Digital

Computacenter skills-based volunteering opportunity

The Pride network at Computacenter, a leading independent technology and services provider, are looking to support groups that work in any way with the LGBTQIA+ community in Greater Manchester. They are offering skills-based volunteering on Friday 28th August at their offices in Salford Quays. Topics they will be able to provide support around include: 

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The Saltways: How to create videos for grant applications

Join The Saltways team for this workshop exploring how charities can create effective videos for grant applications. 

Does your charity want to use video to strengthen funding bids but aren't sure where to begin? Join The Saltways team for a practical session designed for charity professionals. 

  • Learn what funders look for in video submissions. 

  • Discover how to use video to showcase your impact and outcomes.

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Third Sector Lab: Open, Visible and Useful – Building Your Professional Voice Online

How do you build a professional online presence without feeling like you’re “selling yourself”?

This practical 90-minute workshop is designed for early careers professionals who want to use online communications more confidently, thoughtfully and effectively. That might include students, recent graduates, apprentices, interns, trainees, new third sector staff, emerging leaders, career changers, or people taking their first steps into a new sector.

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Social for Good: Back to (social media) school – How to refresh your strategy

September is the perfect time to take stock. Social media moves fast, and what worked six months ago might not be cutting through anymore. In this session, we'll look at what's changed, what's working now, and how to adjust your strategy so you're heading into the rest of the year with clarity and confidence. 

Walk away with fresh thinking and a clearer sense of where to focus your energy next.

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Charity Digital: How to master email marketing

Email marketing is one of the best ways to attract donors, raise funds, raise awareness, and highlight the impact of your charity. It is, in the simplest terms, an indispensable part of your marketing toolkit. There are 4.5 billion email users worldwide and research suggest two-thirds of marketers believe email provides the best ROI.

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The Saltways: How to create effective video content using your phone for charities

Join The Saltways team in this workshop for charities to learn how to create effective & high quality content on your phone. 

Does your charity want to start creating video content but don't know where to start? Join two of The Saltways team for a practical workshop for charities. 

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Media Trust: Creating scroll-stopping videos – How to hook audiences

Discover how to create compelling short-form videos that hook audiences in seconds, even with limited time and resources.

Joined by expert volunteer Fred Bhat, Executive Producer at the BBC, you’ll have the chance to ask your most pressing questions about creating engaging video content for social media. 

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Third Sector Lab: Inspire action and engagement through purposeful email marketing

Email marketing is one of the most powerful ways charities and non-profits can demonstrate impact, strengthen their community and mobilise supporters. Yet getting started, staying consistent, or even knowing what to send (and when) can be a challenge. This practical 90-minute workshop explores how to create purposeful, values-led email communications that connect with people.

The content will help charity leaders and communications professionals understand how to:

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Third Sector Lab: Connecting the dots – Using Microsoft Project, Planner and Teams together

Microsoft Project, Planner and Teams can be powerful tools in their own right, but when used together they can help teams collaborate more effectively, improve visibility of projects and streamline day-to-day workflows.

This session will explore how Microsoft Project, Planner and Teams can work together to support project delivery and team collaboration. You’ll gain a better understanding of the strengths of each tool, how information can flow between them, and practical ways to create a more connected project management approach.

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