Operation Meraki Social Media Campaign Deliverable

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Operation Meraki
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Michael Thomas
Founder / Executive Director
(2)
4
Project
Academic experience
60 hours of work total
Participant
Anywhere
Intermediate level

Project scope

Categories
Branding & style guides Marketing strategy
Skills
graphic design marketing materials research
Details

Operation Meraki is committed to supporting veterans through innovative programs and services. To expand our reach and better connect with our audience, we aim to establish a clear and consistent brand voice that reflects our mission, vision, and values. This effort will enhance how we communicate with veterans, partners, and supporters, ensuring our message resonates effectively. As part of this initiative, we will create a comprehensive social media campaign deliverable to execute a targeted outreach effort aligned with our updated brand voice.


Project Scope

Goals for the Campaign

  1. Increase awareness of Operation Meraki’s programs and services among veterans, their families, and supporters.
  2. Drive engagement on social media platforms, fostering a stronger online community.
  3. Encourage specific actions, such as attending events, joining programs, or supporting our initiatives.


Steps for the Project


Understand Operation Meraki’s Foundation

  1. Learn about our story, mission, and vision.
  2. Research our programs and target audience (veterans, families, and supporters).

Develop a Social Media Strategy

  1. Define campaign objectives, key messages, and calls-to-action (CTAs).
  2. Identify the best platforms for reaching our audience (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn).
  3. Plan content types (e.g., posts, videos, stories) and frequency.

Create Campaign Assets

  1. Write captions that reflect our new brand voice.
  2. Design visuals (e.g., infographics, photos, videos) aligned with the brand’s style.
  3. Select appropriate hashtags for broader reach.

Build a Content Calendar

  1. Schedule posts with crucial details, including date, platform, and type of content.
  2. Ensure variety in content types and maintain alignment with campaign goals.

Track and Measure Success

  1. Define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as engagement rates, reach, clicks, and conversions.
  2. Provide a template for monitoring campaign performance.
Deliverables

Final Deliverables


Campaign Plan Document:

  • Includes campaign goals, target audience details, content calendar, and key messaging framework.

Campaign Asset Folder:

  • Pre-designed visuals (e.g., images, videos, infographics).
  • Captions and CTAs aligned with the brand voice.
  • A list of suggested hashtags.

Performance Tracker Template:

  • A spreadsheet or dashboard template for tracking KPIs and evaluating campaign success.

Optional Visual Component:

  • A presentation or short video summarizing the campaign’s strategy and assets for easy review by the Operation Meraki team.


Mentorship
Skills, knowledge and expertise

Sharing knowledge in specific technical skills, techniques, methodologies required for the project.

Hands-on support

Direct involvement in project tasks, offering guidance, and demonstrating techniques.

Regular meetings

Scheduled check-ins to discuss progress, address challenges, and provide feedback.

Supported causes

The global challenges this project addresses, aligning with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Learn more about all 17 SDGs here.

Good health and well-being

About the company

Company
Columbus, Ohio, United States
11 - 50 employees
Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society
Representation
Minority-Owned Veteran-Owned Community-Focused

We are on a mission to change the veteran transition landscape for veterans and their families so that they can successfully reacclimate to civilian life in a way that maximizes their personal and professional potential.

Our vision is world where all Veterans and their families successfully transition to their next mission in life.