technical assistance for Federal Glover Community Wellness Network grantees

the opportunity

East Bay Community Foundation and the Contra Costa County Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice have awarded grantees of the Federal Glover Community Wellness Network up to five hours of technical assistance.


Mancala Collective offers communications strategy sessions and support to help you share your work, strengthen your messaging, and tell the story of your impact. We are pleased to offer three tiers of service to grantee organizations based on the number of hours chosen. Explore the options below to decide how you would like to use your time.

how it works

Select a tier (1, 3, or 5 service hours).

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Choose a focus area.

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Schedule your session.

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1-hour sessions

Best for quick guidance or focused problem-solving.

  • A focused conversation to help you think through a communications challenge. Possible topics:

    • Choosing the best platforms for your organization

    • Messaging for a program or initiative

    • Clarifying your audience

    • Communications planning for an upcoming milestone

    Deliverable

    • Summary notes with recommended next steps

  • Get guidance on how to use social media more effectively. Topics may include:

    • What to post

    • How often to post

    • Which platforms are most useful

    • How to share your impact

    Deliverable

    • Useful frameworks to help you develop a content strategy

  • Start thinking about your media strategy.

    Topics may include:

    • How media interviews work

    • What reporters look for

    • How to pitch your story

    Deliverable

    • Foundational media engagement tips

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3-hour packages

Best for developing a specific communications tool.

  • Review your current communications approach and suggest refinements.

    Deliverables

    • Brief written assessment

    • Recommended communications priorities

  • Develop a simple communications plan for an upcoming event.

    Deliverables

    • Promotional timeline

    • Event coverage framework

    • Content suggestions

  • Choose a high impact story to share with your audience.

    Deliverables

    • One-page written and formatted impact story (PDF)

    • Suggestions for amplification

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5-hour packages

Best for more robust training or communications planning.

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  • Develop a 3-month communications strategy.

    Deliverables

    • Identify target audience

    • Messaging framework

    • Priority channels

  • Develop a short video that highlights your organization’s work and impact.

    Deliverables:

    • Story development session to identify the strongest narrative

    • Editing and production of a 60–90 second impact video

    • Suggested caption and posting strategy for sharing the video online

  • Prepare your organization’s leadership to confidently engage with journalists and media outlets.

    Deliverables:

    • 1-hour media training session

    • Practice interview session with sample questions

    • Feedback on message delivery and framing

    • Tips for preparing for future media opportunities

Let’s Work Together

If you're interested in taking advantage of one of the options above, complete this form and we’ll reach out to you to get started!