- Put up flyers around town
Look for community bulletin boards and high traffic spots like grocery stores and coffee shops.
- Create an informational brochure about your MO / local group
Include the group’s mission and activities, as well as contact information.
- Place MO / local group’s materials at related businesses
GG / GS, put your information at the outdoor equipment and craft supplies store. Think about where people who share your interests are likely to be.
- Announce group’s meetings in local newsletters
Look for neighbourhood and special interest newsletters, whether online or on paper.
- Put your meetings on community calendars (but stay safe)
Usually, you can submit your information quickly online, and get listed quickly.
- Submit your group’s information to local directories
Your NGO network or other local groups may publish a directory — list your organization!
- Place an advertisement in the local paper
Paid advertising can pay off if you select publications potential members read.
- Put an advertisement on the radio
Let the community know about your group or its events in a short radio message.
- Send media releases to local outlets when your MO or local group completes a project
Learn to write a press release so you can attract media attention to your MO / local group.