Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 17, 2012

I ran into John Haydon who helped me with my new Facebook brand page. He presented me with a copy of new book, Facebook Marketing for Dummies. One topic I’ve been researching is the answer to this Facebook question, “What free or low cost apps are there for nonprofit brand pages?”

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 7, 2011

Note from Beth: While many of us focus our attention on FB pages, Facebook groups can be a good platform for nonprofits to use for informal peer learning groups, getting feedback from your post passionate fans , or to cultivate and support a brand ambassadors group. Making Facebook Groups Rock – Guest Post by Miriam Brosseau.

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Nonprofits Source

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

If someone was scrolling through their social media account and came across a post from your nonprofit, would they like, comment, or share it? According to a recent Hootsuite poll, only 20% of nonprofits feel ‘extremely confident’ that they are maximizing their social media potential. What should you post? When should you post?

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 9, 2021

For now, LinkedIn Pages outperform Facebook and Twitter in organic reach and engagement. These numbers are based on the performance of Nonprofit Tech for Good, and of course, vary depending upon how your nonprofit uses Facebook and Twitter. And while that may sound low, it is double the rate of Facebook Pages. LinkedIn Pages.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 3, 2020

billion monthly active users , Facebook is the largest social network in the world. Without a doubt, your nonprofit’s donors and supporters use Facebook on a regular basis and thus Facebook should be your first priority in your social media strategy. 1) Set up your nonprofit’s Facebook Page to make a good first impression.

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The Modern Nonprofit

JANUARY 25, 2022

Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Social Media Platforms for Nonprofits. However, just because your nonprofit has an active Facebook doesn’t mean you can automatically utilize Twitter or LinkedIn effectively. Build Your Following on: Facebook. Facebook is the most popular platform, boasting nearly 1.8

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NetWits

JULY 27, 2012

If you have a link to your Facebook and Twitter at the top of your homepage and your listserve at the bottom, it implies that you prefer to interact with your audience on your social media sites. I did on a couple sites - with my work address and phone number – but normally, I would have opted to just check your site from time to time.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 5, 2011

Mari Smith pointed to this blog post from All Facebook explaining the metric and how it has been implemented in apps. Photo by lecercle. A few hours ago, it went public – at least on your FB page for the world to see, but it isn’t yet visible to page administrators in the insights program. Checking in at a place.

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Tech Soup

JULY 31, 2012

Our focus was Facebook. With more than 900 million users, Facebook is the top social media site on the planet. Schools have a unique opportunity to build their Facebook following and stay connected with alumni due to the deep relationships that are built with students, families, and faculty. How do you do that?

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

APRIL 26, 2011

The use of mobile and social media enhanced the experience beyond having the standard back channel via a hashtag on Twitter, but the substance of his comments resonated. Mobile Technology and Social Media and Real Time Learning. In contrast, mobile polling offers is a more structured form of interaction.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 24, 2010

If not, it may be time to get some training. At the beginning of each of my webinars, I poll my attendees: “Where did you first find out about this webinar?&# Every so often a supporter will testify to your good work via a wall or blog comment. Facebook/YouTube/MySpace Comments and Twitter Mentions.

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ASU Lodestar Center

JULY 6, 2011

Facebook is a leader in social media, with approximately 500 million users across various demographics. By using Facebook, nonprofits can connect with other organizations and reach supporters. Here are a few tips for getting the most out of Facebook: Create a Page, Not a Group. Don't let your Facebook page languish!

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JULY 23, 2010

Stay tuned for more … Sharing Some Facebook Friday Insights. Facebook Strategic Objectives. I asked folks on Facebook: “ What is your organization trying to accomplish on Facebook with its Fan Page? What I learned is that “drive by&# analysis of metrics is really a waste of time.

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NonProfit Hub

APRIL 17, 2024

There are advantages to writing both short and long-form posts: Short-form posts of around 300-500 words can be read quickly from a mobile device and they help deliver timely or urgent messages to your audience. Since longer-form posts take more time to craft, plan to publish them less frequently, such as once a month.

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Achieve

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Whether you’re posting on Facebook , Instagram, or even LinkedIn, it’s important to focus on reaching users who are most likely to take action in response to your content. Keeping track of your engagement rate allows you to determine whether you’re effectively communicating and connecting with social media supporters over time.

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DNL OmniMedia

JANUARY 17, 2024

For example, you could create a short promotional reel for Instagram and a well-designed graphic and caption for an informative Facebook post. Post polls like “Which auction item are you most excited about?” Create social media posts based on your existing platforms. Sponsor connections. Opting for interactive content.

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sgEngage

MAY 27, 2021

Thanksgiving holiday each year, meaning you’ve got plenty of time to craft a successful strategy. When you put in the work ahead of time, you can reduce your stress level on GivingTuesday itself and have solid strategies to lean on. Because of this major fundraising potential, it’s never too early to start planning for GivingTuesday.

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Qgiv

JULY 27, 2021

Abby : Nonprofits know they shouldn’t be asking EVERY time they post on social media, but a lot of people are looking for some inspiration for what to post when they’re not making appeals. But you can get away with asking 20% of the time. And 20% of the time you can make withdrawals. 20% can be promotional. Summarize it!

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Classy

JUNE 8, 2021

This gives nonprofit content posted on LinkedIn an extra layer of credibility, which is essential when you’re asking people to donate their money or time. . Be sure to build anticipation by posting content to the event feed—like polls, updates about speakers, and behind-the-scenes videos. . social media users for four years running.

