Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 17, 2012

I ran into John Haydon who helped me with my new Facebook brand page. He presented me with a copy of new book, Facebook Marketing for Dummies. One topic I’ve been researching is the answer to this Facebook question, “What free or low cost apps are there for nonprofit brand pages?”

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

According to a recent Hootsuite poll, only 20% of nonprofits feel ‘extremely confident’ that they are maximizing their social media potential. For example, Gen Z and Millennial audiences are active Instagram users, while older generations tend to be more active on Facebook. What should you post? When should you post?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 8, 2018

And while the bulk of nonprofits put most of their resources into Facebook ( whether Facebook is perfect or not ), there are many nonprofits effectively using Twitter and leveraging the platform for social good as well as their staff and leaders. Here’s an example of how AskACurator used polls.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

This guide will explore best practices for creating a blogging and content strategy that drives audience engagement, encourages donations, and makes readers feel like part of your nonprofit’s community. Align content to your target audience’s interests. Create engaging and interactive content. Simple language free of jargon.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 25, 2022

However, just because your nonprofit has an active Facebook doesn’t mean you can automatically utilize Twitter or LinkedIn effectively. Build Your Following on: Facebook. Facebook is the most popular platform, boasting nearly 1.8 You’re also able to collect donations through Facebook. billion active users.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2011

Note from Beth: While many of us focus our attention on FB pages, Facebook groups can be a good platform for nonprofits to use for informal peer learning groups, getting feedback from your post passionate fans , or to cultivate and support a brand ambassadors group. Making Facebook Groups Rock – Guest Post by Miriam Brosseau.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2020

billion monthly active users , Facebook is the largest social network in the world. Without a doubt, your nonprofit’s donors and supporters use Facebook on a regular basis and thus Facebook should be your first priority in your social media strategy. 1) Set up your nonprofit’s Facebook Page to make a good first impression.

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Achieve

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Social Media Engagement Rate When it comes to securing support on social media, getting your nonprofit’s content in front of prospective donors is only the first step. Whether you’re posting on Facebook , Instagram, or even LinkedIn, it’s important to focus on reaching users who are most likely to take action in response to your content.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Virtual volunteer spotlights: Create short video interviews featuring your dedicated volunteers, showcasing their passion for your nonprofit’s cause and the impact of their work. Geographic impact: Segment your email list by location and send targeted messages that highlight the impact of your nonprofit’s work in each region.

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Classy

JUNE 8, 2021

Creating a LinkedIn Page for your nonprofit and posting content on a regular basis can help you attract a loyal and dedicated following on the platform. But as you gain more followers, you also gain access to their networks, since the content they’re engaging with will show up on their connections’ feeds. .

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 6, 2011

Facebook is a leader in social media, with approximately 500 million users across various demographics. By using Facebook, nonprofits can connect with other organizations and reach supporters. Here are a few tips for getting the most out of Facebook: Create a Page, Not a Group. Add Unique, Interactive Content.

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Tech Soup

JULY 31, 2012

I recently talked with a group of folks who work in education as part of our School's Out for Summer series. Our focus was Facebook. With more than 900 million users, Facebook is the top social media site on the planet. That said, simply creating a Facebook page isn't enough. How do you do that?

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JULY 27, 2012

Earning the right to deliver content directly to the inbox of your biggest fans is critical to your long terms success. If you have a link to your Facebook and Twitter at the top of your homepage and your listserve at the bottom, it implies that you prefer to interact with your audience on your social media sites. RSS as a Replacement.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

If you’re limited to a strict fiscal amount, then you’ll have to work around that. Other event budgeting tips to consider: Ask if the marketing materials can be used for another upcoming event or as evergreen content. You’ll have help with this software, but you won’t need to hire a social media marketer to do all this work for you.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

MAY 13, 2009

NTEN offered a fantastic Webinar today featuring Randi Zuckerberg, Director of Marketing at Facebook and Adam (didn't get his last name) from the DC Office on the emerging best practices for nonprofits who want to set up Facebook Fan Pages. A question that everyone asks - "When should my group set up a Fan Page versus a Facebook Group?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2010

This year my work as Visiting Scholar at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation includes training, coaching, and facilitating peer learning sessions for grantees on using social media effectively, becoming a Networked Nonprofit. It has been incredible laboratory to put the big ideas in the book in practice. Facebook Strategic Objectives.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

She knows what strategies work on social media, what strategies fail, and how nonprofits can use social channels to make a big impact on their community. Look for your fundraising events and work backwards from there. Do a survey, do a poll, do a Facebook Live, call people on the phone, do a focus group.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 20, 2021

With the focus now on virtual and hybrid events, how do event planners and brands create and deliver content that will foster attendee engagement and keep them coming back for more? With a strictly virtual event, you will need to work harder than usual to engage attendees. Some of these features include: Live Video. Breakout Sessions.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 20, 2021

With the focus now on virtual and hybrid events, how do event planners and brands create and deliver content that will foster attendee engagement and keep them coming back for more? With a strictly virtual event, you will need to work harder than usual to engage attendees. Some of these features include: Live Video. Breakout Sessions.

