Member Benefits Orientation (February 2021)

Have you ever perused the library of free, on-demand webinars available to you? Did you know you have access to a directory of all FPRA members’ contact information? Are you a new member wondering where to start or how to get more involved? Come on down (to Zoom)! Capital Chapter President-Elect Zoe Linafelt will share […]

Holiday CapChat

Don your reindeer antlers and festive sweaters! Let’s swap stories from this bizarre year, support each other, and laugh. No makeup, suit jacket, or ring light required. Holiday beverage and cookie(s) encouraged. Guaranteed cheers if your dog/cat/fish makes an appearance. We will meet using Zoom from 5:45 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, December 10. This […]

Member Benefits Orientation

Have you ever perused the library of free, on-demand webinars available to you? Did you know you have access to a directory of all FPRA members’ contact information? Are you a new member wondering where to start or how to get more involved? Come on down (to GoToMeeting)! Capital Chapter President-Elect Zoe Linafelt will share […]

Dolly Parton: Crisis Communication CEO

“Dolly Parton: Crisis Communication CEO” describes three crisis response theories, including the emerging discourse of renewal theory. The presentation highlights how Dolly Parton’s celebrity and associations with the Appalachian Mountains allowed her to step in as the region’s de facto “CEO” following the devastating wildfires around Great Smoky Mountain National Park, as well as then […]

Sean Greenwood: Ben & Jerry’s Sweet and Cool PR Strategies

We are beyond thrilled to host Sean Greenwood, Grand Poobah/Director of PR & Communications and Global Impact Relations Network Board Member of Ben & Jerry’s for our September 10 program. Hear about the sweet PR operations and cool partnerships of this global brand, as well as their history and culture of corporate responsibility. About the […]

August Leadership Celebration & 2021-22 Board Installation

Join us virtually on Friday, August 27, from 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (EDT) as we celebrate our chapter’s accomplishments, recognize our members’ contributions, and look forward to a brand new year. The 2021-2022 officers and directors will be installed by 2021-2022 FPRA President Devon Chestnut, APR, CPRC. Devon will also present her goals for the state […]

Digital Accessibility on Social Media

Alexa Heinrich, Social Media Manager for St. Petersburg College, will speak to the Capital Chapter on Thursday, July 15, exploring digital accessibility best practices for social media with an opportunity for attendees to ask questions. Highlights of the July program include: General Info on Accessibility Assistive Technology and Devices Hashtags and Copywriting Emojis and Icons […]

Storytelling: Creating Emotional Connections with Audiences

Jason Rogers, Principal and Creative Director at Argonaut Productions will speak to the Capital Chapter via GoToMeeting about the importance of storytelling. Jason will walk us through his tried and true way to draw out the story in all of us (and your clients). Tune in to learn about the science of digging deep into […]

Politics at Work: Balancing the Risks of Political & Social Activism by Employees

This will be a hybrid event. If you would like to attend in-person, please email Cathy to confirm. We will meet at the Institute for Nonprofit Innovation and Excellence (INIE), socially distanced and following any safety precautions required. Details to come prior to the event. It is BYOL (Bring Your Own Lunch). On May 20 […]

From Home to the Stars: Helping NASA Communicate and Collaborate

The FPRA Capital Chapter welcomes Sylvester Placid, Communications Strategist at NASA, as the speaker for our April 2021 program. Placid determines the communications strategy and plans for the Communications Program (CP) within the NASA Office of the Chief Information Officer, responsible for network and collaboration services for the Agency. His work has taken on increased […]