If you're a non-profit and planning a mass communications campaign with limited resources, there are a number of organizations which may be able to help plan or launch your campaign:

APC helps people get access to the internet where there is none or it is unaffordable. They help grassroots groups use the technology to develop their communities and further their rights, and we work to make sure that government policies related to information and communication serve the best interests of the general population, especially people living in developing countries.

Formed in 1981, the Benton Foundation works with non-profit organizations to gain an effective voice for social change and to shape the emerging communications environment. Benton helps non-profits use a range of communications tools (opinion research, video production, CD-ROM, radio, etc.) to make their case, engage their constituencies, build coalitions, and share information. Benton's involvement ranges from hands-on support for grassroots media advocacy to the strategic planning and coordination of a national policy summit.

Formed in 1988, the CCMC teaches non-profits to use media and telecommunications technology as tools for public education and public policy change. CCMC arranges collaborations between organizations with similar agendas, and develops education campaign strategies.

Goodwill Communications provides PSA distribution and evaluation assistance to non-profits and government agencies in the form of free newsletters, pamphlets on how to distribute PSAs, Powerpoint presentations and the Social Marketing Resource Center.

The Nonprofit Good Practice Guide provides key information designed to help manage nonprofit organizationD efficiently and effectively. Its Good Practice Guide provides resources and tools for use by nonprofit professionals, and college students via articles, standards of practice, resources and glossaries.

The Public Media Center (PMC) is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit strategic marketing, communications and advocacy agency working exclusively on behalf of social justice, public interest and environmental causes. Each year, PMC assists many nonprofit organizations with marketing, communications strategy, media, advocacy campaigns, advertising, direct response, constituency development, organizational and management consulting, research, media technical assistance and training.PMC has served over 1,500 non-profits and governmental agencies.

The Strategic Press Information Network (SPIN) Project provides comprehensive media training, intensive media strategizing, and resources to community organizations across the country. It helps grassroots groups to shape public opinion and garner positive media attention.

VAF is a video production company and arts education center providing a voice for people without access to mainstream media. Video/Action collaborates with artists, educators and innovative grassroots organization to produce video programs, television documentaries and multimedia presentations. All programs produced include detailed distribution plans implemented through public education outreach campaigns.

AD AGENCIES AND PSA PRODUCERS

We have worked with the following artists, communications agencies and producers and can attest to their professionalism.

Accent Media
703-883-8050
Attn: Dr. Jack Jorgens

August Lang Husak

(301) 657-2772
Attn: Mike August

Berman & Company
(202) 463-7100
Attn: James Bowers
Blue Star
(703) 346-3332
Attn: Jerry Leonard

Burson Marsteller
(202) 530-4507
Attn: Veronica Brown

Crosby Marketing Communications
(410) 626-0805
Attn: Raymond Crosby

Elaine Hedge Graphic Design
(509) 465-5377
Attn: Elaine Hedge

Gallup
(304) 707-5507
Attn: Meredith Williams

GSD&M
(512) 242-4378
Attn: Norah Rudyk

Ignite
(310) 773-3100
Attn: Lan Phan

Laughlin Marinaccio & Owens
(703) 875-2193
Attn: Chris Laughlin

Manning Selvage & Lee
(202) 261-2885
Attn: Michael King

Ogilvy
(202) 729-4264 Attn: Linda Weinberg

Richfield Productions
(202) 625-1900
Attn: Deb Marton