AFP is the professional association of individuals responsible for generating philanthropic support for a wide variety of nonprofit, charitable organizations serving the Central Valley.
New Member Ice Cream Social
Please come to a networking event celebrating the newest members of our chapter. The New Member Ice Cream Social will be held on August 26th from 5 - 7 pm at the Smittcamp Alumni House at Fresno State. All new members attend for FREE, guests and chapter members pay just $5!
RSVP online for this fun event so we know how much delicious Fresno State ice cream and goodies to stock.
For information, contact Roxanne at 278-8597.
Public Relations in the Non Profit Sector | July Luncheon Workshop
Date: Thursday, August 19, 2010
Time: Check-in and networking 11:30
Lunch and meeting at noon
Program at 12:30
Location: Pardini’s, 2257 West Shaw Avenue, Fresno
Cost: $25 PRSA or AFP members; $35 non-members; $15 students (no shows will be billed)
Times are tough - your PR efforts don't have to be.
Having a sound communications strategy can expand your support base and maintain meaningful relationships with current donors.
- How do you get there on a teeny budget?
- How do you use communications to keep your supporters engaged?
- How do you determine the most effective communications tool, as well as measure results?
- What are the trends in media relations?
- How can you take advantage of the latest capabilities of social media?
Our panel will share the the latest public relations strategies and tactics to help you build a proactive communications program.
Invest in yourself and your organization by attending this luncheon seminar. Click the Register Now! button below.
Our Presenters
Mary Anna Dunn, associate vice president for development, California State University, Fresno
Betsy Hays, APR, speaker, educator and facilitator Department of Mass Communication & Journalism, California State University, Fresno.
Jill Wagner, APR director of campaign communications, California State University, Fresno
Dunn oversees the university's Campaign for Fresno State, the largest fundraising effort in the university's history. Dunn came to Fresno State in 2004 after serving as chief strategist and leader of the billion dollar campaign for the University of Colorado. She has earned the highest recognition in her field. Ms. Dunn has a bachelor's degree from Northwestern University, where she earned Phi Beta Kappa honors, and earned a master's degree from the University of Colorado.
Hays has more than 18 years of public relations experience, and has been a strategic communication consultant for a number of nonprofit and private sector organizations. She is also the lead Public Relations Professor for the Department of Mass Communication & Journalism at Fresno State - a post she has held since 1999. She also serves as the president of the Central California Chapter of the PRSA.
A noted public relations practitioner in crisis communications, marketing and relationship-building, Wagner has more than 20 years of diversified PR experience in non-profit and governmental sectors, including 10 years operating a non-profit education foundation. She is an accredited public relations expert who has extensive and award-winning experience in public relations.
