Welcome to this new resource page to help you create effective posts on your Civitan Club’s social media platforms! Each month has downloadable graphics and easy-to-use templates that follow awareness days and reminders, which are also listed on the President’s Planning Calendar.

For questions, please email brittney@civitan.org.

 

Q2 of CIVITAN YEAR – JANUARY SOCIAL MEDIA TEMPLATES

Happy New Year! It’s 2025! 

In these templates, you will find two versions. One template uses the Civitan International logo, and one version can be downloaded for using your club’s logo.

SPECIFIC DAYS:

Jan. 20th, 2025 – Martin Luther King Jr. Day – Social Media Image

Download Customizable Template – MLK Day

  • Today we observe Martin Luther King, Jr., Day of Service, and we remain committed to fulfilling Dr. King’s dream of creating a beloved community. Every year, we show the nation that joining together in service can unify Americans of different backgrounds and experiences to transform their lives and the lives of others.
     
    We hope you are using this day to make a difference in your community!

    AWARENESS:

    Jan. 30th, 2025 – Deadline Scholarship Reminder for Juniors

    • The deadline for Shropshire Scholarship Applications is TOMORROW, January 31st! Gather all your letters, paperwork and signatures today!

    Directions for the Customizable Template:
    1. Open the file in Powerpoint
    2. Right click the CI logo and click change picture
    3. Find your club logo which you have to have pre-saved on your computer

     

    After your change the logo, you are ready to save the file. Click File > Save As and then save the file as .png. Now you are ready to post it to your club’s social media page!

    FEBRUARY SOCIAL MEDIA TEMPLATES

    Clergy Appreciation Week & More!

    In these templates, you will find two versions. One template uses the Civitan International logo, and one version can be downloaded for using your club’s logo.

    SPECIFIC DAYS:

    February 2nd – 8th – Clergy Appreciaton Week – Please visit this page for the full clergy appreciation month toolkit. 

      OTHER REMINDERS:

      • February 15 – Deadline to file your club 990 with the IRS
      • February 17- World Headquarters Closed (President’s Day)
      • February 21-24 – Junior Civitan All In Summit

      Directions for the Customizable Template:
      1. Open the file in Powerpoint
      2. Right click the CI logo and click change picture
      3. Find your club logo which you have to have pre-saved on your computer

       

      After your change the logo, you are ready to save the file. Click File > Save As and then save the file as .png. Now you are ready to post it to your club’s social media page!

      MARCH SOCIAL MEDIA TEMPLATES

      Civitan Founder’s Day & More!

      In these templates, you will find two versions. One template uses the Civitan International logo, and one version can be downloaded for using your club’s logo.

      SPECIFIC DAYS:

      March 17 – [Post 1 morning post] Civitan Founder’s Day & St. Patrick’s Day!
      Happy Founder’s Day, Civitan! Civitan International has been making a positive impact for over a century. Founded on March 17, 1917, we are grateful for the Civitans around the world who are committed to making their communities a better place with an emphasis on serving those with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD)! And, Happy St. Patrick’s Day, too!

      March 17- [Post 2 afternoon post] Civitan Founder’s Day
      Suggested Caption: We are still celebrating 108 years of Civitan International! Happy Birthday, Civitan! We are grateful for our volunteers all across the world and their heart for service and making a difference. Civitans, we hope you and your clubs have been celebrating today and this entire month. Let us know how you are celebrating in the comments!

      March 31– Deadline for final roster changes for quarterly billing to be RECEIVED at World
      Headquarters

      AWARENESS DAYS
      • Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month (U.S.)
      Suggested Caption: Each March, the National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities (NACDD), and our partners work together to create awareness and highlight the many ways in which people with and without disabilities come together to form strong, diverse communities. Join in with us and help bring awareness to the many ways to support those with developmental disabilities including supporting the work of Civitan International.

      Customizable Template for Download

      • March 8: International Women’s Day
      Suggested Caption: Today is International Women’s Day, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
      We are proud to celebrate the amazing women who contribute greatly to our organization! Tag a Civitan you are celebrating today! #IWD2025

      Customizable Template for Download 

      • March 21: World Down Syndrome Day (Global)
      Suggested Caption: Today we join the World Down Syndrome Day campaign, where the theme this year is #ImproveOurSupportSystems! We continue to encourage our governments to make sure there is a support ssytem, so people with disabilities are included in the community and get the assistance they need. It certainly matters! Thank you Civitans for all you do for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

      Customizable Template for Download

      • US National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month (March)
      Suggested Caption: Join us in spreading awareness for National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Month! This effort spotlights the lives of those with cerebral palsy, a condition that affects movement and muscle coordination. Civitan International and the Civitan International Research Center scientists continue to join together in the name of research for new treatments, developments and breakthroughs related to this and other neurodevelopmental disabilities.

      Customizable Template for Download

      • March 25: U.S. National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day
      Suggested caption: Today is National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day, which is the annual day in the US to bring awareness about this disability and ways we can support those in our communities. Are you wearing your green today? Drop a photo in the comments! 

      Customizable Template for Download

      Directions for the Customizable Template:
      1. Open the file in Powerpoint
      2. Right click the CI logo and click change picture
      3. Find your club logo which you have to have pre-saved on your computer

       

      After your change the logo, you are ready to save the file. Click File > Save As and then save the file as .png. Now you are ready to post it to your club’s social media page!

