About the Event

EmPoweR40: Comms for a Cause is a special initiative by the Southwest Florida Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (FPRA), created to provide strategic communications support to nonprofits that cannot afford dedicated marketing and PR resources.

Through this program, nonprofit organizations will be paired with experienced PR professionals for a structured, one-time consultation session designed to address key communications challenges and offer practical solutions.

Event Details

  • Date: June 27, 2025
  • Time: 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM
  • Location: United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades Community Impact Center; 1553 Matthew Drive, Fort Myers FL 33907.
  • Hosted by: Southwest Florida Chapter of FPRA & United Way of Lee, Hendry, and Glades

Schedule

  • 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM | Breakfast & Check-in
  • 9:00 AM – 9:20 AM | Presentation
  • 9:20 AM – 10:50 AM | Work Session (90 minutes)
  • 10:50 AM – 11:00 AM | Wrap-Up
  • 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM | Optional Networking

Who Should Attend?

  • Nonprofit leaders, marketing coordinators, and team members handling communications with limited or no dedicated PR support.
  • PR, marketing and communications professionals willing to share their expertise.

What to Expect

  • A focused, one-on-one strategy session with a PR or marketing professional tailored to each nonprofit’s needs.
  • A customized toolkit with PR essentials, including media relations tips, press release templates, and content strategy guidelines.
  • An opportunity to network, collaborate, and build connections with PR professionals and nonprofit leaders.

How to Apply

PR & Marketing Professionals – we need your expertise to help our local nonprofits grow their impact. Click the button below to sign up and be matched with an organization that needs your expertise. Just three hours of your time could make a huge difference for a local nonprofit. One morning. One conversation. Big impact.

Sign Up


Sponsorship Opportunities

We are seeking sponsors to help provide breakfast and event materials. Sponsors will receive recognition in event materials and during the event. Contact us if you are interested in sponsoring.

Lauren Bernaldo, APR, CPRC
President, SWFL Chapter
Florida Public Relations Association
239-707-1429
LaurenFPRASWFL@gmail.com

Madison Mitchell
Vice-President, Community Impact
United Way of Lee, Hendry & Glades
(239) 433-7555
Madison@UnitedWayLee.org