Publicist RFP

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Publicist / Communications Consultant Heart and Logic Foundation DC, MD, VA ONLY OVERVIEW The Heart and Logic Foundation is seeking proposals from a Washington, DC-based publicist or communications consultant to support the public launch of the HART Standard — the Human Aligned Responsible Technology Standard — a new AI governance framework addressing the human and workforce impact of artificial intelligence. This is a flat fee engagement. Applicants must include a proposed flat project fee in their submission. SCOPE OF WORK 1. Launch Strategy Develop a comprehensive media and public communications strategy for the Foundation's launch phase, including target outlets, timeline, and messaging framework. 2. Press Materials Draft all launch press materials including a press release announcing the HART Standard, founder biography, organization backgrounder, and key message document. 3. Media Outreach Pitch and secure media placements in relevant outlets covering AI governance, workforce development, technology policy, and nonprofit sectors. Target outlets should include national and DC-based publications, trade media, and broadcast where appropriate. 4. Founder Visibility Identify and pursue speaking opportunities, podcast appearances, editorial opportunities, and conference placements for the founder as a voice in the AI governance and Christian technology space. 5. Event Press Support Support press outreach and on-site media relations for the Foundation's inaugural public convening, including pre-event media briefings, press registration, and post-event coverage follow-up. 6. Ongoing Media Relations Build and maintain relationships with journalists and editors covering AI, workforce, technology policy, and nonprofit sectors throughout the engagement period. 7. Reporting Provide regular updates on outreach activity, placements secured, and upcoming opportunities. ─────────────────────────── IDEAL QUALIFICATIONS - Based in Washington, DC (required) - Demonstrated experience in technology, nonprofit, workforce, or policy communications - Existing relationships with relevant DC and national media - Experience supporting launch-phase organizations or new initiatives - Ability to translate complex governance concepts into compelling public narratives - Familiarity with AI, workforce development, or public policy preferred ────────────────────────────── PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS Please submit the following: - Brief overview of relevant experience - Two to three work samples or secured media placements - Proposed approach to the scope of work - Flat project fee ────────────────────────────── ENGAGEMENT DETAILS Type: Project-based, flat fee Submission deadline: Rolling until filled The Heart and Logic Foundation is a non-profit organization governing the HART Standard. Theobridge is its affiliated for-profit AI compliance certifier. Both entities are in active launch phase.