Doing a Lot with a Little: Branding and Public Relations for Small Nonprofit Organizations
Date of Award
6-1-2014
Document Type
Undergraduate Capstone Project
Degree Name
Master of Professional Studies
Organizational Unit
University College, Communication Managament
Disciplines
Organiz. & Prof. Communication
First Advisor
Stephanie Blake
Keywords
Nonprofit, Branding, Public relations
Abstract
This paper explores the state of branding and public relations in small nonprofit organizations. In this study, bran refers to the full spectrum of an organization's identity (Vinjamuri 2004), and public relations encompasses actions nonprofits take to strengthen that brand through relationships with the community and the media. While research has been done on these topics, the focus has typically been on large organizations, without addressing the unique challenges faced by small nonprofits. This paper provides original research through interviews with seven small nonprofit leaders. Results reflect their views on obstacles and limitations faced by their organizations, and identifies best practices that can be emulated by others. These findings are incorporated into an applied project that accompanies this research.
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.
Recommended Citation
Paulk, Kimberly I., "Doing a Lot with a Little: Branding and Public Relations for Small Nonprofit Organizations" (2014). University College: Communication Management Capstones. 95.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/ucol_comm/95