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10 Facebook Page Best Practices for Nonprofits

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With more than 1 billion active users, Facebook is the largest social network in the world. Without a doubt your nonprofit’s supporters use Facebook on a regular basis. Therefore, Facebook Pages should be your first priority and entry into social networking. Invest in quality graphic design for your Avatar (a.k.a.

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The Importance of Branding Your Nonprofit on Social Networks Through Graphic Design

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Nonprofits were the early adopters of social networks. The were active on Myspace, YouTube, and creating Facebook Groups long before most of the companies that are often praised for being the pioneers of social media. One of the reasons was that social networks were free to join and lacked monthly fees.

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HOW TO: Custom Design Your Nonprofit’s Facebook Timeline

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Many of you have probably already heard that Facebook Timeline for Pages will automatically go live for all brand pages on March 30. That said, the new Facebook Timeline for Pages design provides us even more opportunities to maximize a strong first impression. As I have said many, many times your avatar a.k.a.

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Four Creative Uses of Facebook Profile Pics by Nonprofits on Facebook Pages

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First impressions are very important online, and the four nonprofits listed below have gone out of their way to make a strong one upon potential new Facebook Fans. The consistent use of a square avatar is necessary for successful online branding on social networking sites. We’ll just have to wait and see.

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Encouraging Networking at Your Virtual Event

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Yes, people attend conferences and trade shows in order to learn and grow their skill set, but they also attend to network with other industry professionals. A virtual event means that those face-to-face interactions will not be possible but that does not mean that you can’t facilitate and encourage networking all the same. .

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7 Original Networking Ideas for Your Virtual Event

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At an in-person, live event, networking often just happens. These impromptu networking opportunities are not possible at a virtual event. It can seem difficult to think of networking ideas for your virtual event, but we’re here to help. . 7 Original Networking Ideas for Your Virtual Event. Virtual Scavenger Hunt.

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10 Signs Your NGO Excels at Social Media

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To grow your following on social networks, ensure that your NGO has prominently featured social network icons on every page of your website and blog. Convert email subscribers into social network followers by adding calls-to-follow in your email updates. Donors and followers will associate your NGO with your avatar.

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