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
Chris Rainville crainville@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 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 to create true LGBTQ equality. Check out the event to support me and LGBTQ justice. 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 a fabulous event at the same time? 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 & fun virtual event that supports GLAD’s fight to create true LGBTQ equality. Will you join me? https://www.glad.org/events/2021soj/
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 for this virtual event? https://www.glad.org/events/2021soj/
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
NBC-News-New-Connecticut-parenting-bill-gives-LGBTQ-families-a-sigh-of-relief-June-2021.pdf