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Working with Interfaith Partners Training

Feb 17, 2025 1:00PM

In a time when Christian nationalists feel emboldened and the separation of church and state faces increasing challenges, collaboration with like-minded groups on campus has never been more critical. This training empowers students to build effective coalitions with organizations that share our values of inclusivity, justice, and freedom of belief. Participants will learn strategies for…

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Tabling & Free-Speech Training

Feb 07, 2025 1:00PM

Our training on free speech and promotion on college campuses is designed to empower students and campus leaders to effectively engage their peers and build strong campus communities. Participants will learn best practices for tabling, including how to create an inviting presence, communicate key messages, and navigate conversations around secular values with confidence. The session…

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Working with the Media Training

Jan 31, 2025 12:00PM

The media plays a crucial role in modern democracy by informing the public, holding power to account, and facilitating the exchange of ideas necessary for informed civic participation. Join SSA Student Leaders + Activists in the opportunity to learn all the basics of working with the media. The training will be lead by SSA Board…

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Training: Planning Your First Event

Jan 31, 2024 4:00PM—5:00PM

4pm PT/7pm ET Are you planning to host your first public event soon? Are you a new chapter unsure of how to do it? Attend our Chapter Training: How to Plan Your First Event hosted by our organizer, Stephanie Torres! We will review everything from the early stages of planning such as brainstorming, funding, and…

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Training: How to Recruit Other Students

Jan 17, 2024 4:00PM—5:00PM

4pm PT/7pm ET Chase Daseler, SSA Campus Organizer for the East, will be leading this virtual training designed to equip you with the skills you’ll need to successfully recruit fellow students and build a thriving secular student community on your campus. In this interactive session, Chase will share proven strategies, effective communication techniques, and innovative…

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Training: How to Host a Successful Meeting

Jan 10, 2024 4:00PM—5:00PM

4pm PT/7pm ET Have you ever attended a meeting where nothing really got done? We all have, and in this training we will address ways to make sure your meeting is productive, engaging, and fun. Meetings are one of the most important ways to connect with the members of your chapter and to plan events,…

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Chapter Training 3: Hacking your Community Building

Oct 05, 2023

3pm PT/6pm ET Evan Clark – SSA alumnus and Executive Director of Atheists United – will bring his years of expertise to give your chapter the tools to grow and successfully provide a home for non-religious students on your campus. Prepare for engaging, creative online workshops on all the nuts-and-bolts skills you need to build…

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Chapter Training 2: Hacking your Fundraising

Sep 28, 2023

3pm PT/6pm ET Evan Clark – SSA alumnus and Executive Director of Atheists United – will bring his years of expertise to give your chapter the tools to grow and successfully provide a home for non-religious students on your campus. Prepare for engaging, creative online workshops on all the nuts-and-bolts skills you need to build…

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Chapter Training 1: Hacking Your Publicity

Sep 21, 2023

3pm PT/6pm ET Evan Clark – SSA alumnus and Executive Director of Atheists United – will bring his years of expertise to give your chapter the tools to grow and successfully provide a home for non-religious students on your campus. Prepare for engaging, creative online workshops on all the nuts-and-bolts skills you need to build…

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Media Training Series Part 3

Sep 19, 2023

3pm PT/6pm ET SSA’s Media Training Series brings expertise from our media consultants to our chapters so we can be better advocates for secular values. We’ll cover media literacy, talking to reporters, getting your message out and writing op-eds. The series is open to all SSA student members & advisors.

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