Communications Toolkit
The GroundBreak Coalition Communications Toolkit is your go-to resource for sharing our collective story and amplifying our mission. Inside, you’ll find one-pagers, logos, elevator pitches, messaging templates, and media assets—all designed to help you communicate GroundBreak’s impact with clarity and confidence.
One-Pagers
Our one-pagers provide clear, concise overviews of GroundBreak’s initiatives, goals, and impact. Use these documents to introduce GroundBreak to partners, funders, and community stakeholders, or to support presentations and outreach events.
Elevator Pitch
This ready-made elevator pitch offers a succinct summary of GroundBreak’s mission and vision. Use it as a starting point for conversations, emails, or presentations to quickly convey who we are and why our work matters.
GroundBreak Logos
Download official GroundBreak Coalition logos to ensure your materials and presentations reflect our shared brand identity. Please use these files in accordance with the provided brand guidelines to maintain visual consistency across all communications.
Media Protocol
Our media protocol outlines best practices and guidelines for engaging with journalists, responding to media inquiries, and representing GroundBreak in public forums. Review this section to ensure all communications are consistent, accurate, and aligned with our coalition’s values and messaging.
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FAQs (Coming Soon)
Find tips for effective communications, answers to common questions, and guidance on how to maximize the impact of your outreach using toolkit resources. This section ensures you have the support and clarity needed to be a confident GroundBreak ambassador.
Media Room
The media room provides access to GroundBreak’s latest press releases, high-resolution photos, and official statements. Use these materials to support your outreach, share timely updates, and highlight GroundBreak’s work in your own communications and media engagements.
Previous Media Coverage:
- Minnesota coalition gathers nearly $1B in pledges to help build wealth in Black communities
MPR News - GroundBreak announces nearly $1 billion in investments to build Black wealth in Minneapolis, St. Paul
Sahan Journal - Local coalition so far has raised nearly $1B to help Black homeowners, entrepreneurs
Star Tribune - New $1B investment aims to help Black community build generational wealth
KARE 11 - GroundBreak Coalition’s Big Announcement
Almanac - GroundBreak Coalition announces investments totaling nearly $1 billion
Philanthropy News Digest - GroundBreak Coalition Announces Nearly $1B In Investments To Support Black Homebuyers And Entrepreneurs In Minneapolis
Yahoo! Finance - The GroundBreak Coalition Has Raised $1B In Funds To Help Boost Black Ownership of Homes and Businesses In Minneapolis
Black Enterprise - GroundBreak, Center for Economic Inclusion expand efforts to close wealth gaps
Pioneer Press
- Minnesota’s Future: Investing in Dreams of Minnesotans Left Behind
Star Tribune - Huntington’s Minnesota President Seeks Racial Justice Through Banking Role
MinnPost - New Public-Private Effort Hopes to Build $2B Fund to Revitalize Twin Cities
Star Tribune - An Idea, Groundbreaking Change
KARE 11 - 5 Takeaways from GroundBreak Coalition’s Launch
GroundBreak Coalition - Silicon Valley Bank Collapse Adds Urgency to Minnesota’s GroundBreak Coalition Efforts to Reimagine How Capital Flows to Black Wealth Builders
GroundBreak Coalition - Collective Will and Intentional Action: Philanthropy’s Role in Boldly Reimagining What’s Possible
GroundBreak Coalition
Contact for Media Coordination
Stan Alleyne, GBC Communications
stan@theamaconsultants.com – 612-704-6621