Publicity is one of the greatest tools behind any successful business, but what can strong PR and marketing do for charities? In actual fact, it can be a very effective way to ensure your non-profit organisation is always one step ahead of the game. Due to an increase in competition, the importance of PR and marketing for charities has grown dramatically over the years.
The primary objectives for any charity are to build awareness and trust, connect with target audiences and to amplify the importance of donations and how they make a difference… that’s where PR and marketing comes in. Here’s five reasons how a powerful strategy can help:
One of the best ways to boost exposure for your charity is through media relations. Positive coverage is crucial in order to help your good cause raise public awareness, strengthen trust, highlight successes or campaign for change. Haven’t got the contacts? That’s where Orange comes in. We provide a full media centre function and offer a targeted approach to make sure your charity’s latest news lands in the hands of the right journalists at exactly the right time. Through strategic storytelling, Orange works across print, broadcast and digital platforms to help your organisation shout the loudest and shine the brightest in the media. We can also position spokespeople from your organisation for interviews, profile pieces and expert comments.
Orange can also help your charity forge valuable connections with influencers and celebrities as advocates. Ambassadors can use their platforms to amplify and champion your trust’s amazing work as well as generate significant awareness. We always ensure that the chosen celebrity or influencer you are collaborating with aligns with your charity’s values and ensure that they have a genuine and organic audience. Whether they're high-profile or micro, influencers and celebrities often have a dedicated, highly engaged audience who trusts their recommendations.
Your charity’s aim is to make the world a better place and an award is a great way to prove you’re achieving exactly that. Winning, or even being shortlisted, can work wonders for your charity. It can boost its profile, gain credibility and celebrate successes, thus garnering more interest from supporters and donors. An accolade can also make for a good story across local and national media outlets. If the thought of a lengthy and time-consuming entry process puts you off, Orange can help you with this and ensure that you are highlighting your key messages, best work and values.
Orange provides social media support and can even manage your platforms entirely to communicate your key messages with the general public. According to a 2022 study carried out by
Statista, over 4.59 billion people worldwide were using social media at the time and that number is continually growing - that’s a huge opportunity for your charity. Plus, social media is a cost-effective way to promote your good cause and engage with your target audience. Orange can help to create a successful social media strategy for multiple platforms, such as Instagram and TikTok. Through social media marketing, you can drum up support, drive fundraising efforts, promote a campaign, connect with your donors, grow your donor base, share your impact, build a community for supporters and strengthen your reputation as a trustworthy charitable organisation.
Our primary aim as a PR and marketing agency is to help all of our clients avoid a crisis in the first place, however things do happen and a crisis can unexpectedly emerge when you’re least expecting it. This is a critical time for any brand, particularly for charities as it can damage and taint your reputation in the future. That’s where experienced, ready-to-act professionals come in. Orange can provide a solid and thoughtfully prepared crisis plan for your charity when problems arise to protect beneficiaries, safeguard employees and preserve your reputation as a trustworthy organisation.
Get in touch today to find out more on how Orange can help your charity, trust or organisation.
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Orange PR and Marketing
The Nursery
Layer Marney Tower
Roundbush Road
Layer Marney
CO5 9US
Orange PR and Marketing
The Nursery
Layer Marney Tower
Roundbush Road
Layer Marney
CO5 9US