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11 Tips for Making Nonprofit Press Releases Social and Shareable

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Social media has forever changed how nonprofits and journalists distribute and consume news stories, yet the format of nonprofit press releases has not evolved at all. Almost every communication medium out there has been impacted by the rise of social and mobile media, but not press releases. 3) Include a photo on your press release.

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10 Blogging Best Practices for Nonprofits

Nonprofit Tech for Good

News articles on your website can serve the same function as blog posts on your website provided they are dated and written like a blog post, not a press release. For the first time, readers could comment and share their opinions publicly on a piece of online content. The conversation has shifted from blog comments to social media.

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TikTok for Good: The Nonprofit’s Guide to Marketing on TikTok

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At the beginning of 2020, a video app called TikTok exploded in popularity because it provided a way for people to connect during the pandemic. After amassing 800 million active users worldwide, TikTok is now used for much more than dance challenges and quick recipe videos. . TikTok is all about short videos.

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How to Build a Social Media Following: Top Secrets Revealed

Nonprofits Source

If someone was scrolling through their social media account and came across a post from your nonprofit, would they like, comment, or share it? Longer-form content suits Facebook users, while shorter-form videos work well for Instagram users. What should you post? When should you post? Communicate consistency.

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10 Best Blogging Practices for Nonprofit Organizations

NonProfit Hub

You could create blog posts that incorporate social media posts and TikTok videos to appeal to younger audiences’ interests. Accessible content , with alternative text for images, captions for videos and audio elements, sufficient color contrast , and other usability must-haves. Simple language free of jargon.

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Welcome to Benetech's New Site! (and.)

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

We’ve made things more engaging, adding more images and video along with the ability to share and comment on content. We hope you’ll consider them: our ability to sustain our ongoing efforts, while exploring and creating new technology to meet pressing social needs, depends on the generosity of people like you!

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What is a Crisis Communication Plan and How can You Build One for Your Nonprofit?

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Some issues might just require close monitoring while others may require a press release that’s approved by your CEO. Who normally writes our most prominent communications (think press releases, email announcements, etc.)? Messaging execution: Who is responsible for scheduling your social posts, emails, or press releases?