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OpenGov Africa Hacktoberfest 2025 – Marketing & Design Tasks Rules:

- Ask to be assigned to a particular task you want to work on, then create an issue on it.
- Issues must have all our hacktoberfest labels
- Issues must be labeled marketing, or design, or analytics as the case may be
- If creating a design please ensure to use our brand guidelines here: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGzaverBNM/e6Kq3JlEh8lg23AxvII8hQ/edit?utm_content=DAGzaverBNM&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=sharebutton

Hacktoberfest Marketing Onboarding Guide

• Draft Marketing Onboarding Guide – Overview
  Write an introduction for new marketing contributors explaining the mission of OpenGov Africa, Hacktoberfest participation, and available marketing opportunities.
  Labels: marketing, documentation, good first issue

• Document Marketing Tools & Platforms
  Create a section detailing the marketing tools used (Canva, Figma, social scheduling tools, analytics platforms) and how to access them. Include login instructions and guides for each.
  Labels: marketing, documentation

• Define Marketing Roles & Responsibilities
  List all marketing roles (Content Creator, Social Media Manager, Graphic Designer, Video Editor, Event Promoter) and clearly define responsibilities, expected deliverables, and typical tasks.
  Labels: marketing, documentation, Hacktoberfest-friendly

• Write Step-by-Step Contribution Workflow
  Outline how marketing contributors can create content, get it approved, schedule posts, and share results. Include screenshots or links to templates.
  Labels: marketing, documentation

• Create FAQ for Marketing Contributors
  List common questions marketing contributors might have (approval process, branding rules, deadlines) with clear answers.
  Labels: marketing, documentation, good first issue

Sponsorship Decks

• Design OGA Summit Sponsorship Deck Template - https://github.com/OpenGovAfrica/open-governance-africa-summit
  Create a clean, visually appealing sponsorship deck template in Google Slides, Canva, or PowerPoint that can be reused for multiple sponsors. Highest Sponsorship tier should be $500,000 USD with options for orgs & individuals. Also check the rules of sponsorship and seats in the steering committee here: https://github.com/OpenGovAfrica/.github/blob/51db55ea587880f5a2dbffed592eeb7c482372c3/governance.md#
  Labels: design, marketing, Hacktoberfest-friendly

• Draft Sample Sponsorship Proposal Content
  Write placeholder text for decks, including mission statement, overall goals, contributor statistics, and sponsorship benefits.
  Labels: marketing, writing, Hacktoberfest-friendly

• Create Visual Assets for Sponsorship Deck
  Design graphics, charts, and icons for use in sponsorship presentations, ensuring consistency with brand colors and fonts.
  Labels: design, marketing

• Review & Polish Sponsorship Deck
  Proofread content, adjust layout, and ensure the deck aligns with the OpenGov Africa brand guidelines.
  Labels: marketing, design, Hacktoberfest-friendly

Brand Guidelines

• Draft Brand Colors & Typography Guidelines
  Create a document listing official brand colors, hex codes, fonts, and usage rules for consistency across all marketing materials.
  Labels: design, branding, documentation

• Include all missing information in this repo: https://github.com/OpenGovAfrica/design
  Create a document listing official brand colors, hex codes, fonts, and usage rules for consistency across all marketing materials.
  Labels: design, branding, documentation

• Define Logo Usage Rules
  Document how logos should appear on digital and print materials, including spacing, minimum size, and color variations.
  Labels: design, branding, documentation

• Create Templates for Social Media Posts
  Design Canva or Figma templates for Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram, and other platforms that match brand colors, fonts, and style.
  Labels: design, branding, Hacktoberfest-friendly

• Create Marketing Collateral Checklist
  Compile a list of all marketing collateral needed for Hacktoberfest (posts, graphics, videos, decks) and assign template locations.
  Labels: marketing, documentation

Social Media & Content Tasks

• Draft Hacktoberfest Announcement Posts
  Write engaging posts for Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram announcing OpenGov Africa’s participation. Include clear contributor calls-to-action.
  Labels: marketing, writing, Hacktoberfest-friendly

• Design Social Media Graphics for Hacktoberfest
  Create eye-catching visuals for social media posts, stories, and banners, consistent with brand guidelines.
  Labels: design, Hacktoberfest-friendly

• Create Content Calendar for Hacktoberfest
  Develop a 2-week calendar including scheduled posts, responsible contributors, and deadlines for content creation.
  Labels: marketing, planning, Hacktoberfest-friendly

• Track Engagement & Analytics
  Monitor engagement metrics (likes, shares, comments) for social media posts and summarize insights in a shared document.
  Labels: marketing, analytics, Hacktoberfest-friendly