What is an Artifact?

It’s difficult sometimes to find a best practice. Instead, the Transmission Project seeks out examples of Honest Practice from the partners we work with and support. These intermediary and process documents probably won’t give you the answer you seek, but we hope they provide you with examples, building blocks and inspiration to help you develop your own individual practice.

[hidden] Computer Recycling Pitch Letter and Talking Points, HandyCapable Network

Categories: communications, computer recycling, letter, message, talking points
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This Pitch Letter and Talking Points are designed to send an effective message to local business and organizations about why they should donate computers and support this computer recycling program. These materials were created by Nathan Badera at HandyCapable Network in Greensboro, NC.

Volunteer Recruitment Staff Training Manual, Grassroots.org

Categories: Featured Volunteer & Staff Training Resources, manual, recruitment, volunteer
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Grassroots.org

This staff training manual, created by Laura Benack for Grassroots.org, is designed to orient a new staff member to why volunteers are important to mission, how they are utilized, where are they recruited, and has examples language for posting volunteer advertisements. Grassroots.org volunteers provided $900,000 of in-kind donations in 2009.

Needs Statement, Grassroots.org

Categories: marketing, needs, research
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Organization: 
Grassroots.org

This needs statement written and researched by Laura Benack at Grassroots.org provides background and rationale for their mission and the work of the organization. This language is used in marketing and fundraising material, orienting new staff and it provides a unified message for why the organization exists.

Contest Scoring Sheet for a Community Building Initiative, PINK House

Categories: community, contest, outreach
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This scoring sheet was designed to engage community members in learning more about their community and the organization. Designed by Renae Smack of Pink House in Charleston, SC, residents were challenged in a fun way and the winners received prizes. In the “My House, My Street, My Community” campaign, residents received points for home improvements (with pictures), bringing a friend to community meeting, and participating in a phone-tree.

Press Coverage: Community Breakfast, PINK House

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This local newspaper article is an example of community building. AmeriCorps*VISTA member Renae Smack, who helped organize the breakfast with her CTC at Pink House in Charleston, SC, said “We want to incorporate our theme: My house, my street my community. We want everyone to feel a part of the neighborhood and take responsibility.”

Consumer Internet Options Presentation, OTX West

Categories: access, broadband, Featured Media Justice Resources, internet
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Oakland Technology Exchange (OTX) West

This PowerPoint presentation is used for educating residents on internet otpions that are available to them and their relative strengths and weaknesses. This presentation was developed by Naomi Jimenez at Oakland Technology Exchange (OTX) West.

Computer Recycling Press Releases, HandyCapable Network

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These press releases promote computer recycling and are distributed to local newspapers, television and radio stations. The language highlights the benefits of computer recycling and the organization’s benefits to the community. These press releases were created by Nathan Badera at HandyCapable Network in Greensboro, NC.

Assistive Technology Manual, DISKovery Center

Categories: assistive technology, AT, Featured Media Justice Resources, manual, technology, tools
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The Assistive Technology Manual describes not only tools and products to aid people with disabilities, but also has etiquette and advice for respect in communications with a variety of impairments. This manual was developed by Anita Lie at the DISKovery Center in Los Angeles, CA.

Volunteer Manual, Davis Community Network

Categories: Featured Volunteer & Staff Training Resources, intake, manual, policies, volunteer
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This volunteer manual is provided to volunteers in order to orient them to the organization, staff, programs, policies and procedures. It also contains information release and emergency contact forms. This document was prepared by VISTA Rian Graves at Davis Community Network in Davis, CA.

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