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Planning an Event?
These materials and guidelines will help make your National Adoption Day event a success.

Getting Organized
Core Components to Every National Adoption Day Event
Timeline for Planning a Successful National Adoption Day

Involving Your Community
Invitation Letter (Template)
Confirmation of Participation Letter (Template)
Donation Letter (Template)
Sample Phone Script for Business Outreach (Template)

Involving Your Local Government
Governor Proclamation (Template)
State Legislator Proclamation (Template)
Mayoral Proclamation (Template)

Working with the Media
How to Stage a Media Event
Timeline for Media Outreach
Do’s and Don’ts for Media Pitching
Getting Your Event in Daybooks
Associated Press (AP) State-by-State Listing
News Advisory (Template)
Letter-to-Editor (Template)
Letter to Place a Community Calendar Listing (Template)
Community Calendar Listing (Template)
Drop-In Article (Template)
Public Service Announcement Cover Letter and Scripts (Template)

Utilizing Spokespeople
Finding Families to Talk
Helpful Hints for Family Spokespeople
Personal Release Form
Helpful Hints for All Spokespeople

Event Materials
Banner
Flier
Podium Sign
T-shirt Design
Certificate of Family Membership with National Adoption Day Logo
Certificate of Family Membership without National Adoption Day Logo
Thank You Letter (Template)

Technical Assistance Power Points
In two short presentations, these power points run through the basics of involving local businesses, event planning, and media outreach leading up to and around your National Adoption Day event.
Business Basics
Event Planning & Media Outreach

Background Information
These fact sheets provide information about adoption and the history of National Adoption Day. The materials can be used for your personal reference and can also be distributed to volunteers, the media, and others interested in adoption.
National Adoption Statistics Fact Sheet
About National Adoption Day
Myths & Facts About Adoption

Logos
These logos may be used on event materials and other pieces for your National Adoption Day activities. You can change the size of these logos; however,, the dimensions, coloring and shading may not be altered.
Color Logo (EPS)
Color Logo (JPEG)
Black & White Logo (EPS)
Black & White Logo (JPEG)