CauseVox

APRIL 22, 2021

If you’re part of an organization or business, or even just an individual with a blog, chances are you know that you need a presence on Facebook. But navigating the best way to share your message on Facebook can be…overwhelming. This guide will help you understand the two main ways of using Facebook: a page and a group.

Facebook 98

Facebook Group Illinois Social Media 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 30, 2010

I wanted to promote the the National Arbor Day’s Facebook Page on the Nonprofit Organizations Facebook Page. So, I searched Facebook for “Arbor Day&# and three Pages came up: 1) Arbor Day :: 79 Likes: www.facebook.com/pages/Arbor-Day/103129336394300. Oh… so this is what a Community Page looks like.

Facebook 238

Facebook Search Community Wikipedia 238

Wild Apricot

JULY 12, 2018

Want to start harnessing the power of Facebook for associations? Here are the five best practices you need to apply to your nonprofit's Facebook strategy today.

Associations 156

Associations Facebook Practice Build 156

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 13, 2010

I was just getting ready to add “Create a Facebook Page for a campaign in addition to your organization’s Facebook Page&# to my Facebook Best Practices for Nonprofit Organizations when I read that Facebook had launched “Community Pages&#. Have any nonprofits out there created a Community Page yet?

Facebook 216

Facebook Community Experiment Wiki 216

Top Nonprofits

JANUARY 14, 2022

The truth is that social fundraising has come a long way from the standard “Donate” button featured on profiles and Facebook fundraisers. Introduction to Facebook Challenges. Facebook Challenges are time-bound virtual peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns that take place entirely through the social network. How to Host a Challenge.

Challenge 98

Challenge Facebook Support Hosting 98

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MAY 8, 2017

Currently only nonprofits in the United States can take advantage of Facebook Fundraisers. All that said, any Facebook user can now create Facebook Fundraisers for nonprofit’s listed in the GuideStar/Facebook database which currently numbers around 750,000. Facebook currently has 1.94 billion monthly users.

Facebook 226

Facebook United States Campaign United Kingdom 226

Beneblog: Technology Meets Society

MARCH 8, 2017

Last night I received a Facebook friend request from an old friend and accepted it. I quickly checked, and found that (of course) I already was Facebook friends with my old friend. Facebook has a handy way of reporting this exact problem and the fake account was suspended within minutes.

Facebook 186

Facebook Nigeria Amazon Government 186

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 3, 2013

Hopefully your nonprofit has grown accustomed to the fact that Facebook is a constant work in progress. Before you fall behind, make sure that your nonprofit is current with these four recent Facebook upgrades: 1) Turn on “Similar Page Suggestions.” The Field Museum Community Page. The Field Museum Official Page.

Facebook 277

Facebook Museum Info Chicago 277

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 30, 2013

This webinar is presented with the assumption that your nonprofit has been using Facebook Pages for at least six months and that you have a working knowledge of the difference between Facebook Profiles, Groups, and Pages. Related Links: On-Demand: Social Media for Social Good: A How-To Webinar Series for Nonprofits.

Facebook 188

Facebook Demonstration Social Media Newsletter 188

Nonprofit Tech for Good

FEBRUARY 3, 2013

This webinar is presented with the assumption that your nonprofit has been using Facebook Pages for at least six months and that you have a working knowledge of the difference between Facebook Profiles, Groups, and Pages. Related Links: Winter Webinar Special for Nonprofits.

Facebook 189

Facebook Demonstration Newsletter Nonprofit 189

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 10, 2012

This webinar is presented with the assumption that your nonprofit has been using Facebook Pages for at least six months and that you have a working knowledge of the difference between Facebook Profiles, Groups, and Pages.

Facebook 186

Facebook Demonstration ROI Newsletter 186

Bloomerang

AUGUST 10, 2021

If you’re looking to raise more money and awareness at your next event, consider incorporating Facebook Fundraisers as a part of your fundraising efforts. Facebook makes donating easy for its users, and you can exponentially increase the funds raised at the event by encouraging your guests to share the fundraiser on their personal page.

