DES MOINES – (April 23, 2009) Hanser & Associates, a national public relations firm, today announced the winner of its ‘Signs of Spring’ online contest. Rachel Manuel, Volunteer Engagement Coordinator of United Way of Central Iowa, won pro-bono public relations for the central Iowa not-for-profit organization of her choice.

Manuel named the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service as the organization to receive up to $5,000 worth of PR services. Hanser & Associates will review of the Commission’s public relations program and make recommendations to improve the organization’s vitality.

Hanser & Associates selected Manuel as the contest winner during its April 7 ‘Spring Fling’ event. Manuel also received two communications books as part of the prize.

“Thank you for Hanser & Associates’ support of the Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service. This is very exciting for me as the Young Adult Commissioner, and I am appreciative of your organization’s commitment to helping the not-for-profit community in Iowa,” said Manuel.

The Iowa Commission on Volunteer Service exists to foster a bi-partisan, state-level commitment to advancing service initiatives in the state and to support community service agencies that depend on volunteers to meet community needs, and make a difference in local communities.  Programs administered by Commission include AmeriCorps, Iowa Mentoring Partnership, Iowa’s Promise and RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer Program).

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Posted: April 23, 2009 at 8:23 am by sarag