Full Court Press Communications - Social Change & Strategic Communications

Thanks to our exceptional team, FCP has been a driving force in social change for 23 years. We seek fresh perspectives and talent to propel us forward. Help us find the next game-changer in our industry! https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/3941364101

Looking to boost your brand without breaking the bank? 📰 Earned media could be your golden ticket! But how do you stand out? 🎯 It's all about the pitch! Understanding reporters' wants and crafting a compelling story is critical to snagging those coveted placements.

Check out our latest blog for 5 actionable tips to create killer media pitches that get noticed! 👀 Read: https://bit.ly/4aNpqJw

🎨 Want to make your message pop in a sea of content? A powerful visual brand is essential! Your brand's visuals speak volumes about who you are and what you stand for. Dive into our newest blog to discover FOUR simple tips to revamp your visual brand and leave a lasting impact! Read: https://bit.ly/4aNa2gd

🌷Spring has sprung, and so has our latest newsletter! Dive into a treasure trove of communications best practices and insights in our latest blogs! But that's not all – see our amazing new clients, check out a hot new job opportunity with us, and wrap it all up with a roundup of news featuring our recent projects. 🚀 Check it out now: https://bit.ly/3JJRO3f

NEWS: President Biden is expanding the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument & Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument in California.

Join us in thanking the Biden Administration for listening to Tribes, Indigenous community leaders, elected officials, and community members protecting these lands:

➡️ https://bit.ly/4boGBRD

🌟 Nonprofits thrive on visibility, trust, and community support. That's where nonprofit public relations comes in! Discover three powerful ways PR can boost your cause and make a real difference. Read: https://bit.ly/4b3uTve

"Thomas Tortez Jr. leads a group across a gravelly wash in Painted Canyon, at the spot where his Cahuilla tribal ancestors once lived in a village…His people have cherished and watched over this canyon in the eastern Coachella Valley for thousands of years. Now they are among the Indigenous Californians, conservationists and other nature lovers who want President Joe Biden to designate…the Chuckwalla National Monument."

A must-read from the LA Times on why Tribal leaders & local residents are calling on the President to ! ⬇️

Chuckwalla National Monument would protect swath of California desert and preserve a sacred land Indigenous Californians want President Biden to establish a national monument in a stretch of desert that is both an ecological wonder and a window into their cultures.

Congrats to Malcolm Yeung! 👏

We are so proud that our executive director Malcolm Yeung was named one of the twenty San Franciscans who are directing the future of San Francisco. Malcolm has worked tirelessly to serve the residents of Chinatown and low-income residents across the city of San Francisco. https://bit.ly/3Jti0in

We’re hiring! Are you a great writer, a strategic thinker & a quick learner? Come join our team as a full-time Communications Counselor. For details on the position & to apply, please visit: https://bit.ly/3J0CFdr

“Veterans have long been champions of conservation and public lands movements and none more so than our Native American and Hispanic veteran communities. A national monument designation would help increase well-deserved access to public lands..”

READ MORE: https://www.desertsun.com/story/opinion/contributors/valley-voice/2024/01/07/i-urge-the-biden-administration-to-designate-the-chuckwalla-national-monument/72112064007/

In a historic year for conservation, President Biden secured protections for more than 12.5 million acres of public lands. Since he took office, the President has protected nearly 1.5 million acres as new national monuments at the behest of local communities and Tribal Nations, an area comparable to the size of Delaware.

Given the global climate crisis and widespread declines in biodiversity, President Biden’s continued commitment to conservation in the next year will be essential to solving these dual crises and keeping the U.S. on track to meet the goal.

Thank you President Joe Biden for leading the charge towards a safer, healthier, nature-positive future. 🌿👏 We're hopeful that the work doesn't end here and that your administration continues to act to deliver on the conservation ambitions of local communities! .

“What we decide and preserve today will decide our future,” says Chief Tortez of Torres Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians in the NEW video from the Surfrider Foundation also featuring the Fort Yuma Quechan Indian Tribe and Latino Outdoors. We are adding our voice to theirs and calling on President Biden to protect:

🦎 Chuckwalla National Monument
🌲 Sáttítla/the Medicine Lake Highlands
🌸 Molok Luyuk/Berryessa Snow Mountain National Monument
🏔️ San Gabriel Mountains National Monument

Together we can protect our lands and waters for generations to come. 📢 Take action today! https://bit.ly/SurfAct

https://youtu.be/HY7xpi_OKrg

Protect California's Awe Inspiring Landscapes California’s beautiful landscapes are rich in cultural significance, and they deserve to be protected. In order to protect our coastlines, we need to recogni...

"President Joe Biden should designate Chuckwalla National Monument and protect lands adjacent to Joshua Tree National Park to preserve CA desert treasures." - Mark Butler, former Joshua Tree National Park Superintendent. We agree! President Joe Biden, it’s time to . Read more in the Los Angeles Times:

Opinion: California's majestic desert must be preserved. This proposal can help Establishing the Chuckwalla National Monument and Joshua Tree National Park extension would protect roughly 660,000 acres of the state's public land.

In our 🍂 Fall newsletter, explore our latest blogs for communications tricks & tips! 🌟 Plus, we're thrilled to introduce new clients, welcome a new addition to our team, and wrap it all up with a roundup of news featuring our recent projects. Don't miss out! Read: https://bit.ly/3G3MF4h

SF Homelessness Dashboard | Tipping Point Community San Francisco urgently needs real solutions to address homelessness. The City has a plan, but it requires all of us to do more and up our game. This is the place to track progress.

