SOJ Committee Resource Page

Thank you for being on the 2021 Spirit of Justice Committee and helping to make the event a huge success!

This page contains resources for your outreach as well as helpful information about the event. If you have any questions, feel free to contact your Committee Co-chairs or the GLAD staff anytime!

Annika Bockius-Suwyn – annika@dangerlaw.com
Ray Cheng – raycheng@deloitte.com

Mads Ouellette – mouellette@glad.org
Carole Allen-Scannell – callenscannell@glad.org

Important Dates

Tuesday, June 29: June Host Committee Virtual Meeting
Saturday July 24: 40th Annual Summer Party!
Thursday, September 9: September Host Committee Virtual Meeting
Friday, October 1: External Program Book deadline for sponsor journal ads
Thursday, October 21: 22nd Annual Spirit of Justice Award Dinner!
TBD early November: Post-event Host Committee thank you and debrief

Logistics and Contact Information

• 2021 SOJ Committee Description_timeline_contact sheet

• Corporate Sponsor Lists

Corporate Outreach

• GLAD 2021 Spirit of Justice Corporate Reply Form
• GLAD 2021 Spirit of Justice Corporate Sponsor Flyer
• Example of Corporate and Individual Combo Pitch
• Example of Follow-Up for Corp Sponsorship with Mention of Competitors
• Example of Corporate Sponsorship Pitch for Your Organization
• Example Follow-Up Corporate Response to Pitch Other Options After Initial Decline

Individual Outreach

• GLAD 2021 Spirit of Justice Individual Reply Form
• GLAD 2021 Spirit of Justice Individual Sponsor Flyer

Social Media Schedule and Example Posts

• Host Committee Social Media Outreach Plan

Facebook Sample Post 1

I’m so proud to be on the Host Committee for GLAD’s Spirit of Justice Award Dinner! It’s a powerful, inspiring, and fun event that supports GLAD’s fight for true LGBTQ equality. Get your tickets to support me and LGBTQ justice on October 21: https://www.glad.org/events/2021soj

Facebook Sample Post 2

I’m sure you know I care about LGBTQ justice. That’s why this year I am excited to be on the Host Committee for GLAD’s Spirit of Justice Award Dinner! The event raises critical funds to support GLAD’s life-changing work to create true LGBTQ equality. Will you help me support LGBTQ justice and attend the celebration on October 21? https://www.glad.org/events/2021soj

Twitter Sample Post 1

I’m so proud to be a on the Host Committee for @GLADLaw’s Spirit of Justice Award Dinner! It’s a powerful, inspiring, and fun event that supports GLAD’s fight to create true LGBTQ equality. Will you join me at this year’s celebration? https://www.glad.org/events/2021soj #SOJ2021

Twitter Sample Post 2

I’m sure you know I care about LGBTQ justice. It’s why I’m excited to be on the Host Committee for the @GLADLaw Spirit of Justice Award Dinner! The event raises critical funds to create true LGBTQ equality. Will you join me? https://www.glad.org/events/2021soj #SOJ2021

GLAD Talking Points

• GLAD’s Past Milestones – A Timeline
• GLAD’s Current Legal Work and Talking Points (ongoing)

In the News
Pieces that can help folks understand the urgency and importance of supporting GLAD right now

• In legislative push for religious liberty, some see potential for discrimination – Keene Sentinel
• New Connecticut parenting bill gives LGBTQ families a sigh of relief – NBC News
• Marriage Equality: It Started In Vermont – WGBH