Child Advocacy Donor Campaign Development

Kids At Risk Action (KARA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating for vulnerable children. The organization seeks to enhance its funding through a well-structured donor campaign. The goal of this project is to design and implement a donor campaign that effectively communicates KARA's mission and attracts potential donors. Students will apply their knowledge of marketing, communication, and nonprofit management to create a compelling campaign strategy. The project involves understanding the target audience and crafting a message that resonates with potential donors. By the end of the project, students will have developed and initialize a comprehensive plan that includes digital and traditional marketing strategies, ensuring the campaign's success.

California Child Welfare Research Initiative

The California Child Welfare Research Initiative aims to support Kids At Risk Action (KARA) in gathering and analyzing data related to child abuse, childhood trauma, and child protection within California. The project seeks to provide a comprehensive understanding of the current landscape of child welfare in the state, which will contribute to KARA's new book, social media content, and national database platform. By focusing on California, the project will help identify regional trends, challenges, and opportunities for improvement in child protection efforts. Students will conduct thorough research using credible sources, compile relevant statistics, and analyze the data to draw meaningful conclusions. The ultimate goal is to equip KARA with valuable insights that can inform their advocacy and outreach efforts, thereby enhancing their impact on child welfare policies and practices.

Enhancing Child Protection Awareness on Wikipedia

The project aims to increase public awareness of child abuse trends and developments in child protective services in the United States by enhancing the quality and quantity of information available on Wikipedia. Students will research recent statistics, case studies, and policy changes related to child protection. They will then synthesize this information into well-referenced, neutral, and informative Wikipedia articles. The goal is to provide accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to the general public, educators, and policymakers. This project will allow students to apply their research and writing skills while contributing to a meaningful cause. By focusing on a single platform, students can make a significant impact within a manageable scope.

KARA Podcast Series Coordination

Kids At Risk Action (KARA) is seeking to enhance the reach and impact of its podcast series, which focuses on issues affecting abused and neglected children. The goal of this project is to coordinate the podcast series across multiple media platforms to increase audience engagement and awareness. The project will involve developing and implementing a cohesive strategy for distributing podcast episodes on various platforms such as YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. Additionally, the team will create promotional content to accompany each episode, ensuring consistent branding and messaging. This project provides an opportunity for learners to apply their knowledge of media coordination, digital marketing, and content creation in a real-world setting. The tasks are closely related and can be completed by a team of learners from a communications or media studies program.