Interactive Canva workshop: Build your own design LIVE

Learn how to create functional attractive graphics for your nonprofit using Canva-an accessible, affordable design platform. Whether you are responsible for marketing, fundraising, volunteer relations, or ever just need to get quick collateral together in the course of your nonprofit work, this session is for you. This virtual training is led by the talented team at YellowDog Design, Print and Marketing!

Key Learning Objectives: 

• Build your brand kit in Canva. 

• Experiment with the latest AI tools. 

• Change your logo colors, remove backgrounds, and adjust sizing. 

• Fetch sponsor logos easily. 

• Create your banner design. 

• Ask questions and get hands-on practice! 

This working session will guide attendees through creating their brand guide in Canva and using it to design a retractable banner. A quality banner is one of the most versatile assets your nonprofit can have–a portable way to display your message at events, within your headquarters, and anywhere you may be exhibiting, hosting or promoting your cause. Plus, your banner design can serve as the basis for countless pieces of collateral–from post-cards to event flyers. 

Attendees will leave this session with the tools they need to create their own essential graphics, helping them to spend their money where it really matters - serving their communities. 

Get the most out of this session: 

• Create your Canva account & sign up for Canva Pro (FREE for all nonprofits) in advance.

• Watch Canva & Coffee - the introductory version of this workshop - in the Colorado Nonprofit Association Knowledge Center. 

• Create along with us and leave with a banner design your nonprofit can use right away. 

 

About the Speakers: 

Jenny Mulligan is the president and co-founder of YellowDog. This local creative studio specializes in commercial print, graphic design, branding, and marketing services for a broad suite of clients – including many nonprofits. YellowDog has been serving the Colorado community for 20 years. Together with her husband Dan and a yellow labrador retriever, Jenny wrangles a team of creatives and tinkerers into an award-winning business. She has an abiding love for spreadsheets and designing on Canva. Jenny works with nonprofits of all sizes on creative and print projects, often with limited budgets. She’s become adept in walking nonprofit clients through the basics of Canva graphic creation, often when organizations need materials printed but do not have the budget for professional graphic design support. 

Jen Gauerke, creative director at YellowDog, has 25 years of experience in graphic design for small business, corporations and nonprofits, with a degree in graphic arts and art history from Skidmore College. As an active member of her community and supporter of local nonprofits, she lends her design expertise to causes and events close to her heart including the Sunnyside Music Festival. Her award-winning graphic design team at YellowDog has been recognized for design excellence by Clutch, Design Rush, UpCity and the Netty Awards.

Pricing: 

Free for members

$50 for non-members