Congratulations on receiving a grant from The Provident Bank Foundation!
Your hard work and efforts do not go unnoticed, and we are proud to partner with you.
To bring even more visibility to your organization, we encourage grantees to promote and publicize their grants, as media coverage can help ensure the success of the funded program and your organization. We have provided the following Grantee Press Kit to help you highlight and gain recognition for your valuable work and efforts.
Below you will find specific brand guidelines for you to promote this good news, including a template press release, instructions for issuing a press release, logos and more.
Thank you for your efforts to ensure our media guidelines are followed, and The Provident Bank Foundation’s efforts to support your organization’s good work in the community is properly communicated.
Questions? Please contact us.
[Organization Logo]
Media Contact: NAME
Email: INSERT
Phone: INSERT
HEADLINE: [ORGANIZATION NAME] Receives $XX Major Grant from The Provident Bank Foundation
LOCATION (DATE) - [ORGANIZATION NAME] today announced it has been awarded a Major Grant in the amount of $XX from The Provident Bank Foundation to support their [FILL IN INITIATIVE/PROGRAM HERE].
[ORGANIZATION] was selected to receive the grant based on XXX. The XX INITIATIVE PROGRAM [EXPLAIN INITIATIVE HERE].
[INSERT QUOTE FROM ORGANIZATION]
“We are pleased to help further valuable initiatives put forth by local organizations who are working every day to strengthen the lives of residents in our communities,” said Samantha Plotino, Executive Director, The Provident Bank Foundation. “We will continue to provide support to these important organizations that have identified an immediate need in the community and for the individuals they serve.”
For more information about [ORGANIZATION], visit [WEBSITE URL].
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About [ORGANIZATION NAME]
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About The Provident Bank Foundation
The Provident Bank Foundation strengthens communities by investing in 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations focused on community enrichment, education, and health, as well as youth and families. Since 2003, The Provident Bank Foundation has granted more than $30 million in funding support across Provident Bank’s New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York markets. To learn more about how we help communities become happier, healthier, and safer, visit theprovidentbankfoundation.org, call (862) 260-3990, or join the conversation on LinkedIn.
To help you officially communicate the news to local reporters, we’ve drafted a press release template for your guidance announcing the grant.
Please add as much detail as you’d like relating to your organization and the purpose of the grant – the more information you can provide about your program/project, the better. Any changes to the pre-written sections of this release must have Foundation approval prior to distribution. If no changes are made to the pre-written sections, we do not have to review the release before it is published.
After developing a press release, you can share with local reporters in your community. You can also share a photo of your organization or an official check presentation photo from The Provident Bank Foundation to encourage media coverage.
Our public relations and marketing team is always here to help with these efforts. If you need support or have questions, please contact us.
LinkedIn post example:
[Name of Organization] is thrilled to receive a Major Grant from The Provident Bank Foundation. This grant will help support our xx program [fill in detail of how grant will support organization’s mission].
Facebook/Instagram/Twitter post example:
[Name of Organization] is thrilled to receive a Major Grant from The Provident Bank Foundation. This grant will help support our xx program [fill in detail of how grant will support organization’s mission]. @ProvidentBank
Social media can be a powerful tool for reaching the community. We encourage you to post your good news across your Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn pages if your organization uses these platforms.
To tag us on social media, use the following:
We also encourage you to share your grant news on your website, organization newsletter and/or email blasts, including photos and/or more detail about your project and the local residents you are serving.
Date
Title and Name of Official
Office Title
Address
City, State, Zip
Dear [TITLE and LAST NAME]:
We are pleased to report that [ORGANIZATION NAME] has received a $XXX grant from The Provident Bank Foundation. These funds will support our [DESCRIBE YOUR GRANT PROJECT AND ITS BENEFITS TO THE COMMUNITY].
We are pleased to continue supporting the community and have achieved [XX] over the last year.
If relevant: In addition to The Provident Bank Foundation, we have received financial support from other contributions including X and Y.
We invite you to attend our upcoming [EVENT, OPEN HOUSE, CLASS, ETC.]. We would be honored to share with you how valuable philanthropic support is to our organization and how it is truly making a difference in the local community. [Enclose invitation if appropriate]
Please visit our website for more detail at: [URL]
Sincerely,
[NAME]
[TITLE, ORGANIZATION]
Did you know alerting your government officials can help legislators understand the importance of investing in local organizations? Please feel free to share your grant news with local government officials.
Use the following sample letter to contact elected officials in your county. Remember to keep letters to one-page and offer specific details about your organization, projects and achievements.
Please follow these brand guidelines when referencing The Provident Bank Foundation across external media or social media audiences:
When including a description of the Foundation, please use the following:
The Provident Bank Foundation strengthens communities by investing in 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations focused on community enrichment, education, and health, as well as youth and families. Since 2003, The Provident Bank Foundation has granted more than $30 million in funding support across Provident Bank’s New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and New York markets. To learn more about how we help communities become happier, healthier, and safer, visit theprovidentbankfoundation.org, call (862) 260-3990, or join the conversation on LinkedIn.
We enjoy hearing about your organization’s successes, so please don’t forget to share your stories with us. We also share information about grant recipients on our LinkedIn page. Please share your images with us for future posts.
When sharing images with us, please sign the following releases: