‘Mission Mavericks’ offers free communications guidance and expertise; application window runs through Nov. 15, 2024
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Muffy Lavens
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| Sarasota, FL – October 24 – The Central West Coast chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (CWC-FPRA) is back for the second cycle of the “Mission Mavericks” program. The program is part of CWC-FPRA’s commitment to give back to the community. Nonprofits are encouraged to apply. Those selected will receive pro bono communications support in an area of acute need by highly experienced members of the association. The application window is now open through Nov. 15, 2024. Applicants will be notified of their status in December. The program is open to 501(c)(3) nonprofits who have limited or no PR, communications, and/or marketing staff. The organization must be based in or conduct significant business/activities in Sarasota, Manatee and/or DeSoto counties. To be considered, the organization must demonstrate an acute PR, communications, or marketing need. Examples of potential projects include: providing a custom press release template and best practices for media outreach; building out brand guidelines, including logo design; developing a list of local media contacts; setting up an e-newsletter template and guidance on content development; and more. “In the aftermath of two historic storms, nonprofits across our community are navigating complex communications challenges on their road to recovery – which encourages our chapter even more to be a resource in these moments of great need,” said Hunter Carpenter, APR, President of CWC-FPRA. “We’re fortunate to have a wealth of expertise within our ranks, and Mission Mavericks is our way of channeling our members’ passion for giving back to help local organizations ‘fly far with PR’. I hope local nonprofits will apply today and take part in our second-annual flight.” CWC-FPRA launched Mission Mavericks in Fall 2023 and selected Children’s Guardian Fund as its inaugural nonprofit beneficiary. Over a four-month period, the chapter drafted press release templates, conducted a one-on-one website design consultation, and developed a human-interest story pitch around a laptop donation drive initiative. Learn more and apply at cwcfpra.com/mission-mavericks. All project work will be conducted between December 2024 and March 2025. Questions may be directed to Traci Willingham, CWC-FPRA Community Liaison, at community@cwcfpra.com. |
About the Central West Coast Chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association
The Central West Coast chapter of the Florida Public Relations Association (CWC-FPRA) is a network of public relations, marketing and communications professionals from Sarasota, Manatee and DeSoto counties who come together for professional development and to build a network of peers. As an active part of the oldest statewide public relations organization in our country, CWC-FPRA takes pride in being the largest chapter in the state and in having an almost 60-year history of presenting stimulating programs and advancing the professional growth of its members. The Florida Public Relations Association is dedicated to developing public relations practitioners who, through ethical and standardized practices, enhance the public relations profession in Florida. For more about CWC-FPRA, visit cwcfpra.com.