A group of communications professionals as well as experts in nonprofits and leadership has designed a conference for community leaders, “Strategic Leadership and Social Media for Social Good,” to be held Friday, July 24 at the University of Richmond.
Keynote speaker Gradon Tripp was involved in the social media scene before the term was widely used. He is the founder of the Boston-based Social Media for Social Change, an organization that focuses on bringing the social media community together to raise awareness for worthy causes. Other speakers include Dr. Nancy B. Stutts, executive director of The Connect Network; Dean Sandra J. Peart of the Jepson School of Leadership Studies; Jon Newman, partner and co-founder of the Hodges Partnership; Cynthia Price, communications director for the Christian Children’s Fund–which is launching a new brand and a communications structure that relies heavily on new media. A panel of speakers from nonprofits, government and advertising/public relations firms and table discussions around particular topics will round out the session.
It is hosted by the Jepson School and the Communications Department, University of Richmond.
Due to space limitations, only one reservation per organization, please. No consultants or businesses will be included unless the person is representing a corporate foundation, or is the designated attendee by a nonprofit. A waiting list will be maintained if seats become available. Registration is first-come, first served. Deadline is Friday, July 17 or when the conference reaches capacity. The morning session is free and open. A buffet luncheon with affinity-table discussions on key topics will be held beginning at 12:30 p.m. Cost for the lunch is $18 and payment is required in advance.
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For further information: E-mail jepson@richmond.edu or call 804-287-6522.
