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Reaching Gen Z on social media: Expert advice vs. Gen Z opinion

Candid

But other suggestions, like using pop culture slang and memes to catch Gen Z’s shorter attention span, feel a little off. While this is a small sample size, it was highly targeted to people interested in nonprofits. Contrary to experts’ popular belief, using TikTok, memes, or trendy slang is not required to earn Gen Z’s confidence.

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New on SSIR: Are we addicted to Slacktivism?

Amy Sample Ward

According to ABC news : According to the trend-tracking website Know Your Meme , the cartoon fad started with Facebook users in Greece and Cyprus in mid-November. What struck me about this original message was the lack of connection to a cause. The purpose of this game is to remove all photos of human for a few days from Facebook.&#.

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Social Media Police: The Nonprofit Edition

Connection Cafe

s Fashion Police, nonprofit social media authors Amy Sample Ward, Allyson Kapin, and Melanie Mathos shared the latest trends, campaigns and faux pas in the nonprofit social media world during bbcon 2013, Blackbaud’s Conference for Nonprofits in National Harbor, Md. So, don’t do it. Channeling Joan Rivers and E!’s Have fun doing it.

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Mindapple: What's Your 5-A-Day?

Have Fun - Do Good

Super duper nonprofit tech blogger Amy Sample Ward has tagged me in a new meme started by Mindapples: What's Your 5-A-Day? Right now I'm having fun trying recipes from Nigella Express 'cause they are yummy, but quick. My 5-A-Day : 1. I also love cooking. I'm going to try the Pea and Pesto Soup tonight.

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NpTech Tag Summary: 10 Web 2.0 Things You Can Do In Ten Minutes!

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

" He uses the ten things in ten minutes meme and writes the Ten Web 2.0 Set up Google Alerts to follow what's being said about your organization and cause online so that you can act on what's being said, join the conversation and build your community. Gregory Heller ) ( Sarah Marchetti ) ( Amy Sample Ward ) 4.

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How to structure your nonprofit social media plan

Get Fully Funded

Sometimes, unique or cause-specific holidays can be perfect for your social media. Memes, stories, photos – anything that causes a laugh or a smile. Any of these goals can be accomplished with original or shared content, videos, memes, and photos. Volunteer Appreciation, Open Houses, etc., JUST for fun!

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150+ Creative Ways to Show Donors Appreciation

Nonprofit Tech for Good

People love showing off that they are involved in important causes. These can be formatted as zoom backgrounds, sharable tiles/images/memes online, a Facebook cover image, or something small they can place in their electronic signature. Certificates of appreciation (printed). Certificates of appreciation (digital). Touch the work.

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