Communications Director

Director – Communications Committee

1. Mandate.

To promote and raise awareness of the Advocis Ottawa Chapter to current members, prospective members and the public at large
To support other committees within the Advocis Ottawa Chapter in their communications and marketing of activities.
Raise awareness of the Advocis Ottawa Chapter within the local media
Seek ways to raise public awareness of Advocis and why consumers should be looking for an Advocis advisor.
Raise awareness to Advisors, why they should be members of Advocis.

2. Committee Formation

Committee should be comprised of a least 3 members. One person to oversee all communications prior to anything being sent out, and 2 others to work together on content creation.

3. Summary of Duties Monthly

Prepare written report for board meetings, and attend monthly board meeting.
Delivery of pertinent issues to members and external audiences
Communicate the advantages of membership
Update Advocis Ottawa Chapter website
Support other committees in marketing and communications to external audiences; calendar of events, Ottawa Citizen Article, sponsorship kit, etc.
Review all communications prior to anything being sent to members
Establish contacts with various local media, and develop/maintain database of this information
Invite media to all chapter events (PD days, and Charity events)
Algonquin College Award – inform media of presentation of award

4. Website newsletter – should include regular updates to: