Technology & Communications Webinars

The Technology & Communications Webinar is a series of webinars for League members interested in technology and communications work for their Leagues. This webinar has been retired as of January 2021.

Transcript notes for each presentation are available upon request. Please email [email protected].

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UPDATE

Thank you to everyone who filled out our survey on Technology & Communications Webinars. After analyzing your feedback and the attendance analytics from the past few years, we have decided to retire this monthly webinar series. We are looking at other options to offer trainings and resources on both communications and technology topics in the future. In the meantime, you can still find recordings and resources from past Tech & Comms Webinars on this page.

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RECORDINGS

THURSDAY December 10, 2020: Technology Roadmap 2021

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In this session, we will review the technology accomplishments we made in 2020 and update members on technology plans at LWVUS for 2021, including changes to roster support, progress on building connectors to other systems, and the roadmap for the next two years at LWVUS. The presentation will take approximately 30 minutes with plenty of time for questions following the presentation.

Relevant links:

• Roster support: [email protected]
• Brand standards
• Webinar on disinformation with CISA
• Image use guidance
• LWV Technology Partners

 

THURSDAY October 8, 2020: 2020 Election Messaging - Part 2

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We’ll discuss scenario planning for issues on Election Day and immediately after. We'll also give updates to our election calendar and other topics like security threats.

Relevant links:

• 2020 Election Season Social Media Materials
• projectveritas.exposed
• Talking Points: USPS funding in 2020
• Talking Points: curbing expectations for immediate election results
• Talking Points: The U.S. Senate Should Not Rush a Supreme Court Process
• 2020 Election Messaging Calendar
• 866ourvote.org
• Register for de-escalation training

 

THURSDAY September 10, 2020: 2020 Election Messaging - Part 1

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We’ll discuss messaging on the 2020 election, including vote by mail, how to deal with misinformation, important dates to message around, and tools to help Leagues communicate as the election nears.

Relevant links:

• 2020 Election social media materials
• VOTE411 widget
• LTE & op-ed guidance
• Media interview tips
• PSAs
• Poll worker recruitment blog
• 100 ways to engage in elections blog
• 2020 Election Messaging Calendar
• Talking points: countering attacks related to vote-by-mail
• Talking points: protecting and expanding in-person voting and mail voting
• Talking points: USPS funding in 2020
• Talking points: curbing expectations for immediate election results
• Resources from CISA: www.cisa.gov/protect2020

 

THURSDAY August 13, 2020: Updates to Working Virtually

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Updates on our previous guidance on navigating working remotely in these difficult times and looking at what has changed since our March session.

 

THURSDAY July 9, 2020: All about Press Releases

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Our Technology & Communications Webinar for this month is all about press releases: how to write them, when to write them, how to share them, and what to do afterward. Press releases are a primary way Leagues can tell the world about what they do. Join us to learn and discuss how press releases can help your League raise your visibility and take credit for your work.

Relevant links:

• Organizational description template
• All talking points and templates (find press release templates here)
• Tips for media interviews
• Tips for Op-eds and Letters to the Editor

 

THERE WILL BE NO JUNE 2020 WEBINAR
Thank you for your understanding as we work to get ready for our 2020 Convention.
 

THURSDAY May 14, 2020: Messaging on People Powered Fair Maps

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2020 is a pivotal year for our People Powered Fair Maps campaign! Join us for tips and discussion about how to spread the word about your League's People Powered Fair Maps work and gain more visibility for the campaign as a whole. We will be joined by PPFM Communications Specialist, LaQuita Howard. State League redistricting champions as well as League communications personnel are encouraged to attend.

LaQuita's Blog: Six Months into PPFM
LWV Merchandise Portal
Organizing Resources to Build League Power (includes A Beginner's Guide to Social Media Tools Webinar Recording)
Canva (online graphic creator)
Tips for media interviews
Tips for letters to the editor & op-eds
Example "reaction" press statement from a League leader
 

THURSDAY April 9, 2020: Remote Communication Tools

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In this session, we hope to provide Leagues with guidance that will help you navigate working remotely in these difficult times. We'll introduce options for hosting virtual meetings, public events, and group work. We'll discuss best practices for doing League work remotely as well as other tips to make your League work the best it can be during this time. We'll hear from each other about what is working in the field and what elements we can help improve.
 

