Connecting with Community in New Ways: Using Social Media to Expand Your Reach

Event Information

Connecting with Community in New Ways: Using Social Media to Expand Your Reach

Date and Time:

Tuesday, April 26, 2011
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Locations:

Bike Factory
Bike Factory » 230 - Johnson Center - Training Room

Description:

This workshop will provide nonprofit organizations with the tools they need to engage potential and current volunteers online. With a focus on volunteer recruitment, this workshop will walk participants through the basics of social media tools, crush myths about social media, and focus on creating online content for different audiences. Messaging on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube will be discussed specifically, while organizations take a look at their overall online message using various social media tools. *You will leave this course with practical examples and an action plan for getting your organization on the right foot online* Individuals who attend the Encore Coming of Age® Learning Lab have the opportunity to attend this workshop free of charge.