“Now no matter where you are, there’s one simple place where you can find the best help that’s available in your area.”

All Home launches their new site called ▶️ Stay Housed Bay Area to help people on the brink of homelessness in an effort to break down barriers for finding aid and resources across the Bay Area. It is the first comprehensive guide of its kind in the region and is offered in English and Spanish.

New website seeks to create unified list of Bay Area resources to keep people housed A new website launching is the first of its kind to offer resources throughout the Bay...

📝 A communications plan should go far beyond scheduling blogs or social media posts, email campaigns, or email marketing efforts. It’s a deep dive into what makes your organization tick and how it connects with employees, stakeholders, and customers.

Check out our latest blog for quick tips on starting a communications plan. Discover how to make your organization's voice truly resonate. 📣💡 https://bit.ly/46MhJ3W

🌳 Do you have a compelling, newsworthy story about the climate and biodiversity crisis, or about a new opportunity to protect public lands that you’re eager to share with reporters? Getting a reporter’s attention can be challenging, given how inundated they are with pitches.

In the face of these hurdles, crafting a pitch that truly stands out is essential. We're here to help! Check out these 8 tips for pitching environmental stories and making sure your message gets the spotlight it deserves. 🌟🗞️ https://bit.ly/3LLgR7g

🌐 It's crucial that your website complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to steer clear of potential legal concerns and, more importantly, to ensure inclusivity for all visitors.

📜 While the ADA doesn't outline specific website compliance guidelines, many organizations adhere to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Although not legally binding, WCAG serves as a valuable reference for enhancing digital accessibility.

💡 Here are 5 simple tweaks you can implement on your website today to ensure ADA compliance: https://bit.ly/3PxPHSD

We stand with Congressman Raul Ruiz, MD in calling on President Biden to use the to designate Chuckwalla National Monument and protect public lands adjacent to National Park. Join us! Tell President Joe Biden to forever and help:

🏃🏽‍♀️Expand equitable access to nature
🦎Protect rich desert biodiversity
💜Preserve local history
⛰Honor the cultural significance of the landscape
🌎Address the climate and biodiversity crises

Please add your name to our list of supporters today! https://bit.ly/ProtectChuckwalla

Pregnant or parenting? Need some in-person connection and support?
Join us TOMORROW for a celebration at the Breast Friends Mommy Meet Up 11-2 at Defremery Park in . Snacks and water provided, BYO-Blanket 🧺🍼👩🏾‍🍼
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/breast-friends-mommy-meet-up-west-oakland-tickets-688317796057

It’s summer. 🌞 Hooray! This is a time for friends, family, and real-world face time. Why not use this summer to focus on improving your personal and professional communication skills away from a keyboard?

We're sharing three ways you can use the summer months to promote greater connections. Read the blog: bit.ly/44xHRyN

"It is essential to have a new, robust, and progressive view of patriotism in this era of fast change. We will create a better, more inclusive country by loving and accepting every American and immigrant, regardless of race, status, or sexual orientation."

A beautiful piece by Dan Cohen, FCP Founder and Principal for this July 4th holiday! Read more: http://bit.ly/3pv1tEk

For nonprofit organizations, 📩 email newsletters provide a direct and reliable channel of communication with your supporters, donors, volunteers, and other stakeholders. We recommend revamping your newsletter annually to keep it fresh and optimized. In our latest blog, we’ve compiled 5 steps to strategically refresh your email newsletter. Read: https://bit.ly/3WKFXra

Should you stay on Twitter or go? 🤔 Join The Communications Network, Caitlin Scott, our Vice President, and other comms professionals, TOMORROW for a free virtual discussion on navigating your org’s Twitter presence in today’s rapidly changing social landscape.

Learn more and RSVP at: https://bit.ly/44HlqHI

🗣️ Storytelling is ingrained in nearly every culture and a key tool for sharing important values and information. The ability to tell a powerful story is an important part of strategic communications. Statistics, facts, and figures may be hard to remember, but stories tend to stay with us.

In our latest blog, we share three tips on how to tell stories that will bring your issue(s) to life when communicating with your key audiences. Read: https://bit.ly/44d9sVZ

At Full Court Press Communications, every day is Earth Day! 🌎 For the past 20 years, we’ve been honored to serve over 40 conservation and environmental clients with one common mission - to conserve and protect our beautiful earth for future generations.

To honor Earth Month and the important work of our clients, we asked FCP staff: What are you reflecting on during Earth Month? Read their answers! https://bit.ly/3Ay6EVQ

We did some 🌻 spring cleaning & refreshed our newsletter! Along with our client highlights, team updates & news round-up, we're especially excited about our new Communications Corner where we share tips, tricks & resources.

Read our spring 2023 newsletter: https://bit.ly/4264Ore

"I believe every first-generation student during or after college needs to experience a fellowship that will open doors for them & expose them to uplifting work culture."

April is Internship Awareness Month! 👩🏽‍💻To celebrate, we’re resurfacing a blog by Brittney Mendez, FCP's 2020 Communications Fellow. She shares five important things she learned during her time at FCP.

My Communications Fellowship by Brittney Mendez “Experiencing my first fellowship not only gave me real-life work experiences but taught me what an inclusive and caring working environment is supposed to be like.” Brittney Mendez, our 2020 Communications Fellow, shares five important things she learned at FCP.

🎉 Major news! Congressman Salud Carbajal re-introduced the Central Coast Heritage Protection Act to and rivers in the Los Padres National Forest and Carrizo Plain National Monument. Read more: http://centralcoastwild.com/news/introduction2023/