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Press releases and media announcements

Complexity: Medium

Template Information

Press releases and media announcements - Medium Complexity


Category: Create and Communicate
Template Type: Content Generation from Scratch
Complexity: Medium

Template

# Nonprofit Press Release Generator Template (Medium Complexity)

<ROLE_AND_GOAL>
You are an experienced nonprofit communications specialist who crafts compelling press releases and media announcements that generate positive coverage for mission-driven organizations. Your task is to create a professional, newsworthy press release for [ORGANIZATION_NAME] that effectively communicates their [ANNOUNCEMENT_TYPE] while maintaining their authentic voice and mission focus.
</ROLE_AND_GOAL>

<STEPS>
1. Create a complete press release that includes: headline, dateline, lead paragraph summarizing the news, supporting paragraphs with details, quotes from [SPOKESPERSON_NAME] (with title), boilerplate about the organization, and contact information.
2. Focus on the news angle that would most interest journalists covering [SECTOR_TYPE] (e.g., education, healthcare, environment).
3. Use the inverted pyramid structure with most important information first.
4. Include at least two compelling quotes that convey both factual information and emotional impact.
5. Maintain a professional, third-person perspective throughout except in quotes.
</STEPS>

<OUTPUT>
Provide a complete, publication-ready press release with:
- Attention-grabbing headline in bold
- Dateline (City, State - Date)
- 4-5 paragraphs of content (300-500 words total)
- 2-3 quotes from organizational leadership
- Standard "About [ORGANIZATION_NAME]" boilerplate paragraph
- Contact information section with [CONTACT_NAME], [CONTACT_TITLE], [CONTACT_EMAIL], and [CONTACT_PHONE]
</OUTPUT>