Marketing and Fundraising Strategy for The Path: An Agent of Change, Inc.

The main goal for the project is to develop a comprehensive marketing and fundraising strategy to help The Path: An Agent of Change, Inc. grow into a major nonprofit organization. This will involve creating a plan for marketing, promotion, and steady outreach to raise funding for the organization's projects and initiatives. The tasks learners will need to complete to achieve the project goal include: - Conducting research on the target audience and donor demographics. - Developing a marketing plan that includes social media, email campaigns, and events. - Creating promotional materials such as brochures, videos, and website content. - Implementing a donor stewardship program to maintain relationships with existing donors. - Identifying potential funding sources and developing grant proposals. - Organizing fundraising events and campaigns to raise funds for the organization's initiatives.

Project #Voice — A Choose-Your-Reality Healing Game

The Path: An Agent of Change, Inc. seeks to develop "Healing Narratives," a choice-driven narrative game that transforms lived stories into interactive experiences. This project aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16, focusing on promoting peaceful and inclusive societies. Learners will engage in UX research, ensuring ethical considerations are at the forefront, and will design a narrative that is both engaging and healing. The game will be prototyped using tools like Twine, Construct, or Figma, emphasizing accessibility and inclusivity. The project aims to respect traditional wisdom while integrating modern technology, avoiding negative digital habits like doomscrolling. The ultimate goal is to create a game that can be showcased in classrooms, on the web, and at public events, offering a platform for community-rooted, trauma-informed storytelling. The objective is to transform community testimony into an interactive game that teaches conflict navigation, peacebuilding, and self-efficacy. Goals: Ethically collect and translate real stories into branching narratives, Build an accessible playable prototype, Document a trauma-informed design playbook, and Produce measurable learning outcomes tied to SDG 16 (empathy, de-escalation skills, procedural justice literacy).

Mystical Emotions Podcast Production

Since art projects are a powerful medium for storytelling and connection, our studio seeks to capitalize on this by creating a unique artistic experience through a visual series. In this project, students will collaborate with us to produce an impactful photo and video series that resonates deeply with our target audience. We envision students delivering a 7-part visual series titled Mystical Emotions , which will explore identity, empowerment, and cultural storytelling through Afrocentric aesthetics and creative expression. This project will involve several key steps for the students, including: Collaborating with the project manager to conceptualize a cohesive theme for the visual series, as well as individual themes for each set. Designing and scripting elements of each set , including the introduction, narrative flow, call to action, and closing statements. Creating visual assets for the project, such as digital promotional content and on-set visuals (e.g., cover art or posters). Researching and planning the storytelling elements and cultural themes that will be highlighted in each set. Executing the project by photographing and filming each of the seven sets, with attention to artistic detail and storytelling techniques. Facilitating special guest collaborations , such as interviews, behind-the-scenes footage, or artist contributions to enhance the narrative. This project not only provides hands-on experience for students but also contributes to a meaningful body of work that explores cultural identity, challenges societal norms, and leaves a lasting artistic legacy.

Community Revitalization in Gary, Indiana: Urban Farming for Workforce Development

The main goal of this project is to develop a comprehensive analysis of community revitalization in Gary, Indiana using urban farming for workforce development, addressing poverty, food security, mental health, and community revitalization. This will involve several different steps for the students, including: I am conducting a thorough research on Gary, Indiana, focusing on its economic, social, and political aspects. My aim is to explore how urban farming can create new job opportunities and enhance food security in the area. Additionally, I am looking into how urban farming can influence mental health and contribute to community revitalization. Based on my findings, I will create a comprehensive plan for implementing urban farming initiatives in Gary, Indiana. As part of this plan, I will assess the potential economic, social, and political impacts of such initiatives.