Cause for Conversation: A new media meet-up for St. Louis non-profits

Sponsored by purePR 

Your mission matters. It's what drives you, your staff, and your volunteers to do what you do, often with very little resources.

Your mission is your unique story and it's cause for conversation.

Mark your calendar for a special event designed to equip you to share your story in powerful ways:

• Lock-in on current best practice strategy for social media 
• Learn what it takes to pitch a perfect story to mainstream media
• Encounter the power of story-telling in building your brand
• Network with like-minded local nonprofit leaders & communicators

Cause for Conversation is a cost free, half-day summit sponsored by St. Charles-based communications strategy group, purePR. The program will provide you with useful insight and practical take-aways designed to improve your communications and branding activities "right now."

The event will take place on the campus of Immanuel Lutheran Church, located at 115 S. Sixth Street in St. Charles, MO (in the Fellowship Hall)

purePR's owner, Gretchen Jameson is a frequent speaker for nonprofits; leading workshops, trainings, and keynoting for intimate and large scale events nationwide. You can learn more about her, purePR, and the program line-up by following purePR on Facebook or Twitter. Or by checking out purePR's website.

We hope to see you in November!

Start the meet-up as a tweet-up

Start participating with purePR, Gretchen and the event topics early via Twitter using hashtag: #STLcause. you can also find purePR on Twitter.

Optional Luncheon

Following the event, join a limited group for a consultation lunch. RSVP early to claim one of 10 seats, and enjoy lunch and a complimentary hour of conversation and consultation with purePR. Bring your latest print piece, draft of a media release, or just plan to talk about specific strategies and concerns facing your PR and communications team, the conversation will be yours to direct.

Event Schedule

9:00AM

Registration open

9:30AM

Welcome

9:45AM

Social Media Mini-Masters Course

Gretchen Jameson, Principal & Owner, purePR

We're starting the morning off right. Explore three "must do" social media practices in the rapid fire, mini-masters course led by purePR's lead. Gretchen speaks nation-wide on the topics of communications strategy, thought leadership, branding, and social media, and this is a selection of her best content.

10:15AM

Pitch Perfect: Capturing Journalists with Your Story

Danita Allen Wood, Owner and Publisher, Missouri Life Magazine

Missouri Life is an award winning magazine, and its success is due to the expertise of its owners, Danita and Greg. Danita was a journalism professor at the well-regarded School of Journalism at the University of Missouri for 10 years, and she knows what it takes to pitch to media. Discover how to move beyond the traditional press release and secure more media coverage through outstanding, targeted pitches.

11:15AM

The Significance of Story in Nonprofit Success

Jane Wilke, Director of Communications, Lutheran Senior Services

Lutheran Senior Services is a highly regarded, award winning, multi-million dollar nonprofit. What makes it successful? Many things, but it is an organization that knows its brand and drives its identity with a clear brand story. Connect with what makes for a compelling, consistent, and ultimately successful brand story as we listen to Jane, an accomplished communications professional, author, and frequent speaker.

11:50AM

Closing

12:30PM

Optional lunch and complimentary consultation time with purePR

(Pre-registration required, limited seating)