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Training

2021 Training Schedule

JANUARY

ZOOM FOR BEGINNERS

Date: 21st January 2020
Time: 6.00pm – 7.00pm
Via DLR PPN Zoom

 

– How to open a free account
– Setting up the account
– Basic features of Zoom (microphone, sharing files, background setting)

– How to schedule a Zoom meeting

Course Fully Booked
EMAIL MARKETING NEWSLETTERS WITH MAILCHIMP

Date: 27th January 2020
Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Via DLR PPN Zoom

– Why use email marketing?
– An introduction to email newsletter providers.
– Building and managing your audience.
– Creating an email marketing strategy.
– How to measure success.
– Practical exercise where participants build their own templates for email marketing campaigns with
Mailchimp.
BOOK HERE
ZOOM TRAINING INTERMEDIATE (MEETINGS, AGM)

Date: 28th January 2021
Time: 6.00pm – 7.00pm
Via DLR PPN Zoom

– Exploring Zoom account settings
– How to set up large meetings
– Organising an AGM via Zoom
– Voting through Zoom
– How to set up a webinar through Zoom
BOOK HERE

FEBRUARY

GOVERNANCE: CHARITIES GOVERNANCE CODE

Date: 3rd February 2021
Time: 7-9pm
Via DLR PPN Zoom

Trainer: Andrew Madden

Governance Code explains the minimum standards you should meet to effectively manage and control your charity. This workshop will walk you through the requirements of the code including actions and evidence needed to demonstrate compliance. If your organisation has already started or completed the Governance Code for Community, Voluntary and Charitable organisations, it will help you to use the evidence you already have to comply with the new Charities Governance Code.  If your organisation is not a registered charity you may still wish to use the standards of this Code to implement good governance within the organisation. BOOK HERE
SOCIAL MEDIA SKILLS

Date: 9th February 2021
Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Via DLR PPN Zoom

 

 

– Social media landscape in Ireland.
– Why use social media?
– An overview of the various social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram,
TikTok).
– Developing a social media strategy.
– Creating impactful content.
– Growing your audience.
– Social media advertising.
– Measuring success.
BOOK HERE
FUNDING/GRANT APPLICATIONS

Date: 10th February 2021
Time:7-9pm
Via DLR PPN Zoom

Trainer: Evelyn Fitzpatrick

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This session is designed for those who are new to writing grant applications, or those who would like feedback on applications they are currently completing.

How do we make successful grant applications? This workshop provides an opportunity to identify the challenges and the most common mistakes applicants make. Participants should come away with a better understanding of appropriate language & wording to help better make the case for their grant application.

  • The challenges
  • Common mistakes in grant making
  • The Grantor’s point of view
  • The Grantee’s point of view
  • Be Prepared – having the basics to hand
  • Creating a team effort
  • Making the grant application process easier
  • Clear communication – Language and wording
  • Making your case
  • Tips on grants
  • Guidance on seeking grants and completing grant application forms
BOOK HERE
VIDEO MAKING ON YOUR MOBILE PHONE – PART 1

Date: 16th February 2021
Time: 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Via DLR PPN Zoom

Best practices for producing, shooting, and editing video on a mobile phone
– How to develop a story for video including storyboarding techniques
– Tips for choosing video locations and how to optimize lighting, and audio
– Techniques for video recording on the phone – practical approach
Course fully booked
GDPR

Date: 17th February 2021
Time:7-9pm

Via DLR PPN Zoom

Trainer: Liam Lynch

This session will focus on practical skills to follow through on obligations of accountability under GDPR. Participants will be shown how to draft a Data Protection Policy for their organisation and create procedures to support their compliance with the legislation. There will also be opportunities to submit questions.

 

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VIDEO MAKING ON YOUR MOBILE PHONE – PART 2

Dare: 23rd February 2021
Time: 6.00pm – 8.00pm
Via DLR PPN Zoom

– How to edit your video on the mobile device for quick publishing
– How to upload to social networks or websites from your mobile device
– The best apps to use for giving added polish to your footage and edits
– The secrets to creating video that resonates with a mobile audience!
Course fully booked
COMMITTEE SKILLS

Date:24th February 2021
Time:7-9pm

Via DLR PPN Zoom

Trainer: Derek O’Reilly

This is a practical workshop covering the purpose of meetings. Learn how to deal with challenging behaviour; draw up agendas; make decisions; take the minutes. It also covers summarising skills, formats, layout and presentation of minutes.

  • Understand the elements of effective meetings
  • Manage challenging behaviour at meetings
  • Keep meetings focused and productive
  • Produce effective agendas
  • Produce accurate, brief and clear minutes
  • Understand good practice in minute-taking
  • Understand the importance of agendas and minute
BOOK HERE

MARCH

BEST PRACTICE USING ZOOM TO HOST AND RUN MEETINGS

Date: 3rd March 2021
Time:7-9pm
Via DLR PPN Zoom

Trainer: Anne Walsh

 

 

 

 

  • Before the meeting
    • Setting up the meeting
    • Getting people to register
    • Reminding people before the meeting
    • Security concerns: Setting up a waiting room, customised link
    • Technical preparation: What participants need to know and do beforehand
  • During the meeting
    • Zoom Netiquette – muting, use of webcams, chat, use of Zoom tools
    • Using Breakout rooms to facilitate discussion
    • Use of Polls (only available in paid version)
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PRESENTATION SKILLS
Date: Wednesday 10th March 2021
Time: 7.00pm – 9.00pm
Via DLR PPN Zoom
– Creating a strong first impression.
– The importance of appearances: how to look your best.
– Body language.
– How to present strong content in an engaging way.
– Using visual / technological aids.
– Key considerations for online vs. offline presentations.
– Handling questions well.
BOOK HERE

 

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DLR PPN is a network for all groups and organisations working on a community and voluntary basis in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown.

Being part of DLR PPN gives your group the opportunity to participate in the local authority's decision making and policy development structures and network with other community and voluntary groups in the county.

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