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SUMMARY:Toronto Mini-Conference
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 ll be taking place on November 12th at OPSEU's Downtown Toronto Office. St
 ay tuned for speaker and workshop details.\n\nDate: Thursday\, November 12
 th\, 2026\nTime: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM\n*Lunch is included\n\n\nLocation: T
 oronto Wellesley Regional Office and Membership Centre\nAddress: 31 Welles
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 ny Sopotiuk\nThis workshop will focus on strategic issues-based campaigns 
 and how to use the tools of crowdfunding to support member engagement\, ba
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 ands-on workshop will feature winning case studies and the hands-on develo
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  Loreto\nAmp up your media relations work! This workshop by Nora Loreto wi
 ll show you ways to get your message into the faces of your members and th
 e public at large. Learn how to craft a compelling narrative and speak in 
 such a way that your message rises above the fray![/vc_column_text][/vc_co
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  for Unions: Plan\, Create\, and Launch for Impact with Anna Jover\nThis h
 ands-on workshop will guide you through the entire process of setting up p
 owerful digital ad campaigns. Learn how to define your campaign goals\, id
 entify and target your ideal audience\, and create compelling ad content t
 hat drives action. We’ll walk you through each step\, from brainstorming
  ideas to selecting the right creative assets and platforms. Plus\, you’
 ll get the chance to put what you’ve learned into practice\, launching y
 our very own ad campaign by the end of the session! Get ready to elevate y
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 ations work\, but are you using it its full capacity? In this workshop\, d
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