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Threads for Nonprofits: 5 Tips for the Early Adoption Phase

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Nonprofit Tech for Good launched in 2005 as a Myspace page and in the 18 years since we’ve been through multiple early adoption phases of new social media — first Facebook and Twitter and then on to LinkedIn, Instagram, Pinterest, and Tumblr. 3) Upload your profile pic, add a bio and website, and post a first thread immediately.

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10 LinkedIn Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

It’s an ideal community to connect co-workers, influencers, donors, and corporate sponsors. In the last few years, Microsoft has rebuilt LinkedIn working out many of the kinks and bugs that made it frustrating to use, and has launched a suite of new tools and functionality for LinkedIn Pages , Profiles , and Groups.

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Social Networking Strategies: The Limits of Cutting and Pasting

Amy Sample Ward

. —– Google+, the social network launched by Google nearly 5 months ago, has recently opened up the platform to organizations and brands with a profile type akin to the options for individuals and Pages on Facebook. Is your community largely tech-savvy early adopters? The Price of Early Adoption. Community First.

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Facebook Group vs Facebook Page: Which One Should You Use?

CauseVox

This is also called your personal profile, and it’s where you share photos, status updates, videos, etc. Pros: You need a personal profile to join Facebook at all. Once you have your page set, you post updates similar to how you would post updates to your personal profile. He’s an incredibly popular Youtuber and influencer.

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Instagram Influencers and What We Know About Them

Connection Cafe

Online influencers are the most powerful force online today for moving awareness, advocacy, and giving. But who are the influencers you need to know, and what do we know about them? First, I’d like to recommend you look for micro-influencers in particular — i.e. those with substantial but not huge followings.

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How to Get Leadership Buy-in for Streamlining Your Grantee Application

sgEngage

Here are some trends and factors that may influence your grantees’ expectations and experiences: Staffing shortages: Many nonprofits are facing staff turnover, burnout, or open positions due to economic, medical, environmental and other challenges.

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Tips for Community Management on Social Media

Media Cause

Don’t miss opportunities to build relationships with high-profile or influencer accounts. Know who your high-profile followers and engage with their content where you can. Adopt things that you like and don’t miss opportunities to engage in conversations. Be sure to sound human, even while maintaining your brand voice.