23 Oct 2010

Don't Miss PRSA's Annual Nonprofit Seminar Nov. 10

Don’t miss the 19th annual “Connecting for a Cause” on Nov. 10 at the Seattle Center. There’s a great line-up in store! Learn how to make social media work for your nonprofit. Get up to speed on media relations in the digital age. Hear from a local e-metrics expert about how to measure your success online. Find out how other nonprofits are getting maximum PR exposure despite limited resources. Plus much more.

This year’s presenters include Chris Pirillo of Lockergnome, Shauna Causey of Ant’s Eye View, Kristen Eddings of PATH and the Washington Global Health Alliance, Melody Biringer of Crave Seattle, Chuck Taylor of the Everett Herald, Evonne Benedict of KING TV, Linda Thomas of KIRO Radio, Laura Kimball of Jolkona, Aaron Blank of The Fearey Group, Melissa Tizon and Dana Lewis of Swedish and many more.

Wednesday, Nov. 10

8:30 a.m.-3:15 p.m.

Northwest Rooms, Seattle Center

 

Register here: http://asi-seattle.com/prsa1/register.php

 

SCHEDULE

 

8:30-9 a.m.

Breakfast and Welcome

 

9-9:50 a.m.

Make Social Media Work for Your Nonprofit: Tips from a Geek

Chris Pirillo, Lockergnome

 

10-10:45 a.m.

Breakout Session (Select One)

 

How to Write for an Online Audience

  • Chuck Taylor, The Everett Herald

E-metrics: Measure Your Success Online

  • Anil Batra, POP Multimedia

11-11:45 a.m.

Breakout Session (Select One)

 

How to Manage Volunteers and Interns for Your PR Efforts

  • Melody Biringer, CRAVE
  • Laura Kimball, Jolkona 
  • Moderator: Nikki Balcerak , Greater Seattle Chamber of Commerce

Engaging 20- and 30-Somethings: Rallying Young People Around Your Cause

  • Kristen Eddings, PATH and the Washington Global Health Alliance

Noon to 1 p.m.

Lunch and Media Panel

 

Media Relations in the Digital Age

  • Linda Thomas, KIRO Radio
  • Paul Balcerak, KIRO TV
  • Evonne Benedict, KING TV
  • Aaron Blank, The Fearey Group

1:15-2 p.m.

Breakout Session (Select One)

 

Creating Online Community

  • Melissa Tizon and Dana Lewis, Swedish

Nonprofit Makeover: Fresh Ideas from Fundraising to the Web

  • Bridget Perez, Tray Creative

2:15-3 p.m.

45 Ideas in 45 Minutes

  • Shauna Causey, Ant’s Eye View

3-3:15 p.m.

Wrap Up

 

Register here: http://asi-seattle.com/prsa1/register.php

Visit PRSA Puget Sound's calendar listings: http://www.prsapugetsound.org/Page.aspx?nid=35&date=11%2F10%2F2010

 

Cost: $85 PRSA members; $95 PRSA non-members; includes continental breakfast and lunch