Grantee Partner
Communications Toolkit
Congratulations on receiving a Horizons Foundation grant! Here you'll find everything you need to promote your funding, with support from Horizons. This toolkit is designed to help you communicate your impact with the world, spotlight your organization, and spread the word about Horizons Foundation funding opportunities with the San Francisco Bay Area LGBTQ community.
Branding
For printed and digital materials related to your Horizons Foundation grants, including annual report, please share the following information: "Made possible by a grant from Horizons Foundation.”
Logo
Add the Horizons Foundation Logo to your communications related to projects funded by a Horizons Foundations grant.
Logo Guidelines
Please avoid using our logo in any of the ways shown below. Best practice is to display our logo on a white background. If you must use our logo on a dark or busy background, opt for our all-white logo instead. Contact us at comms [at] horizonsfoundation.org with any questions.
Additional Publicity Resources
Canva Templates (Posts and Stories)
These social media templates are easy to use. Just plug in a photo of your team, a photo of your project in action, or any image that shows off your impact!
Note: Canva for Nonprofits is free! Take advantage of Canva's extensive library of premium graphics, templates, and stock photo images for all of your communications needs. Please visit their website for eligibility requirements and how to enroll as a registered non-profit organization.
Captions
Copy and paste from the sample captions below and add your own flair. We encourage you to identify the funding program from which you received your grant (e.g. Community Issues, Safety and Security, Donor Engagement, etc.).
[Organization name] is thrilled to be a Horizons Foundation Grantee Partner! With funding from Horizons’ [funding program], we’re excited to roll up our sleeves and [describe your funded program or services] that is crucial to the SF Bay Area LGBTQ community.
Exciting news! We’ve been awarded a [funding program] grant from Horizons Foundation! Thanks, Horizons, for supporting our impactful work. This funding will help us [describe your funded program or services] for the SF Bay Area LGBTQ community.
Horizons' Social Media Accounts and Tags
We want to share your impact! Tag us on social media for us to shout out and share on our monthly newsletter. You can find us here:
Press Release Template
Communicating with the press is crucial. Tailor this easy-to-use press release template to your organization and communicate with journalists about your Horizons Foundation grant.
Share your Impact!
We want to see your mission in action! As important projects and events occur, you can drop images and videos into the form below! This includes upcoming flyers for events that the grant is funding.
Questions?
If you have any questions about the resources above, contact us at comms [at] horizonsfoundation.org. If you have any questions about your grant, contact us at grants [at] horizonsfoundation.org. Thank you for being a Horizons Grantee Partner!