      Q1 of CIVITAN YEAR – OCTOBER SOCIAL MEDIA TEMPLATES

      Let’s Start the Civitan Year!

      In these templates, you will find two versions. One template uses the Civitan International logo, and one version can be downloaded for using your club’s logo.

      SPECIFIC DAYS:
      • October 1 – Happy New Year Civitan! (Main CI Logo)
      Download Customizable Graphic – Happy New Civitan Year!
      Suggested Caption – It’s the first day of the Civitan year! We are so very excited to start a new year, new success and new ways of making an impact in local communities!

      AWARENESS:
      • Down Syndrome Awareness Month (U.S.) – (Main CI Logo)
      Download Customizable Graphic – Down Syndrome Awareness Month
      Suggested Caption – October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month! Learn more about Down Syndrome at this link: Down Syndrome Awareness Month | National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) Civitans everyone support important research happening at the Civitan International Research Center related to down syndrome, autism and more.

      • National Disability Employment Awareness Month (U.S.) – (Main CI Logo)
      Download Customizable Graphic – National Disability Awareness Month
      Suggested Caption – It’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Civitan is proud to support those with special needs and remind them of how special they are!

      • October 6 – World Cerebral Palsy Day – (Main CI Logo)
      Download Customizable Graphic – World Cerebral Palsy Day
      Suggested Caption – It’s World Cerebral Palsy Day! Civitan is proud to support this day and bring awareness to this important issue!

      • October 10 – World Mental Health Day – (Main CI Logo)
      Download Customizable Graphic – World Mental Health Day
      Suggested Caption – It’s World Mental Health Day! Remember to check on your friends and please reach out for help if you need to chat with someone. There are many resources available!

      Directions for the Customizable Template:
      1. Open the file in Powerpoint
      2. Right click the CI logo and click change picture
      3. Find your club logo which you have to have pre-saved on your computer

       

      After your change the logo, you are ready to save the file. Click File > Save As and then save the file as .png. Now you are ready to post it to your club’s social media page!

      NOVEMBER SOCIAL MEDIA TEMPLATES

      Headed into November!

      In these templates, you will find two versions. One template uses the Civitan International logo, and one version can be downloaded for using your club’s logo.

      SPECIFIC DAYS:
      • November 11 – Veterans Day – (Main CI logo)
      Download Customizable Template – Veterans Day
      Suggested Caption
      We are grateful today and always for the service, sacrifice, and bravery of our veterans, current military members, and their families. We also extend our gratitude to those who are Civitans for your continued service to others!

      • November 28 – Thanksgiving – (Main CI logo)
      Download Customizable Template – Thanksgiving 
      Suggested Caption
      Happy Thanksgiving from us at Civitan International! Enjoy and cherish every moment with your loved ones this holiday season!

      • November 30 – Club Officer Training Deadline – General Graphic
      Make sure your president, president-elect, secretary and treasurer have completed their respective trainings for your club to be certified.
      Suggested Caption
      Officer Training is DUE TODAY, NOV. 30th! Click this link:       https://civitan.org/training/ and start the training related to your leadership role. Thanks for all you do for Civitan!

      DECEMBER SOCIAL MEDIA TEMPLATES

      It’s almost the end of the calendar year! 

      In these templates, you will find two versions. One template uses the Civitan International logo, and one version can be downloaded for using your club’s logo.

      SPECIFIC DAYS:
      • December 1 – Club Competitive Awards Applications Due (www.civitan.org/awards)
      General Message for Clubs
      Suggested Caption
      Have you done your awards packet? Awards are due today covering the 2023-2024 Civitan year! Visit www.civitan.org/awards to submit your awards materials today! 

      • December 1 – Happy Holidays! (General Message – Main CI logo)
      Download Customizable Template – Happy Holidays
      Suggested Caption
      Happy Holidays to you and your family this season from us at Civitan International!
      In the spirit of giving this holiday, consider a year end donation to Civitan International to help us continue to make a difference in the lives of those with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Visit this link to give today: www.civitan.org/donate

      Thanks for being a supporter and friend of the Civitan family!

      • December 1 – Shropshire Scholarship Applications Open
      General Message for Clubs
      Suggested Caption
      Apply today for the Shropshire Scholarship through Junior Civitan International. Visit www.juniorcivitan.org for more information! 

      • December 3 – Giving Tuesday (Main CI logo) 
      Download Customizable Template – Giving Tuesday
      Suggested Caption
      It’s Giving Tuesday! Let’s all join together to make a larger impact on this day of Giving!
      Click here to give now: https://civitan.org/givingtuesday
      #makeanimpact #givenow #GivingTuesday

      • December 25 – Merry Christmas (Main CI logo)
      Download Customizable Template – Merry Christmas
      Suggested Caption
      Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and yours from us at Civitan International!

      • December 31/Jan. 1 – Happy New Year! (Main CI logo)
      Download Customizable Template – Happy New Year!
      Suggested Caption
      Happy New Year! We wish you all the best this year and always from us at Civitan International!

      AWARENESS:
      December 3—International Day of the Disabled Person (United Nations) – (Main CI logo)
      Download Customizable Template – International Day of the Disabled Person
      Suggested Caption
      Today is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Our mission is to build good citizenship by providing a volunteer organization of clubs dedicated to serving individual and community needs, with an emphasis on helping people with developmental disabilities.

      Learn more about this day at this link –https://bit.ly/3Nas9mw

      Thank you to all our clubs for what they do to help those in their communities. We Are Civitan!