AFP Fundraising Discussion Lab: Crisis Communication

Thursday, June 11, 2020
12:00-1:00pm
Free

In this month’s Fundraising Discussion Lab we are taking a look at crisis communication.  Local communication experts Vintage Foster, Valerie Vaz, and Caitie Nolan from AMP Media Group will discuss best practices during these challenging times and answer questions from you. AMF Media Group was named Crisis Communications Firm of the Year by Dow Jones and Ragan’s PR Daily for its work in facing the Occupy Oakland movement on behalf of its client Alameda Health System.

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, this virtual program is being presented free to members and nonmembers. Your chapter membership dollars are at work allowing us to offer free programming at this critical time! Not yet a member? Join us! Questions about membership? Reach out and our Membership Chair will be happy to answer them: afpsloco@gmail.com.

SPEAKERS

Vintage Foster
CEO, AMF Media Group

Vintage is often sought after for his expertise in Crisis Communications. In fact, AMF Media Group was named Crisis Communications Firm of the Year by Dow Jones and Ragan’s PR Daily for its work in facing the Occupy Oakland movement on behalf of its client Alameda Health System. 

Valerie Vaz 
Market President of AMF Media Group, Central CA

Val has more than 20 years of experience in digital and traditional media sales, management and marketing. Prior to AMF Val worked with the McClatchy Corporation in various roles within their newspaper markets in Modesto, Fresno and San Luis Obispo. Val is a graduate of Leadership San Luis Obispo Class 25, member of the SLO Chamber Economic Development Committee, serves as a board member with SLO County YMCA and volunteers with Arroyo Grande in Bloom.

Caitie Nolan
Director of PR and Content, AMF Media Group

Caitie has a decade of experience in creating public relations, internal communications and stakeholder engagement strategies that maximize reputation and brand awareness for clients in the health care, professional services, government and nonprofit industries. She advises clients using a holistic approach that includes media relations, social media, owned content, events and thought leadership opportunities. Caitie serves on the Board of the Armanino Women’s Advancement Network and on the Events Committee for Morning Star Outreach. She was named to PR News’ Rising Stars 30 & Under list in 2017.