Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

NOVEMBER 12, 2015

Here’s what my reflection: Technology Tools To Poll Participants. When thinking about adding mobile/online polling to a training, you have to think like an instructional designer for it be effective. You have to ask, how is polling the audience and seeing the aggregate results helping people learn?

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Whole Whale

JANUARY 27, 2023

That’s a huge amount of opportunity for nonprofits to tap into and reach out to new audiences. Launch Polls & Surveys Start generating data by asking questions! Not only will this help boost website traffic, but it can also increase brand visibility as well as build credibility through content.

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.orgSource

MARCH 6, 2023

Is technology tying your audience in knots? Perhaps it’s content that’s missing the mark. Sharon notes that 50-year longitudinal studies from Gallop Poll, NORC’s General Social Survey, Harris Poll, and Edelman Barometer, find that trust in public institutions and their leaders has declined steadily.

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Candid

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Remind your audience why they love your cause and your organization. And most importantly, get them used to engaging with your content. Here are a few types of content you can add to your social media plan to support your success this giving season. That way, when the donation request rolls around, you’ve already got them ready.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

FEBRUARY 6, 2013

” My answer is: ”Don’t ask me, ask your audience.” ” That to say that you need to know your audience and how they get their information. Even more importantly, what motivates them. So, was delighted when Darren Barefoot asked if he share a guest post about how to do audience analysis.

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DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 17, 2024

They are great networking opportunities and can suit many kinds of events, audiences, and causes. Understand your audience When planning your marketing strategy, it’s helpful to start with the end in mind—who are you trying to reach? Demographics. Previous engagement. Sponsor connections.

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AccelEvents

JULY 14, 2021

Games with incentives or prizes can allow your audience members to display their talents and vote for those who perform the game the best! Try to build the content around tasks that can be accomplished where the attendees are. Polls and Q&As. of virtual event organizers use polls to increase interactions.

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AccelEvents

MARCH 4, 2021

Because of this, for your event to truly succeed, you will need to do more than create content that the audience passively consumes while sitting in front of a computer monitor. Why are you hosting this event and who is your target audience? Include event content that addresses a variety of learning styles.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JUNE 20, 2023

By utilizing digital platforms, organizations can connect with donors around the world, allowing for a broader audience and potentially larger donations. Virtual fundraisers can reach a wider audience, cut down on overhead costs, and offer flexibility for participants. The more personal and authentic the content, the better.

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sgEngage

OCTOBER 14, 2022

By pinpointing your organization’s purpose, you can unlock a powerful marketing tool that will enable audiences to connect deeper with your messaging. In this blog, we’ll talk about the importance of getting to know your audience and how you can use purpose-driven communications to build lasting relationships. Let’s dive in.

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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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Nimble AMS

SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

They’re also a convenient, low-cost option for providing members with content and networking opportunities year-round. Your members are the audience for your learning courses, so be sure to ask for their input. Collect slide decks and/or pre-record content. Upload content into your technology platform. Get feedback.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

That said, it’s important to understand that the type of content that performs best on LinkedIn is a bit different than Facebook and more similar to Twitter. Content that focuses on thought leadership, rather than inspirational storytelling, best serves the tone of the LinkedIn community. Curated content relevant to your mission.

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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? When tuning in from a remote location, your audience will be experiencing competing demands on their attention. Some of these features include: Live Video.

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Volunteer Hub

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Start by Creating Compelling Content Content that is compelling to you, may not be compelling to your volunteers. You have to consider your audience, the platforms they use, and what motivates them to volunteer with an organization. Here are some tips for creating engaging content. Here are 7 tips that can help.

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Forum One

APRIL 8, 2021

In our recent webinar on “Optimizing Instead of Redesigning Your Website” , we talked through the following six tips you can implement right now to optimize your content and increase engagement with your current website. Personalize your content. Start by understanding your audiences and tailoring content and outreach to their needs.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

This is a smart option if your communities engage primarily on these platforms because you can launch it fast and you have built-in audiences of people who already have shown an affinity for your brand and your mission. You know your audience best. Analyze your own historical content to gauge optimal times.

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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? When tuning in from a remote location, your audience will be experiencing competing demands on their attention. Some of these features include: Live Video.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 15, 2021

A hybrid event means that at the same time, you can host two types of event styles tailored to each audience (an online audience and an in-person audience) for a great attendee experience. . A hybrid event intends to be an event that connects people in person if they want and allows online audiences to tune in. .

