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Posting User Social Media Guidelines

NCE Social Media

Beth Kanter, who I’ve written about before ( 1 )( 2 )( 3 ), recently shared a copy of the AARP’s Facebook Community Guidelines. These are a set of guidelines letting people know what they may and may not post on the AARP Facebook page(s). – We do not allow comments that suggest or encourage illegal activity.

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Social Media Policy Guidelines for Nonprofits

NCE Social Media

I was fortunate enough to serve on a committee of AFP International that brought together some social media gurus to hash out guidelines that nonprofit organizations can use to craft their own social media policies. With the release of these guidelines I wanted to share 7 reasons why you should have a social media policy.

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Leverage your online community for maximum member engagement and loyalty

Nimble AMS

Keep guidelines relevant. To ensure your online community is a safe, inclusive, and engaging place, you’ll want to routinely update your guidelines, making them easily accesible. Consider the following factors when updating your guidelines: Keep your rules concise. Tie your guidelines to your mission. Involve staff.

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The Power of Convincing

.orgSource

Adele, who is the CEO and Founder of Convincing Company , describes this technique as using an open-ended comment to encourage someone to reveal additional significant information. The Infectious Diseases Society of America establishes the guidelines for managing Lyme Disease. Here’s another example from our experience.

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That's Not Nice! Top 10 Tips for Responding to Negative Comments

NTEN

Here’s what some social media pros -- and our own Facebook fans -- have to say about responding to negative comments on blogs, forums and Facebook. Create a set of guidelines for posting on your page, and provide links to these guidelines,” says Jeff Patrick, president and founder of Common Knowledge. Just the Facts.

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Nonprofits: Leave A Comment to Win A Free Dell Color Laser Printer

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In accordance with FTC guidelines, full disclosure will be necessary when writing about the printer, and we ask that you provide your honest opinion of it. So, if you work for nonprofit that is looking for a laser printer, leave me a comment. Why does your nonprofit need a new color laser printer?

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The End of Expertise and How Associations Must Adapt

The MatrixFiles

Some execs recommended more explicit communications about their professional code of conduct guidelines or code of ethics to increase public trust of their members. Some associations are partnering with peer organizations to push out messages and expand their reach. Many execs say you always need to circle back to your mission.