Myth buster: You don’t need boardroom experience to join a charity board! Charities are looking for a mix of skills and experience: • Just a few hours each month • Hybrid meetings available • Career boosting Turn your passion into positive impact at: trusteesweek.org

How confident are you that your charity's comms are ethical and responsible? 🤔 Join our three-part online webinar series to build the skills and confidence to communicate with integrity. Book individual sessions or join the full series at a discounted rate! https://bit.ly/4fNn6pp

Mental health at work isn't just about individual wellbeing. It's also about the culture your organisation creates. Here are 5 ways charities can build a healthier, more sustainable workplace 👇🏽

Applications are #AccessAllAreas with Amazon Ads are closing this Sunday 🚨 If you're 18+, from a less advantaged socioeconomic backgrounds and looking to get into the ad industry, this FREE mentoring and PAID work experience programme is what you need! Apply here: https://bit.ly/3QD0rUv

International Cat Day is on Saturday - and honestly, that feels like a perfectly valid excuse for us to ask to see pictures of your cats and kittens this week... 🐱👇🏽

If AI still feels overwhelming, you're not alone 🤖 That's why we've created AI and Marketing: Fundamentals for Charities – a free, practical online programme designed to help charity professionals use AI with confidence. Join us this September: https://bit.ly/4pJyUOa

Did you know that this Sunday is International Co-working Day on Sunday? 💻 Does your organisation co-work, or are you fully hybrid? What works best for you?

Lights, camera, impact 🎬 Use your filmmaking skills to help charities tell powerful stories, reach new audiences and inspire action through #MediaTrustFilms. Volunteer here: https://mediatrust.org/films_app_form/

Your skills could be the missing piece for a charity’s next big idea 💙 From storytelling to social media, your creativity can help charities reach new audiences and amplify their work. Join our Volunteer Platform and get #MatchedByMediaTrust: https://bit.ly/4lt0BbV

Break into advertising with a programme designed to open doors 🚀 If you're 18-25 and from a less advantaged socioeconomic background, #AccessAllAreas is offering PAID work experience and mentoring with Amazon Ads. Apply by Sunday 9 August: https://bit.ly/3QD0rUv

For many young people, social media is now the front door to your charity 🚪 Our new guide explores how to create authentic videos that connect with young audiences, without needing a big budget. Read now: mediatrust.org/resource-hub/creating-video-content-for-youth-audiences/

Great comms doesn’t need a big budget 💡 Our bespoke training helps charities make the most of free tools, practical strategies and simple solutions that deliver real impact. Smart comms starts here: https://mediatrust.org/communications-support/create-training-course/

Applications for #CommunicatingClimate close this Friday ⏰ Join our free online programme, helping climate justice organisations strengthen their storytelling, navigate a changing media landscape and create campaigns that cut through. Apply now: https://bit.ly/4bc7hr9

Wondering how best to collaborate with other charities? 🥅 Start with shared goals ⭐️ Define roles early 🫱🏿‍🫲🏽 Share skills and resources 🗣️ Communicate often and clearly ⚒️ Find tools/platforms that work for you both

Not a charity, but a research centre focused on diverse livelihoods! If you're planning an online event, our tip is to share any digital materials beforehand so that attendees can convert materials to an accessible format and follow along in the way they prefer!

Disability Pride Month is coming to an end soon! So we want to ask, how are you making your charity's content more accessible right now? Tell us your top tips and methods below 👇🏽

TOMORROW: How charities can stay visible, trusted and funded with rising costs 💸 Join our FREE online panel to learn how charities can keep their comms shining, even when costs are rising. Sign up here: https://mediatrust.org/events/how-charities-can-stay-visible-trusted-and-funded/

July is #UVSafetyAwarenessMonth ☀️ Wherever you’re doing this summer, don’t forget to protect your skin from harmful UV rays. From applying sunscreen to seeking shade, small steps can make a big difference Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3TG0rnA

We're so excited to launch 'AI and Marketing: Fundamentals for Charities' – our new, FREE online programme designed to help charity professionals use AI with confidence! 🤖 Running this October and September. Find out more and apply here: https://bit.ly/4pJyUOa

Join us TOMORROW for our next Media Trust Talent Tuesdays masterclass, where will be discussing LinkedIn 💼 From 5pm, we'll be sharing practical tips on how to make LinkedIn work for your career. Book your FREE spot: https://mediatrust.org/events/mt-talent-tuesdays-linkedin/

What if your next project could change more than just your portfolio? 🎥 Through #MediaTrustFilms, experienced filmmakers can volunteer their skills to help charities share the stories behind their work and reach new audiences. Register here: https://mediatrust.org/films_app_form/

Training that fits your team, not the other way around. 💡 Our bespoke sessions are available in-person or online, with flexible two-hour, half-day or full-day options. Book the perfect session for your team today: https://mediatrust.org/communications-support/create-training-course/

Join us next Tuesday for our next Media Trust Talent Tuesday's session, all about LinkedIn 💼 Learn how to make LinkedIn work for you – whether you're job hunting, building your reputation or growing your network across the creative industries. Sign up for FREE: https://bit.ly/4aXAxSb

Turn your creative and media skills into real-world impact. 💙 Whether you're a designer, copywriter, marketer or social media expert, charities need your support. Get #MatchedByMediaTrust today: https://mediatrust.org/register/

When budgets and capacity are tight, communications can be pushed aside. But staying connected with your audiences is essential. Join our FREE panel, next Wednesday, to learn how charities can keep their comms shining, even when costs are rising. Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4oXiiBW

The best climate campaigns don't just get attention, they inspire action 🌍 That's why #CommunicatingClimate is back - our free online programme for climate justice organisations looking to build trust and mobilise communities. Apply by Friday 31 July: https://bit.ly/4bc7hr9

It’s International Self Care Day on Friday 🧘🏿 So we want to know… what does self-care actually look like for you right now? Is it a walk, a good book, switching off your phone, saying no, doing absolutely nothing? Let us know below! 👇🏽

Think a career in advertising is just making ads? Think again! ⚡️ #AccessAllAreas with Amazon Ads lets you explore all aspects of the industry - from content creation and digital innovation to strategy and project management. Apply by Sunday 9 August: https://bit.ly/3QD0rUv

Happy #SouthAsianHeritageMonth, a time to celebrate South Asian culture, history and people in the UK. This year's theme is 'Unity in Diversity', highlighting the extraordinary breadth of South Asian communities across the country. Find out more: https://bit.ly/4fglxQG

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Your creativity could help a charity reach more people 💙 Whether you’re a content creator, designer, social media expert or creative thinker, your skills can make a real impact. Join our Volunteer Platform and get #MatchedByMediaTrust: mediatrust.org/register/