Florida Public Relations Association SWFL Chapter

⏳ Time is running out to register! Don’t miss Non-Profit Day with FPRA SWFL at Harry Chapin Food Bank on April 8! This impactful Lunch & Learn dives into how business-nonprofit partnerships can elevate brand awareness, boost PR efforts, and create real change in our community. You'll also get a behind-the-scenes tour of the food bank and hear from two inspiring speakers: ✨ Jennifer Denike, Senior Major Gifts Officer, Harry Chapin Food Bank ✨ Kennedy Van Dyke, Public Relations Specialist, LCEC 💛 $5 from every ticket goes directly to Harry Chapin to help fight hunger. That’s enough to feed a family of four for a day. Your registration = impact. 📅 Tuesday, April 8 | ⏰ 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 📍 Harry Chapin Food Bank, Fort Myers 🎟️ $20 students | $30 members | $45 future members 🔗 Register now: https://ow.ly/Xecn50Vl8iX #NonProfitDay #HarryChapinFoodBank #SWFL #CorporateSocialResponsibility #CommunityImpact #PRforGood #EngageEnrichExplore #TheTimeIsNow #FPRASWFL

⭐ Congratulations to Tommy Gies, recipient of the 2025 Pam Nulman Soaring Eagle PR Award! ⭐ This special honor, named for retired PR professional and #FGCU instructor Pam Nulman, recognizes a student who exemplifies leadership, dedication, and passion for the PR profession. Tommy, a senior communication major at FGCU, has served as chapter president for two years, built an engaged student community, and gained real-world experience with the Miami Dolphins and FGCU Athletics. Tommy’s contributions have left a lasting impact - and we can’t wait to see what’s next. 💙💚 #FPRASWFL #TheTimeisNow #SoaringEagleAward #FGCUFPRA #FuturePRLeader

📣 Join FPRA SWFL on April 8 for Non-Profit Day at Harry Chapin Food Bank! This special Lunch & Learn highlights the power of business-nonprofit partnerships in driving brand awareness, enhancing PR efforts, and making a real difference in our community. You'll also enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the food bank and hear from two inspiring speakers: Jennifer Denike, Senior Major Gifts Officer at Harry Chapin Food Bank, and Kennedy Van Dyke, Public Relations Specialist at LCEC. ✨ For every ticket sold, $5 will be donated to Harry Chapin to help fight hunger. Less than $5 a day can feed a family of four, so your participation truly makes a difference! 📅 Tuesday, April 8, 2025 ⏰ 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 📍 Harry Chapin Food Bank | Fort Myers, FL 💲 $20 students | $30 members | $45 future members 🔗 Register today! https://ow.ly/Xecn50Vl8iX #NonProfitDay #HarryChapinFoodBank #SWFL #CorporateSocialResponsibility #CommunityImpact #PRforGood #EngageEnrichExplore #TheTimeIsNow #FPRASWFL

🔍 Ethics in PR isn’t always black and white. Join us for a powerful lunchtime webinar exploring how to navigate ethical gray areas in today’s evolving communications landscape. From AI to media law, this session will equip you with the tools to make confident, socially responsible decisions. 📅 Wednesday, April 23 🕛 12–1 p.m. 💻 Zoom link provided after registration 🔗Register: https://ow.ly/RWSj50VnLjl *Earn 0.5 CEUs for APR Renewal ✨ Don’t miss this essential conversation on ethics, trust, and the future of PR. #EthicsInPR #AIandEthics #PRProfessionals #ProfessionalDevelopment #APR #CPRC #FPRASWFL #EngageEnrichExplore #TheTimeisNow

📣 MEET OUR SPEAKERS! 📣 We’re excited to welcome Jennifer Denike, Senior Major Gifts Officer at Harry Chapin Food Bank, and Kennedy Van Dyke, Public Relations Specialist at LCEC, as they share expert insights on strategic corporate-charity collaborations and their impact on brand awareness, fundraising, and community engagement. What You’ll Learn: ✔️How corporate partnerships enhance brand visibility & reach new audiences. ✔️The role of strategic giving, volunteerism & joint campaigns in supporting nonprofit missions. ✔️A behind-the-scenes tour of Harry Chapin Food Bank, offering a deeper understanding of the hunger crisis in SWFL and how businesses can help combat food insecurity. ✨ For every ticket sold, $5 will be donated to Harry Chapin to help fight hunger. Less than $5 a day can feed a family of four, so your participation truly makes a difference! 📅 Tuesday, April 8, 2025 ⏰ 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 📍 Harry Chapin Food Bank | Fort Myers, FL 💲 $20 students | $30 members | $45 future members 🔗 Register today! https://ow.ly/Xecn50Vl8iX #NonProfitDay #HarryChapinFoodBank #SWFL #CorporateSocialResponsibility #CommunityImpact #PRforGood #EngageEnrichExplore #TheTimeIsNow #FPRASWFL

