This session is designed for those who will be actively creating the visuals for their organisation. However, as Canva is such a powerful tool for all team members, everyone is welcome to learn the basics.
A Community First Yorkshire event
Canva 101: ace the Canva basics to boost your marketing and more
Running a charity or small business requires you to be a Jack of all trades. As well as delivering your much-needed service, you also need to show the world what you can offer. That often means creating stunning visuals to both grab attention and articulate what you’re about. Without an in-house graphic designer or the funds for agency support, it can feel daunting.
Enter Canva – simple, intuitive software to help people create a range of imagery and graphics for any use within their organisation. And better yet, it’s free.
This interactive workshop will show you how to use Canva to create basic graphics for your social media, posters, reports and much more.
We’ll explore:
- How to set up your Canva account with your team, projects and brand kit
- How to create social media posts and videos (Reels, TikToks, YouTube videos)
- How you can use Canva outside social media (presentations, flyers, etc)
- How to create an infographic
- How to get a free Canva Pro account for a charity
Join us for a hands-on workshop designed specifically for charities and non-profit organisations looking to elevate their visual content. This session will introduce you to the fundamentals of Canva—it’s aimed at total beginners, so come with an open mind and all your questions.
During this interactive workshop, attendees will:
- Learn the basics of Canva’s interface and essential design tools.
- Discover how to create impactful social media graphics, flyers, and presentations.
- Practise real-time design techniques in a guided working session.
- Leave with the confidence and skills needed to create content.
- Get tips on how to receive a free Canva Pro account through your organisation
- We want you to leave with a handful of branded templates ready to use for your social media, as well as the confidence to dive into Canva and explore how it can further professionalise your organisation.
Before this session, we ask that you set up a Canva free account for your organisation, and have that open and ready for the workshop. Thank you.
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Who should attend?
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This session is designed for those who will be actively creating the visuals for their organisation. However, as Canva is such a powerful tool for all team members, everyone is welcome to learn the basics.
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What's included?
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All attendees should leave with the start of their first set of social media templates, their brand kit sorted and information on how to access Canva Pro for free.
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About the trainer
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Lindsay Hartshorn is the Marketing Manager for the Thirsk-based marketing agency Faye Levi Marketing, which specialises in supporting non-profit organisations with their marketing.
Lindsay has supported the Faye Levi Marketing team with a wide range of national, regional and local charities, membership bodies and local authorities on the successful delivery of their fundraising appeals, public awareness campaigns, rebranding projects, website launches, marketing strategies and other marketing activities.
Our team offers bespoke marketing training to teams wishing to sharpen their skills, either in a group or in a 1:1 environment.
Recent clients include North Yorkshire Together (FEAST), Rural Arts, North Yorkshire Sport, North York Moors Railway, Smee & Ford, RJC Dance, Sense Ability Matters and the Pension Attention campaign with the ABI and PLSA.
Whether it’s a more in-depth training session for your content creation or you just need some support with the marketing basics, Faye Levi Marketing is here to help.
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Cost and concessions
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£35 (including VAT)
Concessionary places
Thanks to funding from North Yorkshire Council, we have free ‘first come, first served’ places if you meet either of the criteria below. You can self-select a free place during booking.
Criteria:
You are from a North Yorkshire VCSE organisation with an income of up to £5k
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You are from a North Yorkshire VCSE organisation with an income of up to £25k that is experiencing financial hardship and would struggle to pay.
These spaces are limited so if a free place is not shown when you go to book, you can ask to be added to the waiting list for a free place on a future training session.
No shows and concessions
Please note that if you don’t attend training that you have booked on without giving seven days’ notice, you will be required to make the full payment. This also applies to free places. This is to allow as many participants as possible access to our training. See our Terms and Conditions for more information.
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Contact details
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Booking queries contact
Email: info@communityfirstyorkshire.org.uk
Tel: 01904 704177Programme queries
Email: communitysupport@communityfirstyorkshire.org.uk
Tel: 01904 704177
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Booking details
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Book your place here.
Booking deadline date: 12 February 2025 (noon)
