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Consider social media sharing as a form of generosity this GivingTuesday

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By doing this, you’re encouraging your followers to amplify your organization and cause to reach a broader audience. Most prioritize content that other people are liking, sharing, and commenting on. Communicate that every comment, like, and share can help boost the post. Ask them to tag your nonprofit so others can find you.

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Using Causes on Facebook to Change the World with Matthew Mahan

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He’s the vice president of impact at Causes. After our panel I got a few minutes to talk to Matt about his work at Causes and how Causes is empowering grassroots fundraising. First, create a page on Causes and activist resource center. What makes a Cause on Facebook successful? Check out the video. Build a network.

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Cause Fatigue Redefined: More conversation for the 09NTC

Amy Sample Ward

Yesterday’s post for Earth Day, about social media and the energy/climate change/green movement is already getting some tremendously insightful and interesting comments. I have written before about the way I believe causes are shifting be the way individuals identify themselves, group up, and organize. What do you think?

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Guest Post on Tactical Philanthropy: Causes, MySpace and ideablob

Amy Sample Ward

You can read it and the comments on the blog here , it’s copied below. “In recent days, Causes has left MySpace and IdeaBlob has shutdown. In reaction to the Causes announcement, Economist bureau chief Matthew Bishop tweeted “Who knew it was on MySpace?” Read more about Causes leaving MySpace here.).

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

Nonprofit Tech for Good

They are more likely to donate to a cause, attend a virtual event, or volunteer when they are invited by people they know and trust. This is also why campaigns that involve tagging friends and encouraging them to pass on the message are effective. Social media makes participating in campaigns easy and fun.

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10 Twitter Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Use hashtags strategically to mention important causes, campaigns, and events, but hashtag spamming to try to increase your reach doesn’t work and has a negative effect on engagement. Don’t be a photo tag spammer either! 3) Tweet content that inspires engagement. Upload powerful photos and videos.

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How To Leverage TikTok for Nonprofit Marketing and Fundraising

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However, if you struggle to engage with a younger audience, TikTok presents a new and exciting way to showcase your cause to this next generation of donors. Promoted Hashtags The promoted hashtags feature helps you increase awareness for your cause. Any social media platform can help you achieve these goals. What Is TikTok for Good?