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The free app, available on iOS and Android, allows attendees to seamlessly access virtual, hybrid, and in-person event content on the go. The Accelevents Mobile Event App offers event audiences an additional avenue for participation and engagement.

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Neon CRM

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

This can help you engage a wider global audience while breaking down geographic barriers. You can use that information to segment your newsletter list and send personalized content based on their preferences. Ideally, your social media content should be made of 80% this information and 20% appeals.

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NetWits

JULY 11, 2012

Schools have a unique opportunity to build their Facebook following and stay connected with alumni due to the captive audience and deep relationships that are built with students, families and faculty. Content type weight: Videos. Keep your schools page fresh with interesting new content, but don’t over do it. Not encouraging.

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Achieve

JULY 7, 2021

3: The Poll Sticker. Your organization can use the Poll sticker to collect data or entertain your followers. When you use the Poll sticker you can insert your question and two answers for followers to choose from. Social media is an opportunity to share your mission with a wider audience and in many ways, you can do so for free.

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AccelEvents

MARCH 4, 2021

Because of this, for your event to truly succeed, you will need to do more than create content that the audience passively consumes while sitting in front of a computer monitor. Why are you hosting this event and who is your target audience? Include event content that addresses a variety of learning styles.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

As the event industry continues to adapt to a new normal, event professionals have pivoted to hybrid events as a way to bring together a large audience without going over strict capacity restrictions. . This change in the standard practice may have you scrambling to come up with an event strategy that works best for your target audience.

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Mobile event apps help keep your audience intimately connected to your event and provide a unique channel that will complement the event experience as a whole. Q&A and polling. Conversely, virtual attendees can feel more connected to the event content and the virtual experience as a whole. . Session live streams.

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AccelEvents

JUNE 3, 2021

Increased Opportunities for Audience Engagement. At first glance, you may assume that an online event presents fewer opportunities for audience engagement, but this is simply not the case. It is important to remember that the larger your audience, the greater mix of people you are likely to have. Excellent Audience Analytics.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 13, 2022

It’s simple: Greater reach means a bigger audience—not just for you, but also for your sponsors looking to get their brand in front of people. Make video presentations interactive: Long gone is the era of just streaming content to viewers at home. Remote attendees still want to be immersed in the event.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

An amazing marketing opportunity that comes with a giant audience. Think about your target audience. What kind of content do they respond to? Try to focus on the platform most used by your target audience. Create a content schedule (weekly or monthly) to post consistently on the social media platform.

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Get Fully Funded

JUNE 1, 2021

For most organizations, this represents a significant number of prospects, especially organizations that invest time creating and sharing compelling Facebook content, building a large following. While waiting for approval, go ahead and work on building up your Facebook audience. Post engaging content every day.

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AccelEvents

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Other event budgeting tips to consider: Ask if the marketing materials can be used for another upcoming event or as evergreen content. Consider ‘free’ ways of promoting your event through content marketing , like writing a blog post, going on a podcast, or self-promotion on social media. Your target audience demographic.

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Achieve

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Social media is an indispensable tool for raising awareness for your nonprofit’s cause, reaching new audiences, and strengthening your relationships with donors. 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.

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 16, 2021

Your hybrid event is catering to two different crowds: the online audience and the in-person audience. Therefore, no matter how you do it, you must have event technology connecting those on-site to the online audience. . Polling, Q&A, “speed dating” style networking opportunities, and much more. After the event: .

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AccelEvents

AUGUST 7, 2020

You do not want to alienate any member of your audience. This person can encourage audience members by asking for their comments and questions that can be put in a live text chat and then relayed to the keynote speaker or presenter. Prime Your Audience. And furthermore, emotions are contagious. Use Storytelling. . . . .

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Bloomerang

JULY 26, 2021

Mastering relevant content marketing. You already know the benefit of social media to reach wider audiences. Tip: Post interactive content that encourages engagement. . Develop a written plan to promote your online appeals, blog posts, videos, and other digital content. Is it optimized for mobile?

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AccelEvents

NOVEMBER 5, 2020

Hosting a hybrid event can boost physical attendance and promote your brand and content to a wider and broader audience. . However, with the right event planning software , an event planner can stay highly organized, streamline all of the content through one platform, and collect lead and analytics data along the way. .

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sgEngage

MARCH 22, 2022

Segment your audience . On top of that, multi-channel marketing allows you to more easily cater your communications to specific audience segments and use each channel for different purposes. . Tip #2: Segment your audience . It’s best to send these polls after a fundraising event or after a gift is made.

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