My colleague Melissa Havard just sent me this note that I’m posting with her permission, in case any you who work for or with nonprofits is able to take advantage of this great opportunity:
Please let me know if you work with any non profits who might be interested in getting some amazing exposure. Feel free to forward to colleagues. NOTE: this is not a “Pay for the production costs scam”…it’s for real.Profiles in Caring (501c3) is a half hour professionally produced television program highlighting amazing non profits who make profound differences in the lives of others. Their focus is on the mid to small non profit organization, that make great impact with minimum staff and dollars. The stories are mini documentaries, with a personal “behind the scenes” emphasis that reveals the essence of the organization and the people involved.
THEY ARE REQUESTING SUBMISSIONS FOR FALL PROGRAMMING. It’s a simple application process online, period. I’m encouraging my friends and colleagues to help get the word out! They are interested in US and International organizations.
PIC currently broadcasts nationally and internationally on the following outlets:
American Life TV
The Altitude Network
America One TV
Voice of America
Comcast on Demand
KJZZ TV Salt Lake City
KHIZ TV Los Angeles
WHBG TV Harrisburg
The STARFISH Network (dish TV)There are several benefits to filling out an application for submission. If selected,
(1) Profiles in Caring pays ALL production costs. There may be minor travel (coach) expense for cameraman’s travel , but if that presents a problem, sometimes even this minimal charge is covered. *PIC is structured/funded so that the service they provide is producing the program with little or no cost to organization selected. No bait and switch. This is a really great, cool organization.
(2) The programming can lead to increased visibility and donations.
(3) The non profit can keep the 30 minute documentary and use without restriction however they want (fundraising, b roll for news /media, video streaming on web, cross promotion and branding, board presentations)
(4) PIC simply asks for a link on website site, either prior to or when video is aired.
(5) In addition to producing the video, there is an Ambassadors in Caring 10K grant available for qualified and selected applicants. Profiles awards (4) of these each year.
Profiles in Caring is a non-religious, not-for-profit enterprise, an initiative of DreamWeaver Medical Foundation, a 501(3)(c) organization.
For more information, contact Melissa Havard, Melissa@casablancaconsulting.com.
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Nedra helps nonprofits and public agencies create positive change on health and social issues through social marketing and transmedia storytelling strategies at Weinreich Communications since founding the company in 1995. She helps organizations make a difference for the populations they serve by strategically designing programs that draw on state-of-the-art behavior change techniques, digital media approaches and the power of stories. 
