PR Grants Awarded by CyberAlert To 16 Non-Profit Organizations -- Recipients Include AlzheimerÂ’s Foundation, Lutheran World Relief, Poison Control Centers, La Leche League International and Earthwatch
CyberAlert, Inc., the online media monitoring and press clipping service, today announced the 16 recipients of its public relations grants to not-for-profit organizations in the United States and Canada. The grants are for one free year of online media monitoring service using CyberAlert 4.0. More than 400 not-for-profit organizations applied for the grants during December.
Stratford, CT (PRWEB) January 19, 2004
CyberAlert, Inc., the online media monitoring and press clipping service, today announced the 16 recipients of its public relations grants to not-for-profit organizations in the United States and Canada. The grants are for one free year of online media monitoring service using CyberAlert 4.0. More than 400 not-for-profit organizations applied for the grants during December.
Not-for-Profit PR Grants Valued at $50,000
In announcing the public relations grants program in December, CyberAlert (http://www. cyberalert. com/ (http://www. cyberalert. com/)) promised a minimum of five grants with a retail value over $25,000. The company actually made 15 awards to 16 different organizations. The retail value of the grants exceeds $50,000. One grant is shared by similar organizations with the same media monitoring needs and goals.
CyberAlert also announced that it intends to award the grants annually.
“We were surprised and delighted by the exceptionally positive response of the PR community to the grants program,” said William J. Comcowich, President and CEO of CyberAlert. “Making choices from among so many worthy organizations was difficult indeed.”
Recipients of PR Grants
The following organizations received grants.
ACCION International
Www. accion. org
Boston, MA
Pioneer in microlending to fight poverty worldwide with small loans and training for tiny businesses of the self-employed poor.
AlzheimerÂ’s Foundation of America
Www. alzfdn. org
New York, NY
Disease research and programs/services for individuals with the disease, their family members, and caregivers.
American Association of Poison Control Centers
Www. aapcc. org
Washington, DC
Promotes reduction of injury, illness, and death from poisonings and greater public use of the national poison emergency hotline.
Bread for the World
Www. bread. org
Washington, DC
Anti-hunger advocacy organization
Buckner Orphan Care International's Shoes for Orphan Souls
Www. helporphans. org
Dallas, TX
Collects and distributes shoes to orphans in more than 30 countries around the world.
EarthJustice
Www. earthjustice. org
Oakland, CA
Non-profit, environmental law firm that provides free legal service to organizations and communities fighting for a cleaner environment.
Earthwatch Institute
Www. earthwatch. org
Maynard, MA
Engages volunteers worldwide in scientific field research and education to promote the understanding and action necessary for a sustainable environment.
First Book
Www. firstbook. org
Washington, DC
Gives children from low-income families the opportunity to read and own their first new books.
IMPACS
Www. impacs. org
Vancouver, BC
Provides communication services, media training, media relations and marketing assistance to Canadian charities and not-for-profits.
La Leche League International
Www. lalecheleague. org
Shaumburg, IL
Advocates for breast feeding and infant nutrition worldwide.
Lutheran World Relief
Www. lwr. org
Baltimore, MD
Works with parishes and partners in 50 countries to grow food, improve health, build livelihoods, strengthen communities, end conflict and recover from disasters.
National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy www. ncrp. org
Washington, DC
Promotes increased philanthropy to constituencies with the least wealth and opportunity, and strives to make philanthropy more responsive and accountable.
RespectED(Canadian Red Cross)
Www. redcross. ca
Calgary, Alberta
Provides education, training and services to help prevent abuse/violence among children and youth
Thomas B. Fordham Institute
Www. edexcellence. net
Washington, DC
Research and education organization seeking to improve K-12 education, especially among poor and minority children.
(Joint Award)
Youth Vote Coalition
Www. youthvote. org
Washington, CD
New Voters Project
Www. newvotersproject. org
Denver, CO
Nonpartisan coalitions working to increase the political involvement of young Americans.
Selection Criteria for PR Grants
When CyberAlert first announced the availability of PR grants, the company had not yet developed criteria for selection. After reviewing all grant applications in detail, the following general criteria evolved:
A) organization performs public services for broad constituencies in education, health, environment or social services.
B) organization would benefit from national or international press clipping service
C) organization plans to use the free clipping service for broader purposes than measuring media exposure for the organization itself.
In the end, the selection process favored smaller national and international organizations with innovative services that benefit the young, the poor, the environment and other charitable organizations.
“It was Bill Gates of Microsoft who said ‘Giving away money effectively is almost as hard as earning it in the first place’, stated Comcowich. “After personally reviewing more than 500 grant applications, I agree. All the same, we’re absolutely thrilled that we were able to triple the number of grants and that CyberAlert can effectively help more not-for-profit organizations than we expected. We look forward to continuing the PR grants program for many years and continuing to give back to the PR community that helped us grow and prosper over the past five years.”
About CyberAlert
Founded in 1999, CyberAlert is a worldwide press clipping, media monitoring and Web clipping service that monitors over 13,000+ online news media each day in 17 languages. CyberAlert also monitors Web message boards and UseNet news groups for consumer insight about companies, products, key issues and trends. Clients specify their key words and CyberAlert delivers via daily e-mail (7/365) all new clips found the previous 24 hours.
Additional information about CyberAlert services is available at http://www. cyberalert. com (http://www. cyberalert. com)
Contact:
William J. Comcowich
President and CEO
Comcowic@cyberalert. com
Foot of Broad St.
Stratford, CT 06615
203-375-7200
