This session would be of particular help to anyone with limited experience of using social media for promotional purposes.

Simple and effective ways to use Social Media for your VCSE

Would you like to be able to use social media so that you reach the people you want to talk to and help?

Would you like to know how to make posts which catch your audience’s attention?

Would you like to get into direct conversations through your social media efforts?

Come along to a 3-hour workshop where you will learn the following:

· Which social media platforms your organisation should be on

· What to write on a social media bio so your organisation is found

· Practical tips on how to make an appealing social media post

· The importance of video in social media

· What to write on a social media post

· How to share your posts in Stories including adding links

· How to make the most of messages

· How to schedule posts

· Why personal stories matter

· Who to follow and how to interact so you are being social on social media

· Tips on how to make the best use of your time on social media so your efforts are effective

There will be practical guidance with a chance for you to make and post content in the session

Who should attend?

This session is an introductory level and would be of particular help to anyone with limited experience of using social media for promotional purposes.

By the end of the session, you will leave with increased confidence, a clearer understanding of social media basics, and practical tools you can apply within your own organisation.

Please note: This session is £10 to attend for VCSE organisations who are based on Leicester and Leicestershire only. We reserve the right to charge £45 for an organisation that falls outside this remit.

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