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SUMMARY:Our Love Hate Relationship with Social Media
DESCRIPTION:This session will walk you through the balancing act of investing in social media as an important communication tool\, while budgeting your time wisely; not spending countless hours creating content that no-one will see. We will walk you through the components of a simple social media strategy and review the basics of social media analytics; helping you better understand engagement rates\, reach and followers. Lastly\, we will have two Niagara charities share their best practices and provide us with real life examples of how to use social media effectively. \nPlease note: This session is designed for small to medium nonprofits who have either one marketing/communication staff or a staff person who wears many hats\, including handling social media. This session is delivered from a communications perspective and will touch on fundraising\, but will not be exclusively about fundraising. Communication Staff welcome! \n  \nAGENDA \nDOORS OPEN 8:30 a.m. | SESSION BEGINS AT 9 a.m. \nBreakfast buffet and hot coffee available. \n  \nPART 1: SOCIAL MEDIA FOR SMALL NON-PROFITS- Presented by Suzanne Veenstra\, Marketing & Communications Coordinator\, NCF \n\nWhy use social media as a communication tool?\nSocial Media channels to focus on\nComponents of a basic social media strategy\nThe importance of Analytics\n\nPART 2: ANALYTICS 101- Presented by Jay Strauss\, Social Media Consultant\, ASG \n\nHow to navigate Meta Business Suite & Google Analytics\nThe basics about UTM Campaigns\n\nPART 3: NIAGARA CHARITIES CASE STUDIES \n\nCase Study 1: Jess Doan\, Communications & Event Coordinator\, Community Care St. Catharines & Thorold\nCase Study 2: Annie Slate\, General Manager\, Carousel Players\n\nPART 4: Q&A + NETWORKING \n\nQ&A\nNetworking\n\n  \nClick here for more information and to purchase tickets: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/niagara-community-foundation-fondation-communautaire-de-niagara/events/social-media-for-charities/ \n 
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/our-love-hate-relationship-with-social-media/
LOCATION:Club Italia\, 2525 Montrose Rd\, Niagara Falls\, Ontario\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Rodman Art Institute of Niagara: Collective Conversations
DESCRIPTION:Collective Conversations\nRodman Art Institute of Niagara  \nAug 28 and Sept 24 & Oct 30\, 2024 \nRodman Art Institute of Niagara (RAIN) builds upon Rodman Hall Art Centre’s record over the past 6 decades of innovation and excellence in presenting hundreds of memorable art exhibits\,\npublic events and education programs. RAIN’s mission is to care for and share the community’s extraordinary 1000-piece art collection and continue to present creative and deeply engaging visual arts exhibits\, events\, and classes. \n“Collection Conversations” is a series of engaging lectures highlighting key works from RAIN’s 1000-piece permanent collection. \nDATES \n\nAugust 28 @ 6:30 pm\nSeptember 24 @ 6:30 pm\nOctober 30 @ 6:30 pm\n\nCost: Free admission with a suggested donation of $5\nRegistration: Not required \nLocation:\n104 St. Paul Street\nSt. Catharines Ontario\nL2R 3M2 \nWebsite: https://rodmanart.ca/collectionconversations
URL:http://www.niagaraknowledgeexchange.com/event/rodman-art-institute-of-niagara-collective-conversations-3/
LOCATION:Rodman Art Institute Niagara\, 104 St. Paul St\, St. Catharines\, Ontario\, L2R3M2\, Canada
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