THURSDAY March 12, 2020: Cybersecurity & Scam Avoidance

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Cybersecurity is not only an important topic in elections but also in your League work. Learn the latest best practices and pitfalls to watch out for to protect your League.
 

February 11, 2020: Messaging on VOTE411

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2020 is shaping up to be the biggest year yet for VOTE411! Join us for tips and discussion about how to spread the word about VOTE411 in your community or state. Resources for this topic are available at lwv.org/vote411messaging.
 

January 14, 2020: Technology Roadmap 2020

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In this session, we will review the technology accomplishments we made in 2019 and update members on technology plans at LWVUS for 2020, including changes to roster support, progress on building connectors to other systems, and the roadmap for the next two years at LWVUS.  The presentation will take approximately 30 minutes with plenty of time for questions following the presentation.
 

December 10, 2019: February 14th Day of Action

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February 14, 2020, is the League's 100th birthday! So we're celebrating with a nationwide day of action, called "Women Power the Vote." Join us to learn about the toolkit we created for this day, specifically messaging and communications guidelines and discussion. We're excited to celebrate our birthday with all of you!
>>Find the Day of Action page at lwv.org/dayofaction.
>>Register your League's Day of Action events HERE.
 

November 12, 2019: Communicating with Your Members

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Is your inbox constantly full of long email chain discussions between members? Do you have trouble getting the word out to your whole membership about upcoming events? Let's talk about that! We'll go through some best practices for communicating with your members, in both full-membership communications and small group work-shopping sessions. We'll suggest some helpful tools for making communications easier to send and more trackable. And we'll take some time to learn from each other about what has worked among Leagues.
 

October 8, 2019: Google Analytics and Email Analytics

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Examining data from Google Analytics and your email marketing platforms can help you refine your content and extend your reach on the web and in email. This presentation will provide information on how web and email analytics are collected, what the various statistics actually mean, and how you can use this information to guide decisions. This presentation is intended for those who are new to digital strategy and marketing and will focus on the concepts and their application rather than instruction for how to use a specific tool or platform.
 

July 9, 2019: VOTE411 Intro

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Interested in learning more about all the VOTE411.org website has to offer? Want to learn more about how you can share this amazing resource and educate voters in your community, while at the same time promoting the League? Megan Brown, VOTE411 Manager at LWVUS, will walk attendees through the VOTE411 website and all the voter resources it has to offer. 
 

May 14, 2019: Avoiding Scams and Securing Your Data

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Starting with how to spot a scam in email, and continuing on to your member and financial data, we will talk about some of the best practices for securing your data and avoiding scams that come in through a variety of channels.  
 

April 9, 2019: Image Use & Copyright Recommendations

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Images help tell your story and add impact to your communications, so it can be tempting to grab the first image you see in a web search. This presentation covered the ins and outs of finding and assuring you have appropriate licensing for any images you use.
 

March 12, 2019: Volunteer Management Tools

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One of the most common IT questions we receive at the national office is how to find better ways to manage volunteers. This presentation will cover the distinction and overlap between volunteers and members, as well as tools that can help Leagues better organize, manage, and identify volunteers.
 

February 12, 2019: Technology Roadmap

Unfortunately, we encountered a problem that meant the live recording of the webinar was not saved. So Jason has graciously re-recorded a walk-through of his presentation so that the information can still be available for you. Follow this link to register for the recorded webinar – once you fill out the form, the video will automatically start on the next page.
In this session, participants learned about the plans for 2019 at LWVUS including updates on the new roster manager portal, the roadmap for the next two years at LWVUS, and how we see these changes benefiting and supporting local and state leagues.