SOJ Committee Resource Page
Thank you for being on the 2020 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
Chris Rainville crainville@glad.org
Carole Allen-Scannell callenscannell@glad.org
Important Dates
Friday, September 25: External Virtual Program Book deadline for sponsor journal ads
Friday, October 16: Spirit of Justice!
Tuesday, October 27: Post-event Host Committee thank you and debrief Zoom
Logistics and Contact Information
2020 SOJ Committee Description_timeline_contact sheet
Corporate Outreach
GLAD 2020 Spirit of Justice Corporate Reply Form
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
Example of ‘Personal’ Corporate Sponsorship Pitch with 2020 Honoree Information
Individual Outreach
GLAD 2020 Spirit of Justice Individual Reply Form
Example of Short Personal Email to Friends and Family
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 Celebration! It’s a powerful, inspiring and fun event that supports GLAD’s fight to create true LGBTQ equality. Check out the event to support me and LGBTQ justice. https://www.glad.org/events/2020soj/
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 Celebration! 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 a fabulous event at the same time? https://www.glad.org/events/2020soj/
Twitter Sample Post 1
I’m so proud to be a on the Host Committee for @GLADLaw’s Spirit of Justice Award Celebration! It’s a powerful, inspiring & fun virtual event that supports GLAD’s fight to create true LGBTQ equality. Will you join me? https://www.glad.org/events/2020soj/
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 Celebration! The event raises critical funds to create true LGBTQ equality. Will you join me for this virtual event? https://www.glad.org/events/2020soj/
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GLAD’s Past Milestones – A Timeline
GLAD’s Current Legal Work and Talking Points (as of September 10, 2020)
In the News: Pieces that can help folks understand the urgency and importance of supporting GLAD right now
ABA Journal – 5 Year Anniversary of gay marriage SCOTUS ruling – June 2020
Providence Journal – R.I. Lawmakers Pass Parentage Equality Act – July 2020