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Social Media Learning Packages

What’s it About?

Your chance to get > share > use radical knowledge for positive impact.

Social media is hitting the headlines in nearly every sector of business, government and society. We’re here to help you get beyond the hype to make positive things happen in the real world.

Find out why everyone’s talking about integrating tools into their campaigns and online presence like: Facebook, Flickr, Wikipedia, youtube, blogs, Twitter, e-newsletters. Most are free to use.

Through experience and research, we know what works and have designed a learning programme that uses the best of individual, group and sector learning - with an affordable and effective mix of face-to-face, phone, email and online support.

  • Flexible, affordable ways to learn how to use the latest internet-based social media techniques.
  • Work practically on examples (including your own) that give clear insight to what social media can and can’t achieve.
  • Come and find out for yourself why this is essential knowledge, how to use it, who’s online, what they are doing and where you can go to find out more.

We live and breathe this stuff, and filter what’s important so you don’t have to.

Next learning package starts early July 2008…

Social Media for the Third Sector

“(Online) social networks… are the growth economies of the internet. And the rapid growth of social interaction online will lead to deeper changes for the charity sector, as people seek trusted personal connections in place of corporate communications…”

“The overwhelming majority of charities … want to engage with supporters in social networks… The pioneering work of charities online already shows how the sector’s landscape will change irrevocably, and for the better.” The Guardian - Society

“The number of charities using blogs, YouTube, Flickr and other social media tools, along with mobile technologies in campaigns, will rise this year. The challenge will be choosing the right combination.” From Third Sector Magazine. “Expert view: The rise and rise of social media”

We have a long-term, genuine commitment to helping make your sector’s impact in the world be as positive as possible - with a whole lot of help from the wonders of the world wide web.

Part One & Part Two will be specially tailored to your sector’s own context, looking at issues like fundraising, running campaigns, local and global issues on social justice and environment. Case studies (including your own) will get right into the nitty gritty of how social media can be integrated to achieve your goals.

Who will benefit?

  • Communications/PR/Marketing people
  • Project Leaders
  • Senior Management

…within charities, volunteer & community groups, NGOs, social enterprises and other third sector organisations small or large.

What will you get?

  • More attention on the internet, from the people that matter to you
  • Higher search engine rankings
  • New ways to attract funding
  • Greater participation from stakeholders
  • How to manage your online presence
  • Conceptual framework for understanding social media / web 2.0
  • Knowledge to set up your own website, blog, social network, Facebook campaign, etc
  • Confidence in being up-to-date and understanding the future of communications
  • Actual service delivery via social media (in some cases)
  • Case studies specific to your sector
  • Practical help with solving your problems
  • Ways to measure your impact online
  • Cost effective capacity building
  • A great day’s learning and networking in Brighton
  • Ongoing support.

Key dates? (pencil them in)

Stage One

  • Commitment required from early July for needs analysis and induction.
  • Group learning day is 11 July

Can’t clear your diary for 11 July? Call to find out about future dates…

Stage Two

  • Book before 15 July for a 20% discount.
  • 3 x 1 coaching session a week. Weeks beginning 14 July / 21 July / 28 July or by arrangement.

What do they cost?

From as little as £290 for Stage One (£75 for an assisted place).

What’s involved

Stage One - let’s get cracking.

Stage Two - let’s follow-through.

Assisted Places

We are looking for two motivated people / organisations to award 80% scholarships for Part One (and potentially, Part Two). Apply here.

About Libby Davy, education lead and co-founder of Nodestone

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Call Libby on 0845 508 5808

Not Third Sector?
Not sure which option to select yet?

There are many other options available for you now, from dropping into a two-hour social media clinic, experiencing our one-on-one coaching or perhaps a bespoke package.

You can also suggest sector-specific learning programmes. We have already worked with academics, the coaching industry, small businesses and others. See clients for a taste of who we work well with. If in doubt, get in touch. We want to work with people doing positive stuff in the world.