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Online communities 101: The benefits of leveraging an online community platform

Nimble AMS

According to the latest Community Brands research, 52% of association professionals use an online member community but only 14% rate their use of the platform as excellent. Why should your member-based organization leverage an online community to engage your members? What is an online community?

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Pheed and Sulia: Two New Social Networks for the Nonprofit Early Adopters

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Followers tend to grow the fastest during the early adoption phase and being one of the first nonprofits to have a presence on a new social network tends to solidify their popularity on the social network over time. Pheed: The Next Social Network for Teens? Pheed :: pheed.com :: pheed.com/nonprofitorgs.

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Mastering Social Networking as a Volunteer

Amy Sample Ward

Yesterday was the 2012 New York Cares Leadership Conference , and I had the distinct pleasure of presenting a session to volunteer leaders and inspiring community members. The session focused on using core social media platforms Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn to raise awareness and inspire others as a volunteer. Creating Buzz.

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How one association is expanding member engagement using Nimble Communities

Nimble AMS

Here’s a recent story of how one of our clients is expanding member engagement using Nimble Communities. ACerS quickly recognized the benefits of offering an online member community for the entire organization. The power of an online member community. Offering an online community is key to delivering a great member experience.

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Give your members a place to connect and collaborate with Nimble Communities

Nimble AMS

Offering an online member community is a great approach. The power of an online member community. An online member community has the power to inspire and enable members to connect with each other and gain access to relevant content anytime from the convenience of their home, office, or wherever they are. Meet Nimble Communities.

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How Nonprofits Can Use Behavioral Science to Engage Supporters on Social Media

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Supporters can set up a campaign on the nonprofit’s website and share the campaign with their social network on social media. For volunteers motivated by the social benefits of volunteering, having activities that expand and strengthen friendships or foster community among supporters is important.

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10 LinkedIn Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Related Webinar: Social Media Best Practices for Nonprofits. Launched on May 5, 2003, LinkedIn is a social network for professionals. It’s an ideal community to connect co-workers, influencers, donors, and corporate sponsors. 1) Set up and prioritize LinkedIn Pages in your social media strategy.

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