Winter Non-Profit Forum focuses on Actionable Insights

MANAHAWKIN, N.J. - Jan. 29, 2025 - PRLog -- The Southern Ocean Chamber has been providing no cost Non-Profit programming for over a decade, dedicated to bringing topics and valuable industry experts to the heart of the Southern Ocean County community. Whether you volunteer or are a part of a staff of a nonprofit group; these forums connect through networking and educating how to further missions to benefit the region. The Winter Nonprofit Forum will take place Wednesday, February 12 beginning at 10 am. A dynamic presentation from ArtPride New Jersey's Advocacy Team has been planned to guide community leaders through the key distinctions between advocacy and lobbying, sharing actionable insights and best practices to elevate your organization's voice. Discover how to deepen engagement, champion missions, and more effectively activate our community for meaningful impact.

The forum will feature ArtPride's Director of Advocacy Operations Vincent Hall and Director of External Relations Vanessa Ramalho. Vincent Hall helps lead ArtPride's advocacy and governmental affairs efforts and is the new State Arts Advocacy Captain for the Americans for the Arts.  Before working for ArtPride, Vincent was a media consultant for a production company in South Jersey where he acted as the key liaison between the producer and clients. In addition, he was an Event Assistant at Grounds for Sculpture and oversaw the success of hundreds of events from start to finish. As the Director of External Relations, Vanessa Ramalho supports ArtPride's advocacy and government affairs work, leading efforts to move forward legislative priorities that support the sustainability of the arts in New Jersey. With nearly 20 years of experience in the nonprofit arts & cultural sector, Vanessa has led community education, fundraising, and grassroots advocacy projects across a range of organizations.

The event is scheduled to be held at Stockton Manahawkin Campus 712 East Bay Avenue. There is no fee to attend, but the organization representative must register with the Southern Ocean Chamber office by calling 609 494 7211 or emailing kate@sochamber.com   Grant recipients for the Ocean County Culture & Heritage Commission will receive credits for attending. Light refreshments will be provided. The Non-Profit Forum is presented by Southern Ocean County Chamber of Commerce, Southern Ocean Chamber Association, Stockton University Manahawkin Campus & The Ocean County Culture & Heritage Commission.