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How Nonprofits Can Grow Their Following on Social Media

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By Heather Mansfield , founder and editor-in-chief of Nonprofit Tech for Good The average growth rate for social media ranges from.64% In other words, the era of organic growth on social media is over. 1) Feature social media icons on your website. 2) Include social media icons in your email newsletter.

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5 Reasons Why Social Media is Essential for Small Nonprofits

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According to Pew Research Center , 85% of people have a smartphone and even more than that are active on a number of social media platforms. Here are five reasons why your nonprofit’s social media presence is one of the most valuable marketing tools at your disposal: 1) It’s accessible.

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6 Practical Tips for Promoting Your #GivingTuesday Campaign on Social Media

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In 2019, more than 20 billion social media impressions were made on #GivingTuesday. With so much noise on social channels during this global day of giving, you may be wondering how your nonprofit can stand out and more effectively fundraise for its mission. Every mission has its social media niche.

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How Nonprofits Can Steward Corporate Donors on Social Media

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Deciding how to handle donor recognition on social media is a complex exercise. Read on to learn how Feeding America and The Global FoodBanking Network have recently stewarded their corporate donors on social media. The company generously took the first step in sharing their recent donations on social media.

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How To Recruit New Members for Your Association on Social Media

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There are dozens of ways to attract new members for your association, however one of the most effective methods is using social media. It has been estimated that more than half of the world’s population has at least one social media account. 1) Establish a presence on social media for your association.

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How Nonprofits Can Effectively Promote their Online Shop on Instagram and Facebook

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Nonprofits with online shops can tap into these trends on social media to reach mindful shoppers and raise revenue in support of their mission. Shopify’s biggest selling points are that it is super mobile friendly and it easily plugs into the shop experience on Instagram and Facebook. Already have a shop?

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

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While social media is now a common part of every nonprofit’s communication strategy, a common sentiment is that interacting on social media is a poor substitute to in-person interactions. As a result, social media strategies are often used to supplement in-person events.