Go-to-market · proposed
Channels, cadence, communities, budget.
A gentle, calendar-aware awareness and partner plan. Proposed channels and cadence only; no audience data or results are claimed.
Owned channels first
Email, site, social
Paid share cap
15%
Peak moments
Back to school, holidays
Story rule
Consent always
Tone is warm and plain. No graphic loss imagery, no urgency pressure, and no personal stories without documented consent.
Channel mix
Budget shares sum to 100% of the marketing line.
| Channel | Cadence | Best times | Formats | Goal | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Email newsletter Segment supporters vs. participants. | Monthly | Tue morning PT | Program dates, partner thanks | Stewardship | 15% |
Instagram Use butterfly illustration system. | 3 per week | Weekday evenings PT | Illustration posts, quotes from leadership | Awareness | 20% |
Facebook Older adult audience. | 3 per week | Weekday mornings PT | Group start dates, events | Program awareness | 20% |
LinkedIn Authored by leadership. | 2 per month | Tue-Thu | Executive Director articles, partner posts | Employer partners | 10% |
Community partners Existing partners only, with permission. | Quarterly | Partner newsletters | Flyers, referral cards | Referral awareness | 15% |
Local press Pitches are not coverage. | Seasonal | Before holidays | Pitches, op-ed drafts | Credibility | 5% |
Paid social Respectful targeting; no grief inference. | Bursts | Aug-Sep, Nov-Dec | Boosted posts | Group sign-up awareness | 15% |
Amplifier communities
Each community needs a named relationship owner. No relationships are implied.
Schools and districts
WhyFamilies meet grief through school.MoveShare program info via existing school partners.
Universities
WhyStudents and staff experience loss.MoveCoordinate with CSULB and USC relationships New Hope already lists.
Health and human services
WhyReferral partners.MoveKeep referral materials current with city and county partners.
Employers and professional firms
WhyManagers want to help grieving staff.MoveProposed workplace workshops.
Faith communities
WhyPlaces people turn after a loss.MoveOffer program flyers and holiday information.
Cadence
- Aug-SepFall group awareness; school-year resources.Owned plus small paid burst
- OctWorkplace training pilot outreach (proposed).LinkedIn and email
- Nov-DecNew Hope for the Holidays and year-end giving.Peak
- Jan-FebNew year groups; thank-you reports to funders.Owned
- Mar-MaySpring groups; Mother's and Father's Day sensitivity.Owned plus partners
- Jun-JulFamily programs and camp awareness.Facebook and partners
