The Centre for Advancement of Philanthropy

Is pleased to announce:

An Interactive Workshop on

Social Media for NGOs / NPOs

With Noted IT Professional Mr. Yazdi Tantra & Ms. Chandni Parekh (Guest Speaker)
Date: Wednesday 5th September 2012 Time: 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Venue: Learning Centre, Xavier Institute Of Management & Research, St. Xaviers College Campus, 5 Mahapalika Marg, Mumbai 400 001.
Social media is a genuine game changer for all types of organizations, big or small and many NGOs are beginning to recognize its potential as a new and cost effective communications channel with amazing outreach. We at the Centre for Advancement of Philanthropy have always been in the forefront of building capacity for the voluntary sector in India and have since years been conducting seminars and workshops across the country from topics as diverse as Legal Compliance & Good Governance to Financial Management & Effective Fundraising. This Workshop will cover: What is Social Media? Why Social Media? How can NGOs benefit? Website Blogging Tweeting Face-book You Tube P-interest Drop Box How does one engage? Networking with others, connecting to each other and to resources The Power of the Cloud - Google and Google Apps The value of a specialist SEO / Social Media Marketing

About the Resource Persons

Yazdi Tantra has been into Information Technology (IT) since the last 23 years. A Chartered Accountant by qualification, he followed his passion to indulge in IT, first as a hobby and then as a profession. His organization ON-LYNE, has serviced many large clients, including multinationals, while spreading IT knowledge to individuals and NGOs with equal passion. Cutting edge technologies like Social Media Marketing and Cloud Computing are his current specializations. ON-LYNE offers free hosting services to any accredited NGO since the last 10 years. Chandni Parekh is a social psychologist and consultant with Samhita Social Ventures. She began helping NGOs online in 2006 by cross-posting information about interesting initiatives, events and requirements of NGOs and others on relevant e-groups. In 2009, Chandni started spreading the word about individuals and organisations in India that are seeking and offering money through Twitter, Facebook and a blog. Her Twitter handle is @FundACause

Workshop Registration To register for this workshop, please fill out the attached form and return it, with the appropriate fees, to the Centre for Advancement of Philanthropy, Mulla House, 4th floor, 51 M.G. Road, Flora Fountain, Mumbai 400 001. Tel: (022) 22846534. Registration for the workshop will be on a first-come, first-served basis as there are Limited Seats. Workshop fees include cost of training, workshop material, lunch, tea/coffee and refreshments. The fees must be paid in advance. No registration will be accepted on the day of the workshop.

Note: Participants are requested to bring their own lap-top computers with data card for internet connectivity.

Registration Form
(Kindly type or print)

I am / we are interested in participating in the Workshop Social Media for NGOs / NPOs to be offered by the Centre for Advancement of Philanthropy (CAP) on Wednesday, 5th September 2012 at Xavier Institute of Management & Research, Mumbai. I am / we are a member / not a member of CAP. My / Our membership number is:_______ I / We wish to register the following individual/s for this workshop: 1) 2) 3) Name of the organization: Address: Tel: E mail: I am / We are sending cash / cheque payable in Mumbai / draft favouring Centre for Advancement of Philanthropy for Rs._______, cheque (payable in Mumbai) / draft No.__________, dated,___________drawn on _____________________Bank,

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I / We understand that the subsidized workshop fees, per person, is Rs. 600/- for CAP members and Rs. 800/- for non-members. The discounted rate is one of the benefits of membership of CAP. Join now to receive a discount!