This online session will take place via Teams.

The overall profile and presence of your organisation determines how well you can attract new board members, partners and funders - futureproofing through the prospect of diversified income streams. Seeing the bigger picture when communicating the story of your organisation will help you to better connect with your audience and attract new opportunities.

This 90-minute workshop, delivered by award winning communications and PR consultant Jule Wilson will cover:

• simple processes to enable you when promoting and fundraising for your organisation
• storytelling to drive engagement and cultivate a legacy
• setting out your stall… is your website showcasing your value?
• demystifying PR in the VCSE sector and demonstrating impact

Who is this workshop for?

Offered free to all VCSE organisations operating in the Newcastle area. The session is suitable for team members who may have some responsibility for marketing/ comms as part of their role. This could include office managers, fundraisers, volunteer coordinators & charity leaders. A marketing background is not essential.

Connected Voice Sector Connector, supports businesses that want to make a positive difference in their local community by connecting them to VCSE organisations looking for help. For VCSEs, Sector Connector offers the chance to benefit from in-kind support from local experts.

This workshop is part of the Volunteering and Social Action programme, part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund with the North of Tyne Combined Authority as lead authority, and part-funded by the National Lottery Community Fund.