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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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[DATA] 14 Must-Know Stats About How Nonprofits Use Social Media

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At the core of the project is the Global NGO Technology Survey and the data below is based on the survey responses of 1,160 nonprofits worldwide that use social media. To receive future updates about the Global NGO Technology Survey data, please sign up for Nonprofit Tech for Good’s email newsletter. 5% use TikTok.

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6 Tips on How to Use Social Media to Acquire New Donor Prospects

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2) Move beyond social posting to targeted social advertising. In this age of Google Ad Grants and inexpensive Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter targeted advertising, one can drive traffic from what is a primary relationship-building platform to an organization’s website or to a lead or landing page.

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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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Top 5 Social Media Best Practices for #GivingTuesday

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Now entering its sixth year, #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving fueled by the power of social media. Prominently feature the date (November 28), the #GivingTuesday hashtag, a “Donate” button, links to your social networks, social sharing, and an e-newsletter opt-in. Best Practice #2: Design Visual Content.

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Five Ways Nonprofits Can Use Social Media to Build Their e-Newsletter List

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People are often surprised when I say that if given the choice, I would choose 10,000 e-Newsletter subscribers over 10,000 Followers on Twitter, 10,000 Fans on Facebook, or 10,000 Friends on Foursquare… combined. That said, here are five ways to do so using social media: 1) Blog, blog, blog!

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Five Social Media Best Practices for Small NGOs in Developing Countries

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As a follow-up to Five Online Fundraising Best Practices for Small NGOs in Developing Countries , below are five social media best practices specifically tailored for small NGOs in developing countries. 2) Schedule Facebook Updates and tweets for other time zones. 1) Tell your NGOs’ story in photo essay format.