MGH's Kathleen Shaffer Joins Inaugural Class of GIVE Program
BALTIMORE (March 30, 2010) - Kathleen Shaffer, public relations account manager at MGH, has been selected to participate in the inaugural class of Business Volunteers Unlimited Maryland's Getting Involved with Volunteer Experiences (GIVE) program. The initiative introduces young professionals to how they can improve their communities through volunteerism and leadership.
GIVE classmates will spend the next two years with like-minded professionals learning about issues facing the community and developing civic leadership skills. The experience will culminate in a volunteer leadership position with a nonprofit. During the first year of the program, the class will participate in learning seminars, volunteer opportunities and networking events. The second year of the program is a blend of intensive leadership development and continued participation in class events and seminars. Participants will also gain hands-on board experience by serving on the GIVE advisory board.
BVU is a nonprofit organization that strengthens the community by connecting people and businesses with the organizations that need their help. BVU coordinates volunteer activities, trains and places business professionals on nonprofit boards of directors, and provides board consulting and training services to nonprofits.
To learn more about BVU, visit: www.bvumaryland.org or call 410-366-6030.
About MGH
MGH is a full-service marketing communications firm offering advertising, public relations, media planning/buying, creative design and production, interactive (design, development and marketing), market research, direct response, relationship marketing and word of mouth/social media marketing.
MGH maintains a diverse client base spanning multiple industries. Current clients include Papa John's Pizza, Texas Instruments, Visit Baltimore, the National Aquarium, Medifast, Baltimore International College, University of Maryland University College, Towson University, Nobel Learning Communities, Ocean City, Md., Department of Tourism, Smyth Jewelers and Suburban Hospital.
Based in Baltimore, MGH is one of Maryland's largest agencies, with more than $65 million in annual billings. MGH launched the first Word of Mouth/Social Media department in Baltimore: http://mghwom.com. For more information on MGH and its services, visit www.mghus.com. To view our latest creative work, visit www.youtube.com/mghtv.
