In addition to a meeting in Boston addressing the issue of PILOTs and a strategy session in the Pioneer Valley, there were six regional meetings as MNN’s first phase of a public awareness campaign. At these meetings attendees received a media training from notable communications firm Morrissey & Company, who generously donated their expertise pro bono. Topics ranged from social media and writing press releases to who the local reporters are and how to pitch stories to them. During the discussion times, attendees immediately took advantage of what they were learning and found ways to collaborate on news stories. Local state senators and representatives also attended to offer their advice on garnering support for legislation.
2010 Regional Meetings Photos
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Sponsors:
- Center for Nonprofit Management at Stonehill College
- Non-Profit Alliance of Greater Lowell
- United Way of Massachusetts Bay and Merrimack Valley
- Greater Lowell Community Foundation
- United Way of Central Massachusetts
- Berkshire Community College
- Community Action Committee of Cape Cod and the Islands
Legislators who attended:
- Rep. Steven D’Amico
- Rep. David Linsky
- Rep. Chris Walsh
- Rep. Alice Peisch
- Rep. Tom Sannicandro
- Rep. Stephen DiNatale
- Rep. John Fernandes
- Rep. Harold Naughton
- Rep. Smitty Pignatelli
- Rep. Cleon Turner
If you are interested in sponsorship for Nonprofit Awareness Day, please go to our Sponsor page.
