[Reader-list] [Announcements] Workshop by FAT at Sarai (Online Campaigns and Social Media for Nonprofits)

[Mitoo Das]

Workshop by FAT (Feminist Approach to Technology)


Workshop on: Online Campaigns and Social Media for Nonprofits
When: 21st to 23rd December, 2009
Where: Seminar Hall, Sarai- CSDS, 29 Rajpur Road, Civil Lines, Delhi -110054



Social media can be used as a powerful tool for social change. Maybe you
already have a Facebook profile and may have even braved Twitter, but do you
really understand how to use these tools effectively? We will walk you
through planning your social media goals and will help you to measure the
outcomes. Your objectives could be varied-- perhaps you wish to recruit new
volunteers, energize existing supporters, inform donors or just market your
cause. We will talk about ways to get there.

OBJECTIVES OF THE WORKSHOP:

This workshop is for women working in the development sector (associated
with a non-profit organization or working individually). It will help them
learn how to plan and execute online campaigns using social media and other
online tools.

CONTENT:

       Strategizing online campaigns

       Integrating online tools into communication and fundraising plans

       Website best practices, including synchronizing with social media
outreach

       Best practices for a range of social media tools (Facebook, Twitter,
Blogging, etc.)

       Other interactive tools, such as email blasts, discussion forums,
fund raising widgets
       etc.

        Creating a social media strategy for organizations

        Learning how to use analytical tools to measure online results

ALSO...

           Participants will receive hands-on practice

           Experienced activists will share their knowledge, including guest
speaker Pramada
            Menon, prominent human rights activist from Delhi.

APPLICATIONS SOLICITED FROM:

Women working towards a social cause, whether associated with a non-profit
organization or working individually. Applicants should have basic computer
literacy. The workshop will be conducted in English.

COSTS:

Participants are expected to contribute Rs. 3000 towards the cost of the
workshop. This will cover equipment, food and snacks, resource material and
resource fee. Participants are expected to bring their own laptop.
Outstation participants will have to arrange for their own stay and travel.

ORGANIZERS:

-Feminist Approach to Technology (FAT)

FAT is a not-for-profit organization working towards empowering women
through technology by enhancing women's awareness, interest and
participation in technology. FAT also extends technical support and
education to Women's Rights Organizations and other organizations led by
women.

Website: www.fat-net.org

-Joint Leap Technologies (JLT)

Joint Leap Technologies provides web strategy to nonprofits and businesses
looking to make a difference. JLT specializes in web development and social
media consulting.
JLT and FAT together form a social hybrid, which means the majority of the
profit is donated to FAT. Together, they work to help nonprofits expand
their capacity through technology.

Website: www.jointleaptech.

NOTE:
We thank Sarai-CSDS for letting us use the Seminar Hall for the workshop.

REGISTRATION CLOSES ON: 7th December, 2009

HOW TO APPLY:

Please fill the registration from here:
http://fat-net.org/Registration_form_social_media_workshop.doc

Payments will be accepted in the form of demand drafts payable to "Feminist
Approach to Technology Society"  for the amount of Rs. 3000.

Both the form and the demand draft need to reach the address mentioned below
on or before 7th December, 2009.

ADDRESS:

Feminist Approach to
Technology (FAT)
A 6/1, Ground Floor, Adhchini
P.O: Malviya Nagar
Near: Punjab National Bank, Sarvodaya Enclave
New Delhi - 110017
Phone number: +91-11-46595829
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