Grant Writing for Keep6ixorg
The main goal of this project is to provide a student with an opportunity to develop and enhance grant writing skills while contributing to a non-profit organization. The student will work towards securing funding to support Keep6ix’s initiatives and projects. Familiarize yourself with Keep6ix’s mission, goals, and ongoing projects and identify potential grant opportunities that align with the organization’s goals and projects. Craft compelling grant proposals tailored to the identified opportunities. Develop detailed project budgets aligned with the requirements of the grant applications Review and finalize grant applications, ensuring they meet all submission requirements and deadlines. Submit applications to relevant funding organizations, adhering to their specific guidelines. Track the status of grant applications and document any feedback or responses received.
Investigative Multimedia Journalism Project
Keep6ix.org is seeking to enhance its multimedia content by producing a series of investigative reports that combine audio storytelling, video journalism, and podcast production. The goal of this project is to create engaging and informative content that adheres to high journalistic standards. The project will involve a small team of learners who will apply their classroom knowledge in journalism, media production, and storytelling to develop compelling multimedia pieces. The learners will be responsible for conducting investigative research, capturing high-quality video footage, recording and editing audio content, and producing polished videoed interviews. This project will provide an opportunity for learners to gain hands-on experience in multimedia journalism and contribute to Keep6ix.org's mission of delivering compelling stories to its audience.
Research Specialist on Black Offenders, Trauma, and Reintegration
The main goal of this project is to provide a student with an opportunity to lead a critical study on the experiences of Black offenders, their trauma within the justice system, and their reintegration into society. This will involve several different steps for the student, including: Design and implement research methodologies to explore the trauma experienced by Black offenders within the justice system. Analyze data on the reintegration challenges faced by these individuals, including barriers to employment, housing, and mental health support. Review existing literature and data to contextualize findings and identify gaps in current knowledge. Ensure research is informed by real-world experiences and needs. Stay updated on current trends and developments in criminal justice reform and racial equity.
Journalistic Writing for Keep6ix.org
The main goal of this project is to create various blog posts and assist with podcasts for Keep6ix.org. This will involve several different steps for the student, including: Creating an editorial plan, including key milestones, deadlines, and interview schedules Identifying potential topics and selecting compelling and relevant topics for in-depth coverage of current events with keep6ix. Creating blog posts for keep6ix.org and assisting with our podcasts for YouTube and Instagram Live. Establishing connections within the community to ensure accurate and authentic storytelling Adapting long form content into content for social media posts (Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn)
Social Media and Marketing Strategy for Keep6ix.org
The main goal of this project is to create a comprehensive social media strategy for Keep6ix.org. This will involve several different steps for the student, including: Developing a social media and marketing strategy that outlines the goals, objectives, and target audience for Keep6ix.org. Brainstorming and creating digital content for keep6ix.org's social media platforms Assist in the daily aspects of promoting keep6ix's social campaigns Developing a plan to drive user engagement across all social media platforms through researching current trends and using analytical data across keep6ix's social media platforms
Keep6ix Social Media Project
The main goal of this project is to create a comprehensive social media strategy for Keep6ix.org. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: - Researching the current social media landscape and identifying potential platforms and strategies for Keep6ix.org. - Developing a social media strategy that outlines the goals, objectives, and target audience for Keep6ix.org. - Creating content for Keep6ix.org's social media channels. - Developing a plan for monitoring and responding to user engagement on social media. - Optimizing the social media strategy based on user feedback and analytics.