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Achieve

DECEMBER 8, 2022

When used intentionally, social media can work well as an avenue for increasing. Use social media for quick updates and fun content. Use social media for quick updates and fun content. Tweets and Instagram stories are best for short-form content, but you can post quick updates anywhere that suits your nonprofit’s audience.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

Like any other marketing channel, you have to know what you’re working towards to promote your cause effectively. What kind of content do they respond to? Create a content schedule (weekly or monthly) to post consistently on the social media platform. Interactive content for higher engagement. Post a Facebook survey.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

She’s a creative content creator focusing on delivering information about the importance of volunteerism for nonprofit organizations. She is passionate about creating engaging content, writing, and graphic design to help viewers easily retain information. You can find her work at www.initlive.com or on Linkedin and Twitter.

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AccelEvents

JULY 21, 2021

With the surge of virtual meeting platforms, and various custom meeting options, businesses are now relying on such innovative meeting solutions to amplify networking, work-from-home options, staying connected, and increasing operational efficiency in the new meeting and business landscape. Polls, Q&As, and live chats.

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Care2

JULY 12, 2013

Facebook, Twitter, and icons for other social networks show up on packages in the grocery store, on store windows, and on billboards everywhere. Here are some tips for Facebook that could make your life a little bit easier. Tip # 5) Share Poll Quesitons. You can ask your audience questions and add response options to the poll.

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Neon CRM

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Solid donor engagement strategies help organizations improve their donors’ connection with their work, establish strong donor relationships, and retain their donor base. Knowing what channels to use—like whether you need to email donors versus posting on Facebook—is one thing. Encouraging conversations. Teaching them something.

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AccelEvents

JULY 23, 2021

Be sure to start your event marketing plan well ahead of time so that you can implement all of your event promotion tactics and work through potential contingencies. . Consider implementing event gamification to elevate the attendee experience, create memorable experiences, and drive engagement with both the content and other attendees. .

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Global Giving

APRIL 4, 2019

Philip Manzano Head of Marketing and Communications at Keela Who He Is: Phil has worked as a communications professional within the sector at many levels: grassroots, local, regional and national. This will help you understand what drives your donors to engage with your organization and communicate the value of your work as a fundraiser.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 27, 2015

The first day focused on networks and strategic use of social media along with some practical skills in content creation and measurement. The workshop was a tango dance between English and Spanish — and it worked! Participants did some hands-on exercises, analyzing their content engagement and consumption on Twitter and Facebook.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

Most virtual events focus on the presenter, the exhibitors, available sessions, and networking opportunities to create engagement in the virtual chat or to direct attendees to answer poll questions. . Think carefully about how you want people to act on the information you are providing. . Event themes will be smaller and sometimes sillier.

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Whole Whale

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Repeat what works – Run successful ads repeatedly until they stop selling. Repeat what works – Keep using effective stories, calls to action, and emotional appeals. Key Takeaway #3: Stick With What Works Ogilvy was struck by research showing repeated ads retained readership. Lean into what works.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

Consider these two sample audiences: “Canadian women” or “18 to 30-year-old women in BC or Alberta who live in cities with more than 100,000 people” Of course, most NGOs can’t afford to hire the kind of market researchers you’d need to produce a sophisticated work-up of who your core audience is.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JUNE 4, 2012

Over the last six years since our founding, MomsRising has worked with hundreds of bloggers and has learned how to strategically use social media to ensure that key audiences don’t miss compelling posts. Here are seven lessons we have learned along the way: Lesson #1: Publish compelling content that will appeal to your target audience.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 25, 2012

As a trainer, I strongly believe that learning experiences need to weave content delivery with participant interaction. Also, it is far more effective to have peers share their own case studies and experiential learning with others. Connecting Learners to the Content and Each Other. Ag Grantees Twitter Webinar.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 27, 2014

Join me for a FREE Webinar: Training Tips that Work for Nonprofits on Jan.29th All of my work these days is focused on designing and delivering effective training for nonprofits -primarily on the topics of social media, strategy, networks, and measurement. 29th at 1:00 PM EST/10:00 AM PST.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

While it’s impossible to track these donations unless you poll your online donors, the more your nonprofit utilizes social media to build your online brand and your e-newsletter list, the more likely potential online donors are to discover your nonprofit—and your nonprofit’s “Donate Now” landing page.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 6, 2007

I've also added the pink ribbon to my Facebook profile. From last week's Web2.04Dev Conference is a snap poll " What does Web2.0 " -- the poll was done with mp3 files and so you can hear their voices. Facebook The Non-Profits on Facebook Group is for those who work for, belong to, or support nonprofits on Facebook.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 26, 2011

I’ve had the pleasure of working closely with Compasspoint as part of my continuing work as Visiting Scholar at the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. I enjoy it because I get double dose: great ideas about the integration of technology with leadership, training, and capacity building AND the content.

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