, websites, publications, press releases, special events, and client relations.

Tasks: Tasks may include but not excluding publication and website design, writing and editing, print purchasing, event coordination, and client meetings.

Student Majors: Communications, Graphic Design, Marketing, PR, Advertising.

School Credit: Yes

Payment: No