AFP Space Coast Chapter Meeting
Leveraging Social Media for Fundraising
Presented by Chatter Buzz Media
You've probably heard a lot about the rise in popularity of new social media platforms. But how can it benefit your fundraising efforts?
The Space Coast Chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) invites you to join us for our next chapter meeting and training workshop on Friday, September 19, 2014, presented by Donna Raphael and Nicole Knox from Orlando-based Chatter Buzz Media. This interactive session will show you how to engage donors, supporters, partners and community stakeholders alike through the power of the Internet. You’ll be armed with practical tools to spur meaningful dialogue, boost your communication and fundraising initiatives, and avoid pitfalls.
Meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn in Viera. Continental breakfast will be served.
8:00 - 8:30 a.m. Registration, networking, and breakfast
8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Chapter Announcements & Presentation by Kelly Dowling, MBA, CFRE
Cost: $20 for members; $30 for non-members (Advance online payment preferred)
About our speaker:
Founded by a senior engineer who was recruited by Google and an award-winning journalist, Chatter Buzz Media is a full-service Internet marketing firm based in Orlando, Fla. The company specializes in website design, search engine optimization (SEO), social media marketing and content creation. Chatter Buzz won the Social Madness corporate social media challenge for the Orlando small business category and its website for Orange County Government was named best in the U.S. For more information, visit http://www.chatterbuzzmedia.com
Speaker Bios:
Donna Raphael
An early adopter of all things web, Donna first dabbled in social media marketing while still a student when she built a Facebook fan base of up to 10,000 followers for CruzanŽ Rum – simply because she enjoyed the product as a consumer. Today, Donna expands our clients’ social media presence, active engagement, and key performance indexes within a variety of projects. Donna most recently spoke about social media at the Crimestoppers National Convention in Austin, Texas. Originally from The Commonwealth of Dominica, a beautiful island in the Caribbean, Donna earned a B.S. in Computer Information Sciences & Web Development from DeVry University and a B.A. in Recording Arts and Music Engineering from Full Sail University. She is currently earning a Master’s degree in Project Management. When not managing social media, Donna enjoys playing 5 instruments and studying astronomy.
Nicole Knox
A gifted copywriter and photographer, Nicole uses creativity to bring social media campaigns to life. On a daily basis Nicole manages multiple client social media accounts, researches and implements digital marketing strategies, and nurtures relationships with influencers to increase brand awareness online. Nicole manages social media for a national non-profit, NRAA, an organization representing dialysis facilities and centers throughout the United States. She will be conducting live social media at the group's national conference in Chicago in October. A proud AlumKnight, Nicole earned a B.A. in Public Relations & Advertising from the University of Central Florida. When not working, Nicole enjoys the arts, traveling, and playing with her dog, Luna.