Press Release Review
Before distributing any press release, please send it to RE-volv at least 72 hours in advance so our team can review it, suggest edits if needed, and provide quotes or additional information.
Welcome
Celebrate the moment your energy savings begin.
We are thrilled to help you celebrate the completion of your solar installation and the start of your energy savings. This toolkit contains resources to help you prepare for and promote your solar celebration.
All of these tools are completely optional and meant to function as a guide. Please select the resources that best fit your organization and staff capacity.
Communications Support
RE-volv Coordination & Media Support
To help maximize your event’s reach, please integrate RE-volv into your workflow at each key stage.
Social Media Collaboration
Tag RE-volv on all social media posts before, during, and after your event so we can amplify your celebration across our channels.
Post-Event Photos & Video
After your event, please share:
- High-resolution event photos
- Ribbon cutting photos
- Community photos
- Short-form vertical videos
- Landscape video, if available
These materials help us celebrate your success, report impact to supporters, and inspire future nonprofit solar projects.
Questions about communications, media, or event promotion?
Cassandre Arkema
RE-volv Communications Team
Toolkit Table of Contents
- 1. Ribbon Cutting OverviewWhat it is and why it matters.
- 2. Event PlanningBriefs, RSVP setup, outreach, and checklists.
- 3. Event PromotionFlyers, social graphics, Canva templates, and QR guidance.
- 4. Media KitMedia list, pitch templates, media advisory, and press release.
- 5. Social Post ToolkitHost Organization posts and Partner posts.
- 6. Event Day RemindersContent capture and day-of coordination.
- 7. Safety ResourcesEvent safety, de-escalation, and protesters' rights resources.
Ribbon Cutting Overview
A visible milestone for clean energy and community impact.
A ribbon cutting is a public celebration of your transition to clean solar energy. It marks the moment your organization begins generating its own power, reducing its carbon footprint, and reinvesting energy savings back into the community.
Broaden Your Mission’s Reach
Introduce new members, local officials, media outlets, civic leaders, and community partners to your mission and long-term goals.
Ripple Solar Through Your Community
One visible nonprofit solar project can become proof of what is possible and inspire broader adoption throughout the community.
Advocate for Clean Energy
Use your trusted voice to explain the environmental and economic benefits of solar and show how energy savings strengthen your mission.
Event Planning
Build your event one step at a time.
These editable and downloadable resources will help your team organize the event, invite the right audiences, and prepare for a smooth celebration.
Event Brief
Event Brief Template
Define the event goal, audience, program, speakers, logistics, and communications plan.
Open Event Brief
RSVP Guide
Setting Up an RSVP Link
Create a clear registration page and collect the information your team needs.
Open RSVP Guide
Planning Checklist
Event Planning Checklist
Track planning milestones, owners, deadlines, vendors, signage, speakers, and follow-up.
Open Planning Checklist
Official Outreach
Elected Official Outreach Template
Invite local representatives and public officials to attend, speak, or recognize the project.
Open Outreach Template
Local Outreach
Local Organization Outreach
Invite neighborhood organizations, civic groups, congregations, schools, and community leaders.
Open Outreach Template
Booth Outreach
Educational Booth Outreach
Invite partners to host educational tables, demonstrations, or community resource stations.
Open Booth Outreach Template
Event Promotion
Turn your celebration into a story people can share.
Storytelling is critical to amplify your impact. Use these Canva templates and guides to invite community leaders, create event graphics, and mobilize supporters online.
Flyer Template
Flyer Template
Customize a printable or digital event flyer in Canva.
Open in CanvaFacebook & LinkedIn
Facebook & LinkedIn Template
Create a landscape event graphic that includes the event address.
Open in CanvaFacebook & LinkedIn - No Address
Facebook & LinkedIn — No Address
Use this version when the event address should not appear on the graphic.
Open in CanvaInstagram Template
Instagram Template
Create an Instagram event graphic that includes the event address.
Open in CanvaInstagram - No Address
Instagram — No Address
Use this version when the event address should not appear on the graphic.
Open in CanvaQR Code Guide
How to Download a QR Code
Add an RSVP, project, or organization link to printed and digital materials.
Open QR Code GuideCanva Tutorial
How to Use Canva
A beginner-friendly Canva guide for editing and downloading the provided templates.
View Canva Tutorial
Media Outreach
Tell the story beyond the event.
These templates help your organization identify reporters, pitch the story, invite media to attend, and share the final announcement. Customize each resource with your project details and local context before sending.
Media List
Ribbon Cutting Media List
Build and track your local, regional, community, and clean-energy media contacts, including outreach status and follow-up.
Open Media ListMedia Pitches
Media Pitch Templates
Adapt ready-to-use pitches for local outlets, trade publications, and national reporters.
Open Media Pitch TemplatesMedia Advisory
Media Advisory Template
Invite reporters to attend the ribbon cutting with the essential who, what, when, where, and interview details.
Open Media AdvisoryPress Release
Press Release Template
Announce the completed project, energy savings, community impact, project partners, and local significance.
Open Press Release Template
RE-volv Brand & Messaging
Tag RE-volv so we can amplify your story.
Please tag RE-volv at the bottom of your social media posts so we can comment, celebrate your organization, and share your content with our national audience.
RE-volv Logos
Download RE-volv logo files for event materials and partner communications.
Download RE-volv Logos
Event Day Reminders
Capture the people, place, and momentum behind the project.
Day-Of Event Checklist
2-3 Hours Ahead of Event
Morning Prep
1-2 Hours Ahead of Event
Setup
Program Prep
After Event
Post-Event
RE-volv Resources to Circulate
Downloadable and printable resources for neighbors and partners.
General One-Pager
General One-Pager
An introduction to RE-volv’s model, mission, and nonprofit solar impact.
Open Resource FolderHouse of Worship One-Pager
House of Worship One-Pager
A sector-specific resource for congregations and faith communities.
View One-PagerCharter School One-Pager
Charter School One-Pager
A resource for schools interested in clean energy savings and educational impact.
View One-PagerPost-Event Media Upload
Share high-resolution photos and video from your celebration using the RE-volv upload folder below, or email Cassandre if you need a hand.
Please share high-resolution originals whenever possible.
Safety Resources
Plan for a welcoming, accessible, and safe celebration.
Safety Checklist
Event Safety Checklist
Prepare for venue, crowd, traffic, equipment, emergency, and weather considerations.
View Event Safety ChecklistDe-Escalation Training
De-Escalation Training Video
Practical steps for responding calmly and safely to conflict or disruption.
Watch on YouTubeProtesters' Rights
Protesters' Rights Guide
External ACLU resource with information about protesters' rights.
View Protesters' Rights Guide
Share the celebration from your organization or with partners.
Choose the voice that matches your event. Host Organization posts are written directly from the nonprofit celebrating its own solar project. Partner posts are designed for local governments, funders, community organizations, and other collaborators helping amplify the milestone.
Only Partner Posts use the Partner Organization field. Host Organization posts are written directly from your nonprofit's perspective. Each caption can also be edited individually before sharing.