Communications
Capacity-Building Program
A complimentary communications resource for Walton Family Foundation grantees in Northwest Arkansas. Developed to provide relevant, capacity-building support for grantee’s communications opportunities and challenges.
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Strategic Public Relations
July 17, 2024 • 11 AM CST
Led by Kristen Nicholson, APR
Strategic Communications is an important capability that leverages earned, owned and borrowed channels to effectively communicate directly to key stakeholders. In this session, participants will learn the foundational elements of crafting a successful PR strategy that achieves measurable results.
Kristen Nicholson, APR, is the vice president of public relations at mhp.si. She is a national-award-winning communications professional with more than 15 years of experience in strategic public relations planning, crisis communications, and implementation.
Social Media Strategy
August 21, 2024 • 11 AM CST
Led by Chris Bell Davis
Want to make a bigger impact with your nonprofit’s social media? Join us to hear proven strategies to engage your audience, drive donations, and build a community of passionate supporters. We’ll give you the actionable tips and tricks you need to elevate your online presence from “meh” to magnificent!
Chris Bell-Davis, the Content Studio Director at mhp.si, is a dynamic 2024 Telly Award-winning content creator with a rich background in digital media, social media management, and digital creative direction. A graduate of the University of Central Arkansas in Broadcast Journalism and Public Relations, Chris brings exceptional attention to detail and an innovative approach to navigating social media, enhancing brands’ online presence through his extensive experience and passion.
The Importance of Executive Visibility
September 18, 2024 • 11 AM CST
Led by Sharon Tallach Vogelpohl
Led by Sharon Tallach Vogelpohl, president and CEO of mhp.si. Organizations and nonprofits compete for share of voice as much as they compete for donations, patrons and volunteers. An executive-driven PR presence gives your organization that voice. Executive visibility drives awareness, credibility, trust, and loyalty. In this session, participants will learn the key elements of an executive visibility strategy and tips and best practices for the C-Suite.
A creative trailblazer in TraDigital marketing, Sharon leads with innovative ideas and creates space for team members of any rank to ideate and contribute. She serves the community in innumerable ways, leading business and philanthropic efforts across the region and reserving “non-negotiable” time for her parallel role as CMO, or Chief Mothering Officer, of her two young children. Sharon was named PR Person of the Year by PR Week, the Woman of the Year in Business by the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas, and Chaired the Rotary International Branding Committee alongside representatives from eight countries worldwide to launch the “People of Action” Campaign. She holds the Rotary International “Service Above Self” Award, the International Service Organization’s highest honor. In January, she will become the first female president of the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame. Sharon was also selected by Arkansas Business as a 40 Under 40 honoree in 2005, featured in the Where are they Now? 20th Anniversary issue, named a finalist for Arkansas Business Executive of the Year in 2013, 2017 and recently named a finalist again for 2024. She was named a member of the “Arkansas Power List” in 2016 and 2017 and named a member of the “Arkansas 200” in 2017, 2019-2021, 2023-2024.
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