Communications Request Form

Let’s work together to get our community excited about your opportunity/event

and guide them into taking action!

WHAT YOU NEED TO COMPLETE A COMMS REQUEST:

  1. COLOR PHOTOGRAPH(S) FROM THE VILLAGE THAT RELATE TO THIS OPPORTUNITY

  2. KEY INFORMATION ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY:

    • Audience

    • Action - what do you want them to do?

    • Event date(s)

    • Start/end time

    • Location

    • Two to three sentence description

TIMELINE RESTRICTIONS

This is how much time it takes for a request to be fulfilled:

  • Video = 1 month

  • New webpage = 3 weeks

  • Webpage updates = 2+ weeks

  • Social media = 2 weeks

  • Pre-service slide = 2 weeks

  • Newsletter event = 2 weeks

STEP 1: CREATE A CCB EVENT (if applicable)

  • WRITE A GREAT DESCRIPTION

  • When you write your event description, grab people’s attention and keep their attention as you quickly lead them toward action.

  • What felt need to they have that this opportunity meets?

  • How does this opportunity align with our mission (making CG3 disciples)

  • Bullet points are better than paragraphs!

  • Aim for a description of around 100 words. If you get stuck, ask a teammate for help.

  • RESIZE YOUR PHOTO FOR THE CCB EVENT

    • OPEN THE CANVA FILE "Event Graphics for CCB - download as JPEG!"

    • Duplicate the template.

    • Drop your photo in.

    • Your photo doesn’t need text! It will always show up with your event description.

    • Download the graphic as a JPEG. Unfortunately, PNG files show up blurry on CCB.

  • THE FINAL STEP

  • When the event is ready, go under the “Publish” tab and make it “Visible” on our Public calendar.

  • Check on the Village Events page. Is it there?

STEP 2: RESIZE PHOTO FOR THE NEWSLETTER (if needed)

  • CHOOSE THE RIGHT PHOTO

    • From The Village (avoid stock photos)

    • Related to the event

    • Is color (not B&W)

    • Is compelling, attractive, and makes people want to learn more!

  • RESIZE YOUR PHOTO

    • OPEN THE CANVA FILE "NEW!!! Photos for newsletter (750 x 475 px)"

    • Duplicate the template.

    • Drop in your photo. Resize to fit.

STEP 3: CREATE A PRE-SERVICE SLIDE DRAFT (if needed)

  • OPEN THE CANVA FILE "PROPRESENTER CURRENT"

  • Choose Template Option 1, 2, or 3.

  • DUPLICATE that page (you can leave your new page at the top of the file)

  • Click "Notes" toward the bottom left of the screen for helpful tips.

  • Drop in your photo and your info.

  • That’s it! No need to download.

THE FORM! YAY!!