Guidelines for Collaboration with PPC

We received feedback from Pod leaders and the Pod Advisory Committee (PAC) to outline guidelines for Pod leader and PlantPure Communities (PPC) Collaboration. PPC is happy to work with Pods on educational events, to promote Pod activities, and to connect Pod leaders and Pod members with various PPC campaigns. This guide will serve as an overview of the collaborative process.

First, please review the Pod Leader Responsibilities and Rules of Conduct, which you signed when becoming a Pod leader.

Next, review the following process for collaborating with PPC in a variety of ways. Please note the timeline needed, the appropriate contact person, and parameters of the collaboration.

Finding Local Members for Your Pod / Sharing Pod Event Announcements

• Timeline: At least 2 weeks prior to your first event, or a successive event

• Contact: Kera (klinn@plantpurecommunities.org)

• Parameters: Twice a year PPC can send an email invitation to PPC’s mailing list subscribers in your local area to alert them that a new Pod is in town, or to share your Pod’s event.

Sharing Your Pod News on PPC’s Website

• Timeline: Submit any time. Expect at least 2 weeks until your story is reviewed and published on the website.

• Contact: Submit your Pod news here.

• Parameters: Pod News is a source for inspiration, ideas, and exciting updates from Pod Leaders. Share what you are doing to engage and support your community, such as hosting potlucks, attending or organizing veg fests, inviting speakers, holding film screenings or cooking demos, or engaging in community outreach.

Live Streaming in the Private Pod Leader Facebook Group

• Timeline: Submit event info 2 weeks prior to event

• Contact: podsupport@plantpurecommunities.org

• Parameters: PPC can help you do a test run a few days before the event, and can help Pod Leaders become temporary admins in the Facebook group.

Sharing your Pod Event or Resource with Other Pod leaders via PPC Email List

• Timeline: 4 weeks notice

• Contact: Caroline (cdyar@plantpurecommunities.org)

• Parameters: Send an email to members of the Pod Network regarding an opportunity for Pod leaders or Pod members.

Pod Networking Hours Webinar Appearance/Presentation

• Timeline: 6 weeks notice

• Contact: Josh (jwayne@plantpurecommunities.org)

• Parameters: Propose your presentation topic and dates which work for you.

Pod Leader Engagement Suggestions Email Content Suggestions/Monthly Themes

• Timeline: 4 + weeks notice

• Contact: Ella (estephens@plantpurecommunities.org)

• Parameters: Share content which is relevant for all Pod leaders. Pod Leaders are welcome to share an idea for a monthly theme.

PPC Newsletter Content Suggestions

• Timeline: 4 + weeks notice

• Contact: Caroline (cdyar@plantpurecommunities.org)

• Parameters: Propose content which is relevant to the entire PPC emailing list.

Working with PPC on Your Zoom Events

• Timeline: Submit event info 4 weeks prior to event

• Contact: podsupport@plantpurecommunities.org

• Parameters: Consult our ACTION SHEET: HOSTING A WEBINAR WITH PPC. PPC can help you do a Zoom test run (breakout rooms, etc.) a few days before the event. Refers to online events, such as webinars, virtual workshops, guest speakers, film screenings/discussions, and more. Events must adhere to PPC’s Culinary Philosophy. Provide PPC staff a time slot (can be 5 minutes or less) to present information about PPC during your event.

Ask PPC to Share Your Social Media Post or Meme

• Timeline: 2 + weeks notice

• Contact: Ella (estephens@plantpurecommunities.org)

• Parameters: Send memes/graphics/Facebook events/flyers to PPC for scheduling.

Creating a New PPC Action or Info Sheet

• Timeline: Accepted any time

• Contact: info@plantpurecommunities.org

• Parameters: Please make sure the content adheres to PPC’s mission and is well written and edited.

Translation of PPC Materials

• Timeline: Depending on the language and availability of translators, translated documents can take months to finalize.

• Contact: Josh (jwayne@plantpurecommunities.org) with your proposal and skills offered.

• Parameters: We welcome you to send in translation requests as well, but please understand these cannot be completed urgently, or may not be able to be completed unless we have appropriate translators.

Pod/PPC Collaboration on Your Pod Activities or PPC Sponsorship of Your Event

• Timeline: 4 weeks notice

• Contact: info@plantpurecommunities.org

• Parameters: Indicate your interest to PPC a month in advance, especially if the collaboration or sponsorship needs content development and memes for promotion. After we confirm collaboration, please send all of the details (images, name of the event, date/time, etc.) ASAP.

Use of the PlantPure Communities Name

• Parameters: Proper terminology includes following the language outlined below

• PPC’s Style Guide:

  • Always write "Pod" (not "pod" or "POD")

  • When written together, “Pod Network” should have both letters capitalized

  • Write “PlantPure Communities (PPC)” before using just the “PPC” acronym

  • "PlantPure" is always spelled as one word, and capitalized as shown

  • “Pod leaders” can be written with a lowercase L

  • “WFPB” when written out should be “whole food, plant-based”

  • Note that the PPC Logo and Name are Trademarked

  • Do not use the term “PlantPure” in your Pod’s name

  • PlantPure Communities is not the same as PlantPure Inc. or PlantPure Nation

Other Opportunities for Collaboration:

Jumpstarts in Your Community Contact: info@plantpurecommunities.org

Please note: Not all collaboration requests can be honored.