Past Presentations

We know it isn't always possible to attend the CWC professional development activities, so we want to share a summary of the valuable information presented.

First, check out the CWC/BLOG as most of our monthly professional development programs, annual special events, and collaborative activities are posted with summaries and photos.

You can also access PowerPoint presentations and submitted handouts below.

November 3 - FPRA/Ad Fed Mixer November 3 - FPRA/Ad Fed Mixer
From October 27, 2011 - Save the Date!

November 3 - Invest in Yourself! November 3 - Invest in Yourself!
From October 5, 2011 - Earn your APR

October 25 - Who do they think you are? October 25 - Who do they think you are? with Kate DeSantis
From September 28, 2011 - Is your brand sending the message you want to send?

September 27 - Getting the Most Out of FPRA September 27 - Getting the Most Out of FPRA
From September 1, 2011 - Maximize PR for you and your business!

August 23 - New Board Installation August 23 - New Board Installation
From August 15, 2011 - Great people, a delicious lunch and fabulous view. Why haven’t you registered yet?!

August 4 - Ad Fed/FPRA Mixer August 4 - Ad Fed/FPRA Mixer
From July 11, 2011 - Join us for networking and a taste of Italy!

July 26 - Developing Your Own Stage Presence July 26 - Developing Your Own Stage Presence with Danae DeShazer
From May 16, 2011 - Local Theatre Pros Go Beyond Basic Media Training

June 28 - Communication Leadership Through People Skills June 28 - Communication Leadership Through People Skills with Greg Hoffmann
From May 13, 2011 - Find out more about leadership communications to improve your marketing outcomes

August 7-10, 2011 FPRA Annual Conference August 7-10, 2011 FPRA Annual Conference
From March 30, 2011 - PR 2011: The Evolution of Public Relations

Great Coverage for Your Stories Great Coverage for Your Stories with Kate Barth
From February 23, 2011 - Have you been concentrating on actively pitching lately?

Jan. 24 - Increase SEO using YouTube Jan. 24 - Increase SEO using YouTube with Maggie Lacher
From December 21, 2010 - Use it correctly and it can be more effective than your website.

CWC/FPRA Media Breakfast CWC/FPRA Media Breakfast with Brad Phillips
From November 16, 2010 - Do camera interviews give you the chills? Let Mr. Media help you!

October's CWC/FPRA Professional Development Luncheon October's CWC/FPRA Professional Development Luncheon
From October 26, 2010 - Have you heard the buzz about Festival sARTée?

2010 Nonprofit PR & Marketing Forum 2010 Nonprofit PR & Marketing Forum with Sarah Durham
From September 23, 2010 - Join FPRA and the Community Foundation for this annual event to network and learn all about "Brandraising & Other Clever Communications"

August Professional Development Luncheon August Professional Development Luncheon with Jennifer Moss, APR, CPRC
From August 20, 2010 - Don't miss words of wisdom from our chapter's past presidents & the installation of the 2010-11 Board of Directors

Communicating the Impact of the Oil Spill Communicating the Impact of the Oil Spill
From July 15, 2010 - An Ongoing Lesson in Consistency, Messaging, and Working Together

For the Love of Money: Why Looking Good is as Important as Doing Good For the Love of Money: Why Looking Good is as Important as Doing Good with Martha Wells
From June 8, 2010 - In June, we're joining forces with the Association of Fundraising Professionals for a special luncheon with Martha Wells.

Bringing Your Brand to Life Virtually, Virally & Vibrantly Bringing Your Brand to Life Virtually, Virally & Vibrantly with Brian Weiner
From May 21, 2010 - Join us for the Spring FPRA/CWC Professional Development Seminar, an adventure in writing for today’s world.

Know Your Customers: Low-Cost Research and Planning Strategies to Improve Results Know Your Customers: Low-Cost Research and Planning Strategies to Improve Results
From March 18, 2010 - Businesses are running lean and record high unemployment rates on the Suncoast have changed the way people think thus affecting their habits. How well do you know your customers?

Designing, Copywriting and Printing Techniques: The Perfect Package Designing, Copywriting and Printing Techniques: The Perfect Package with Brian Doemer
From February 18, 2010 - Are your marketing materials and campaigns successful? Don't miss this panel discussion.

Tough Times Never Last--Tough Brands Do Tough Times Never Last--Tough Brands Do with Shannon Patten
From December 17, 2009 - Unmistakable brand identity, customer loyalty, community service. This Florida-based company is the largest employee-owned supermarket chain in the United States and it continues to stand the test of time.

Cause Marketing Cause Marketing with Veronica Brandon-Miller
From October 2, 2008 - Who Cares, Wins!

Who's #1? Framing Your Messages for the Right Audience Who's #1? Framing Your Messages for the Right Audience with Patricia Courtois
From September 10, 2008 - Check out Patricia Courtois' keynote from the 2008 Nonprofit Marketing & PR Forum

Nonprofits on the Social Media Journey Nonprofits on the Social Media Journey with Nancy Schwartz
From September 10, 2008 - Nancy Schwartz presented this keynote at the 2008 Nonprofit Marketing & PR Forum

The Nonprofit Communications Audit The Nonprofit Communications Audit with David R. Voss
From September 12, 2007 - This breakout session was part of the 2007 Nonprofit Marketing & PR Forum

Presenting Compelling Stories to the Media Presenting Compelling Stories to the Media with Martha Wells
From September 12, 2007 - Martha Wells breakout session at the 2007 Nonprofit Marketing & PR Forum

The Power of Strategic PR The Power of Strategic PR with Debbie Mason, APR, Fellow PRSA
From September 12, 2007 - Debbie Mason delivered this morning keynote as part of the 2007 Nonprofit Marketing & PR Forum

Case Study: Collaborating for Maxium PR Impact Case Study: Collaborating for Maxium PR Impact
From September 12, 2007 - A great study on Museum's Month