Welcome to this week’s Training and Events update.
We're busy working on our next quarterly calendar and new events and dates will be available on our events calendar early next week. Make sure to take a look and see what's new.
Featured events:
All events listed are in central London unless otherwise stated.
Campaigning for political Change – 11 March
Join Lord Dubs and former MP for Gloucestershire, Tess Kingham to get the inside track on how to influence the Parliamentary process and achieve maximum impact from politicians who have successfully spearheaded shifts in law and policy. Jointly organized with NCVO’s Campaigning Effectiveness Programme, our speakers will provide tips and expertise on how to interpret politics and power and run a surgery to share experiences and generate ideas.
Managing social media – 12 March
Explore the advantages and potential pitfalls of using social networks for Third Sector organisations. Fantastic speakers include Chris Atkinson, Head of Safety at MySpace, Daren Forsyth, Head of Innovation and New Media at Media Trust/ BBC, as well as practical case studies from Phil Lee, Web and e-Comms Manager at ActionAid and Duane Raymond, from Stop Climate Chaos. Book now as there are only 6 places left.
Please note this seminar has moved dates to 12 March, previously 28 February
Communications for international Third Sector organisations – 13 March
Explore issues that might arise for international Third Sector organisations, such as the North-South Technology divide and insufficient local infrastructure. Discuss solutions and benchmark techniques. With Rebecca Evans from BOND in the chair and Dominic O’Reilly, UK Director of AfghanAid presenting a charity case study. All BOND members receive a 20% phone booking discount. Call now to book!
PR Strategy and Planning – 27 March
Take your knowledge of PR to the next level and develop a more strategic approach to your communications. Hear from Chinzia Marrocco, Head of Communications at SENSE, on developing your Charity PR strategy. This practical workshop session will arm you with the tools to devise and implement your own simple but effective PR campaign.
Events at a glance:
04 March Podcasting - only 3 places left!
06 March Introduction to marketing
06 March Introduction to PR
16 March Pitching to journalists and news release writing
20 March Accessible Communications
Media Trust exclusive discount for Third Sector annual conference
Media Trust members are eligible for a 10% discount at Third Sector’s annual conference, Increase Cut-Through & Unlock Funding Streams on 12 March 2008. The event will be chaired by Peter Hollins, Chief Executive of the British Heart Foundation, and features keynotes speakers including Max Clifford, on working with celebrities and Pamela Goldberg, chief executive of Breast Cancer Campaign, on launching word of mouth campaigns.
To book one of the nine remaining places and get your 10% reduction, please use the discount code MT10 when prompted at www.thirdsectorconference.com.
Did you know:
Paul Caplan, MD of the Internationale, recently recorded his presentation at Media Trust’s “Keeping web content fresh” workshop. You can listen to his free podcast here.
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