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Training Event Planning Template

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Logistics [Lead: ___________ ]

Person Responsible

Date to complete

Determine structure (online / in-person / hybrid)

List dates for event

Set application deadline

[for online] List available platforms

[for online] Choose platform

Write save the date

Send save the date to list

Put save the date on website

List available locations for retreat & classes

Check availability of locations

Choose location

List food / catering options

Choose food option

Create Budget

Set cap for # of participants & diversity criteria

Set pricing, including accessibility option

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Logistics [Lead: ___________ ]

Choose registration platform

Create registration/application form

Assure invoices are received from all contractors

Follow-through on payment for invoices

Marketing [Lead: ___________ ]

Person Responsible

Date to complete

Write content for training landing page on website

Find high-resolution photos for posts

Put up content for landing page

Write content for social media posts

Create posts for social media (Pre-Launch example: “Save the Date” or “Exciting announcement coming soon…”)

Create Facebook event or similar

Create one-pager / brochure PDF (write and create design)

Send brochure to list

Send article description to relevant media outlets

Consider other platforms/ influencers & create plan for each

Post registration to social media & other platforms, as needed

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Outreach [Lead: ___________ ]

Person Responsible

Date to complete

Write Call to Action for previous participants to recruit for event as appropriate

Create list of prospective organizations/participants

Assign each team member a specific org/individual

Create email template that highlights benefits of participation to individuals and organizations

Assure consistent follow-up for those who don’t respond

Design [Lead: ___________ ]

Person Responsible

Date to complete

Use Learning to Transform Training for Action Template to set content for training

Conduct learning needs assessment with prospective participants

Create step-by-step facilitator instructions and materials for each session

Select outside materials (such as readings, videos, etc.)

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Facilitation [Lead: ___________ ]

Person Responsible

Date to complete

Create list of potential facilitators for each session

Approach each facilitator & secure at least one for each session

Design “Training of Trainers” for facilitators OR one-to-one prep

Conduct prep with all facilitators

Obtain materials request from each facilitator

Communicate materials needs to logistics lead

Logistics during event [Lead: ___________ ]

Person Responsible

Date to complete

[if online or hybrid] Review outline with facilitator’s prior to event to anticipate use of Zoom features

[if online or hybrid] Lead tech for small groups–polls, slides, etc.

Assure all printed materials & tools are present at time of the event

Point-person for retreat center staff

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Accessibility [Lead: ___________ ]

Person Responsible

Date to complete

Determine which languages must be present

Confirm interpreters (simultaneous)

Confirm translators (written materials)

Secure interpreting equipment

Send written materials to translators prior to event

Communicate materials needs to logistics lead