The Benefits of Corporate-Charity Collaborations in Your PR Strategy – April 8

The Florida Public Relations Association Southwest Florida Chapter invites you to an exclusive “lunch and learn” at the Harry Chapin Food Bank for Non-Profit Day. Join Harry Chapin Food Bank’s Senior Major Gifts Officer Jennifer Denike, Harry Chapin Food Bank’s Director of Marketing and Communications Ryan Uhler and LCEC’s Public Relations Specialist Kennedy Van Dyke for an insightful session on how corporate-charity collaborations can enhance brand awareness, reach new audiences, and raise visibility and funds for nonprofit missions.

Join Us in Fighting Hunger in Our Community!

We’re proud to support Harry Chapin Food Bank through our upcoming event. For every ticket sold, $5 will be donated to Harry Chapin to help fight hunger in our community. Less than $5 a day can help feed a family of four for a day, so your participation makes a real impact. Get your ticket, enjoy a great event, and help us give back!

📅 Date: Tuesday, April 8, 2025
🕓 Time: 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Harry Chapin Food Bank, 3761 Central Ave., Fort Myers, FL 33901

What You’ll Learn
Gain valuable insights into how strategic partnerships between corporations and charities can benefit both parties. This interactive discussion will cover:

• The Power of Corporate-Charity Collaborations: How partnerships can help boost awareness and impact
• Building Awareness and Raising Funds: Strategies for effective messaging and outreach
• Tour of the Food Bank: A deeper understanding of the hunger crisis in Southwest Florida and the role corporate partners play in combating food insecurity

Why Attend?

• Learn how to leverage corporate-charity collaborations to enhance your PR strategy
• Discover innovative approaches to raising visibility for nonprofit causes
• Network with PR professionals, business leaders, and non-profit representatives
• Walk away with actionable strategies to create successful partnerships

Meet the Speakers
Jennifer Denike, Senior Major Gifts Officer, Harry Chapin Food Bank
Jennifer Denike brings extensive experience in fundraising and corporate partnerships. She works to foster relationships with businesses to secure support for the food bank’s mission of alleviating hunger in Southwest Florida.

Ryan Uhler, Director of Marketing and Communications, Harry Chapin Food Bank
Ryan Uhler oversees the marketing and communications for Harry Chapin Food Bank, including a partnership with WINK News for their annual March to a Million Meals campaign.

Kennedy Van Dyke, Public Relations Specialist, LCEC
Kennedy Van Dyke specializes in corporate communications and public relations for LCEC, helping enhance the organization’s community engagement efforts through strategic messaging and partnerships.

Who Should Attend?

• PR professionals seeking to understand the benefits of corporate-charity collaborations
• Business leaders interested in engaging with local nonprofits and causes
• Non-profit employees looking to elevate their PR and partnership efforts

Costs:

$5 from every ticket will be donated to the Harry Chapin Food Bank

• $20 FPRA Student Members
• $30 FPRA Members
• $45 Non-Members

Seats are limited – reserve your spot today!