This Week in CWC

The PRofessional  - January 12, 2009

Pro Bono Project Bank Launched - Members Needed Now!

Our recently launched Pro Bono Project Bank  has been well received – already six groups have requested public relations and communications assistance for a variety of requests  from social media gurus to video development.

We encourage all of our FPRA members to review the requests and offer your professional assistance wherever available. Thank you for your help in enhancing the public relations profession. Contact information is provided with the job description at www.cwcfpra.com/projects/.

Seven Days to Pre-Register for Prof. Dev. Meeting

Olivia Thomas

Connecting For-profits & Non-profits: It’s Not Always About Money

Olivia Thomas is the former CFO for FCCI Insurance Group and the current Exec.  Dir.  for Safe Place and Rape Crisis Center (SPARCC). Her experience in for-profit and non-profit industries brings ways to successfully collaborate with community partners in this difficult economy. Hear new ideas and a fresh perspective that will inspire any PR professional. Read more about the speaker. January 21 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Advance Registration: $25. Members / $30. Future Members. Click here to register.

A CWC Sponsorship Goes Farther

What could be better than presenting your message to a group of communication specialists who study how to effectively spread the word? In the case of a sponsorship, it's your word and company message your presentation enables us to share.

That's why sponsoring a CWC professional development meeting goes farther. For $175, your company has the opportunity to reach non-profit, for-profit, and independent public relations professionals from throughout Sarasota and Manatee Counties in a brief presention at our monthly meetings. In addition to precious face time, you will get your logo highlighted throughout the month on our communications. Alert your company - CWC sponsorships are a great value! Contact Emily Sperling at esperling@edcsarasotacounty.com for details.

New Certificate in Leadership & Nonprofit Management

The University of South Florida Sarasota-Manatee and the Community Foundation of Sarasota County’s Nonprofit Resource Center have announced a new Certificate in Leadership and Nonprofit Management. The experiential, ten week program is open to potential/ current nonprofit managers and leaders. The certificate program covers: board development, marketing and public relations, leadership and coaching, organizational development and finance. Case studies, small group activities, speakers, a project and optimum networking opportunities will be included in the curriculum.

Classes begin on February 4 and registration ends January 29. Register online and get a description of the classes and faculty.

Stay Connected!

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