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NonProfit Hub

MAY 31, 2019

The best times to post are usually from around 10 a.m. With Facebook and Instagram, posting more than one or two times daily creates depreciating engagement for each post. Simple things like polls and surveys or Q&A sessions can go a long way to increase social media engagement with your brand. Post frequency.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

OCTOBER 1, 2008

Time Chart - See Flickr Discussion on Version 1 Wanna Remix it? I usually do this in a room with a quick poll, but I wanted to push myself to create the content based on their questions. I usually do this in a room with a quick poll, but I wanted to push myself to create the content based on their questions. Download it here.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 20, 2021

This real-time function creates a sense of urgency and intimacy to keep attendees glued to their screens, looking and waiting for responses. Using social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, you can prime the audience and get them excited about what they are about to experience. Virtual escape rooms. Breakout Sessions.

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Qgiv

NOVEMBER 16, 2021

Here are five volunteer recruitment tips to help with P2P fundraisers: Reach out to long-time, engaged volunteers. Reach out to long-time, engaged volunteers. Volunteers who have been a part of your organization for a long time are already familiar with your cause and goals. Provide incentives for participation.

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NonProfit Hub

JULY 10, 2020

Additionally, it’s an even bigger one right now because of how much time people are spending online while in quarantine. Social media planning is a luxury many smaller nonprofits can’t afford, so think about how much time and money you want to invest in it. Using this content type doesn’t take much of your time.

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AccelEvents

JANUARY 20, 2021

This real-time function creates a sense of urgency and intimacy to keep attendees glued to their screens, looking and waiting for responses. Using social media platforms like Facebook and Twitter, you can prime the audience and get them excited about what they are about to experience. Virtual escape rooms. Breakout Sessions.

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Tech Soup

OCTOBER 16, 2012

Facebook and CNN have partnered to create the I'm Voting Facebook app. app offers polling location information, sample ballots, and election. polling place, review voting rules, and contact Election Protection if. Get the latest polls and news in the palm of your hand with these apps: Polltracker. The VoterHub.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 27, 2012

While it’s impossible to track these donations unless you poll your online donors, the more your nonprofit utilizes social media to build your online brand and your e-newsletter list, the more likely potential online donors are to discover your nonprofit—and your nonprofit’s “Donate Now” landing page. Launch an Online Gift Donation Program.

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Care2

AUGUST 11, 2009

Your nonprofit may not be raising much money off of Facebook, but fan pages are useful tools in helping nonprofits build community with their supporters. Keep It Simple, Short, and Sweet Your nonprofit is competing with many other Facebook user updates, fan pages, groups, etc so get to the point fast.

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NTEN

AUGUST 19, 2011

Drop us a line or include your links in the comments! Well, not you, but your Facebook page. It’s time everyone understands why just tracking how many people “Like” you on Facebook or follow you on Twitter isn’t enough. Please take a second to take our poll. Share your links in the comments!

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Tech Soup

JANUARY 21, 2011

There's always some controversy or other stirring up the hornet's nest of online opinion, and last month, Time's choice for Person of the Year 2010 was the outrage du jour. Time chose Mark Zuckerberg, founder Facebook, as their Person of the Year. That social norm is just something that has evolved over time.".

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 25, 2012

Remember last September when Facebook announced all those changes to individual profiles, including the timeline? One of the changes was that your friends and fans can do more than “Like” or “Comment” on Facebook. ” You can read more about how it works from the Facebook developer notes.

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Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

AUGUST 10, 2011

Today, NTEN’s Amy Sample Ward shared this fabulous video on Facebook. NTEN is also doing this flash poll to learn how nonprofits make sense of their own data. Does data collection from time-to-time, but not formal reporting. Finding the time to devote to measurement. Does not know where to start.

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Tech Soup

MARCH 13, 2014

This time: Yes: 58% No: 42%. " We find that many organizations have an easier time accepting that five volunteers are working from their home, or work places, or coffee shops writing articles for the upcoming blog than accepting "We've introduced a virtual volunteering scheme! Is it Facebook?

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Connection Cafe

SEPTEMBER 13, 2019

Your alumni post on Facebook, addictively scroll through Instagram and celebrate their marriages with custom hashtags; having a social strategy for homecoming helps you find them where they are. Early is the time to plan a “babies of the Class of 2013 photoshoot.” Do your social followers have any comments about the event?

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Achieve

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

However, your audience is digitally bombarded with requests all day long, and by the time they see your content, they might ignore it altogether simply because they’re fatigued. Repurpose email content into your next Facebook post, with a link to sign up for your email newsletter. Social media polls.

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Nonprofit Tech for Good

DECEMBER 11, 2022

In 2022, Facebook revealed that it has 2.9 Engage with those who comment on your posts — When someone comments on your post, be sure to respond. The schedule you plan to follow for responding to comments on your social media pages . billion monthly active users. YouTube has 2.3 billion, and Instagram has 2 billion.

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NTEN

JULY 28, 2010

A whopping 86% of nonprofits say they have a presence on Facebook or another social media site according to the 2010 Nonprofit Social Networking Benchmark Report. . This socially-sourced crowd spends upwards of 15 minutes per day, every day , on social media sites, 3 to 7 times more than on any other major web property. .

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