🔍 Ethics in PR: More Than Black and White Ethical decision-making in public relations is rarely simple. We often juggle responsibilities to clients, the public, our profession—and ourselves. So how do we find the most responsible path forward? Join us for a powerful lunch & learn webinar that dives into PR ethics in action, hosted by Kelly Corder, APR, CPRC of Sachs Media. 🗓 Wednesday, April 23 🕛 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Register: https://ow.ly/RWSj50VnLjl ✨ What you’ll gain: A practical framework for navigating ethical dilemmas, insights on balancing competing responsibilities, legal considerations, and a timely look at AI’s impact on the profession. *Earn 0.5 CEUs for APR Renewal #EthicsInPR #AIandEthics #PRProfessionals #ProfessionalDevelopment #APR #CPRC #FPRASWFL #EngageEnrichExplore #TheTimeisNow

🤝 STRONGER TOGETHER! 🤝 Did you know that partnering with a nonprofit organization can boost trust, increase engagement, and strengthen your brand? Join us on April 8 for FPRA SWFL’s Non-Profit Day "Lunch & Learn" at Harry Chapin Food Bank to learn how corporate-charity collaborations drive PR success while making a lasting impact. ✨ For every ticket sold, $5 will be donated to Harry Chapin to help fight hunger. Less than $5 a day can feed a family of four, so your participation truly makes a difference! 📅 Tuesday, April 8, 2025 ⏰ 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. 📍 Harry Chapin Food Bank | Fort Myers, FL 💲 $20 students | $30 members | $45 future members 🔗 Register today! https://ow.ly/Xecn50Vl8iX #NonProfitDay #HarryChapinFoodBank #SWFL #CorporateSocialResponsibility #CommunityImpact #PRforGood #EngageEnrichExplore #TheTimeIsNow #FPRASWFL

⏳ LAST CHANCE to register! Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to experience the award-winning campaign insights, the amazing food trucks, and the chance to connect with Southwest Florida’s best and brightest in PR & marketing. ✔️Walk away with proven strategies to elevate your work ✔️ Enjoy local bites from food trucks ✔️ Build your network with like-minded pros 📅 March 25 | 4–6 PM 📍 Backyard Social, Fort Myers 🎟️ REGISTER NOW: https://ow.ly/f6nH50VawkM #MarketingStrategy #GoldenImageAwards #PublicRelations #Networking #BackyardSocial #FPRASWFL #EngageEnrichExplore #TheTimeIsNow

🌟 Women’s History Month Spotlight: Marilyn Laurie 🌟 Marilyn Laurie (1939–2013) made history as the first female CCO of a Fortune 10 company. Her PR journey began with the first Earth Day in NYC, leading to a role at AT&T—where she rose to Executive VP. 🎥 Watch her story: https://ow.ly/wp4350VjUnO 📢 Her words inspire: "I started as far from the center of power as you could get... and I don't think anybody would've predicted... that I would've ended up as an executive vice president." #WomensHistoryMonth #PRTrailblazer #Leadership #MarilynLaurie #FPRASWFL #EngageEnrichExplore #TheTimeisNow

🚨 We’re giving you more time — because this event is just too good to miss! 🚨 Registration has been extended for 3 more days so you can experience the award-winning campaign insights, the amazing food trucks, and the chance to connect with Southwest Florida’s best and brightest in PR & marketing. ✔️ Learn from the team behind a Golden Image-winning launch ✔️ Enjoy local bites from food trucks ✔️ Build your network with like-minded pros ✔️Walk away with proven strategies to elevate your work 📅 March 25 | 4–6 PM 📍 Backyard Social, Fort Myers 🎟️ Don’t wait – register now: https://ow.ly/f6nH50VawkM #MarketingStrategy #GoldenImageAwards #PublicRelations #Networking #BackyardSocial #FPRASWFL #EngageEnrichExplore #TheTimeIsNow