Video for Nonprofits Workshop: The Essential Elements of Storytelling

Whether you’re making a fundraising video or a video for your website, you have a story to tell. And with most people turning to the web for their news, information and entertainment needs, great video content is key to getting your message out. So how can you make the most of it?

The web loves comedy, brevity and surprise. It also thrives on originality, featuring stories that are often counter-intuitive.

This workshop will look at the essential elements of storytelling including three act structure, character, tone, and plot development. Participants will learn about specific approaches to capturing the emotional, human angle of their story, and how to inspire and engage their audience with a call to action.

Format: This event will include a lecture portion and an interactive portion to practice and implement your skills.

NOTE: this workshop is limited to 40 participants.

Steve Rosenberg is the Executive Director of Pull Focus Film School. He has produced over 50 videos for non-profits and charities.

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When: Tuesday, February 11, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Where: Pull Focus Film School, 306 Abbott St, Vancouver, BC.
Fee: Suggested donation of $10 collected at the door

Snacks and beverages will be provided.

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TWITTER

Event hashtag: #Net2van
Host: @Net2van
Presenter: @pullfocusfilms

ACCESSIBILITY

Mobility Access: This venue is NOT wheelchair accessible.
Hearing Access: Speakers at this event will NOT use microphones.
Sight Access: Contact the organizers if you need an advance copy of the presentation.

We want everyone to be able to participate in the Net2Van community and events. Please don’t hesitate to let us know what we can do to accommodate your needs.

[January 20] Raiser’s Edge Therapy: Year-End Tax Receipts

Raiser’s Edge Therapy: Year-End Tax Receipts

It’s that time of year again – time to issue those year-end tax receipts. Join us as we go over some best practices and some useful tips and tricks in The Raiser’s Edge, while making sure that your tax receipts are compliant with the Canada Revenue Agency guidelines.

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When: Monday, January 20, 2013, 1:30 PM – 4:00 PM
Where: UBC Learning Exchange, 612 Main Street, Vancouver.

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Kirk Schmidt, Director of Professional Services with Method Works Consulting
Kirk has worked with some of the largest charities in the country with implementation, training, and support of The Raiser’s Edge and other Blackbaud products. He is a regular speaker at the Blackbaud Conferences for Non-Profits, and has served as moderator for one of the most well-attended sessions at the conference for the past two years. Kirk is certified in Blackbaud’s bCRE Raiser’s Edge Certification program, and was one of the first 5 non-Blackbaud employees certified at the second (Professional) level. Kirk brings his depth of knowledge of the software, along with his experience with receipting under Canada Revenue guidelines, to help you make the most out of receipting in The Raiser’s Edge.

LINKS

TWITTER

Event hashtag: #Net2van
Host: @Net2van
Presenter: @kirkschmidt + @methodworks
Venue sponsor: @ubc_le

ACCESSIBILITY

Mobility Access: This venue is wheelchair accessible on the first floor only
Hearing Access: Speakers at this event will NOT use microphones.
Sight Access: Contact the organizers if you need an advance copy of the presentation.

We want everyone to be able to participate in the Net2Van community and events. Please don’t hesitate to let us know what we can do to accommodate your needs.

November 14: Hands-On Digital Storytelling Workshop

You’re doing important, inspiring work. So why doesn’t everybody know about it?
Learn how tell your story so that it stands out by using free, easy-to-use digital tools.

$5.00: RSVP on Eventbrite

When: Thursday, November 14, 2013 from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM.
Where: Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House, 800 East Broadway, Vancouver BC.

$5.00: RSVP on Eventbrite

Our three hour workshop offers hands-on training in digital storytelling skills for nonprofits and community leaders.Topics will include:

The essential elements of storytelling
Creating sharable “digital postcards” on Facebook
Telling your story with video: it’s easier than you think!

INTRO – We Need To Talk: Social Media Updates vs. Real, Raw, Storytelling

Amplify your organization’s message through Social Media by finding a balance between personal and professional storytelling. How do you create a transparency that will engage your audience and increase credibility? How do you create a voice that carries the culture of your cause? If you’re looking to one-up your organization’s Social media game, this 30 minute session is a good intro to inspiring some good changes for the changes you’re trying to inspire. (Romila Barryman)

Facebook Storytelling

This session will cover the creative process in selecting images / typography, creating the images, and the strategy behind uploading to Facebook. We will also be creating “facebook postcards” during the workshop, so come prepared with a few images and quotes that can be combined. (Christian Mosley and Jen Cook)

Video storytelling

In this session we’ll offer an overview of what makes for effective video and then break into groups to create our own videos using accessible tools like cell phones and tablets. Groups will be guided on how they can tell their own story of self in a 1 minute video. (Eoghan Moriarty and Michael Stevenson)

Sponsor

Net2van is thrilled to be a recipient of the Vancouver Foundation’s Neighbourhood Small Grants program. They’re the best!

Photo adapted from Machine Gun Ettiquette, creative commons licensed on Flickr.