Marketing & Fundraising Mash-Up: Video Storytelling for Erie Gives and Beyond

We’ve found that some of the best learning opportunities come from connecting with one another. Whether your title includes fundraising, development, marketing, communications or you were just given these tasks under “…and other duties as assigned,” this is a forum for you.

This Midday Marketing / Fundraising Focus Mash Up brings video, social media, and fundraising strategy together with a sharp focus on Erie Gives. Featuring one of the region’s most trusted video storytellers alongside a social media expert, this session connects creative storytelling with donor-focused strategy.

Chris Norris and Chantel Rodriguez will lead a conversational, forum-style discussion that invites participants to share what’s worked (and what hasn’t) in past Erie Gives campaigns. Together, the group will explore how video and social content can support fundraising goals, strengthen donor relationships, and drive giving — creating space for marketers and fundraisers alike to learn from one another and walk away with ideas they can put into action right away.

Light lunch will be included. 

About Chris

Chris Norris owns Revox Media, a video production agency in Erie, PA.

He helps businesses and nonprofits get professional video without the time burden or production headaches. Revox handles the full process, strategy, filming, editing, and delivery, so clients get video that captures attention, builds trust, and helps them reach more people.

The process is simple: Plan. Film. Edit. Post. 

Revox has partnered with well-known local, regional and national clients such as the Erie City Mission, the Erie Community Foundation, Curtze Food Services, Accutec Aerospace, and MSA The Safety Company.

Chris is a 2022 Erie 40 Under 40 award winner. He serves part time at McLane Church. He is married to Bethany, and they have two kids, Grady and Charlotte.

Learn more his work at revoxmedia.com.

About Chantel

As a first-gen Penn State Behrend graduate and Communication Coordinator for Millcreek Township, Chantel's career has been dedicated over three years to crafting strategic communication that connects communities. Whether managing social media, designing multimedia content, or leading impactful campaigns, she focuses on creating messages that inform, engage, and inspire. Her work has been recognized by NPP as a recipient of the 2024 Young Professional of the Year; with a PRSA award for marketing and advertising, and by sharing insights on authentic communications at a national conference. For Chantel, it’s about more than just sharing information—it’s about creating meaningful connections that inspire action.