Bloomington nonprofits encouraged to register for exclusive media networking event on February 12

Bloomington, Indiana – Nonprofit organizations in Monroe County are gearing up for a valuable networking opportunity as the Nonprofit Alliance of Monroe County hosts its annual Meet the Media event on Wednesday, February 12, at the Monroe County Public Library – Downtown. This free event, which is set to take place from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., will give local NGOs direct access to media experts, so demonstrating their ways of sharing their story with the community.

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The conference is meant to assist nonprofit leaders in improving their messaging and understanding what news sources look when reporting local businesses. Participants will have the opportunity to highlight their mission, forthcoming projects, or most recent success story in a brief 60-second pitch. Local media representatives will be on hand to provide helpful criticism and discuss best ways to get nonprofit stories reported.

Apart from the organized presentations, attendees will have one-on-one talks and networking events, therefore providing additional opportunities to interact with reporters and journalists. The aim is to create closer relationships between the media and the nonprofit sector so that significant community activity gets the exposure it deserves.

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Space is limited to 35 nonprofit representatives, and registration is required.  Those interested in attending can secure their spot by signing up through the Monroe County Public Library’s website.

The event is organized by the Nonprofit Alliance of Monroe County, a coalition dedicated to supporting local nonprofits through collaboration and professional development. Key community partners supporting the alliance are United Way of South-Central Indiana, the Monroe County Public Library, the City of Bloomington, the Community Foundation of Bloomington and Monroe County, and

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This event provides a unique opportunity for local NGOs looking to increase their influence to interact individually with media experts and acquire the tools required to properly tell their stories.

For more details and to register for the event, visit the Monroe County Public Library’s website.