Facebook 117

Facebook Donation Fundraising Social Media 117

Tech Soup

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Most of us are familiar with the social media platforms such as Facebook, LinkedIn, X, and Instagram. After all, they’re cost-effective and far-reaching platforms that allow nonprofits to connect with supporters and raise awareness.

Linkedin 78

Linkedin Build Community Social Media 78

sgEngage

MARCH 29, 2021

Facebook fundraising can get a bad reputation, especially when organizations fail to see the opportunities to engage and retain a new generation of supporters. However, Facebook fundraising is much more than a helpful boost to your organization’s online donations. When it comes to Facebook Fundraising, we wrote the ultimate guide !

Facebook 98

Facebook Guide Fundraising North America 98

Tech Soup

AUGUST 12, 2021

Building a solid community online is all about being personable and relatable and interacting with your followers. Also, since Twitter and Facebook are the most-used platforms for nonprofits, it's necessary to know how to target people and leverage these platforms to strengthen your organization's community.

Build 103

Build Community PDF Organization 103

Media Cause

APRIL 16, 2021

Facebook recently announced that the Facebook community has now raised over $5 billion for nonprofits and personal causes through Facebook and Instagram fundraising tools. Here at Media Cause we recommend including Facebook Fundraisers in Giving Tuesday and Year-end efforts and other special appeals.

San Jose 59

San Jose Facebook Work Fundraising 59

Amy Sample Ward

JUNE 8, 2011

We focused on principles for community building and community organizing, as well as examples of both short-term and long-term engagement. Principles of Community Organizing. First, identify what your community wants to do – what it is coming together around, whether it’s an event, an action, or a movement. Transparency.

Community 253

Community Build Organization Case Study 253

Nonprofit Tech for Good

AUGUST 11, 2011

Facebook has been making a flurry of changes to the functionality of Facebook Pages, Facebook Community Pages, and Facebook Places Pages over the last few weeks. Until recently, only Community Pages were displayed under Education and Work. 2) Facebook Pages are being converted into Facebook Places Pages.

Facebook 264

Facebook Phase University Nonprofit 264

Nonprofit Tech for Good

SEPTEMBER 26, 2011

Facebook has been making a flurry of changes to the functionality of Facebook Profiles, Facebook Pages, Facebook Community Pages, and Facebook Places Pages over the last two months. Sharing quality, engaging content is now more important than ever on Facebook.

Facebook 261

Facebook Feeds News Nonprofit 261

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 11, 2012

That said, in recent months Facebook has launched a slew of new features for Facebook Pages. The others will be covered in my upcoming webinars on Facebook and Facebook Apps for Nonprofits. Facebook has launched a new App Center for Timeline and Mobile with over 600 Apps. 2) New Facebook Pages Manager App.

Facebook 277

Facebook Ipod Language United States 277

NetWits

JULY 16, 2012

In my last session as part of the Schools out for Summer Series I took a deep dive into how Schools can get the most out of Facebook. — We already know that Facebook is crushing it and that schools have an incredible opportunity to use the platform to deepen relationships with families, students and alumni. But there is hope!!!

Facebook 274

Facebook Create Work Student 274

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 9, 2011

Ninety percent of your nonprofit’s success on Facebook is dependent upon the Admin who manages your Facebook Page. If she or he doesn’t have the personality or passion to elicit Comments and Thumbs Ups in response to their Status Updates, then the ROI from your Facebook Page will be minimal. org :: facebook.com/350.org.

Voice 268

Voice Facebook Org Beginner 268

sgEngage

APRIL 10, 2023

When done well, fundraisers can become beloved annual events that your community looks forward to year after year. How do you turn a standard campaign into a fundraiser your community will love? Think about the people who make up your community of donors. Simply focus your attention on donor engagement.

Donor 78

Donor Community Tips Fundraising 78

Nonprofit Tech for Good

NOVEMBER 12, 2012

Except for a short test in 2009 , your nonprofit’s Facebook Fans have never seen all your posts and as most of us have by now have realized, the percentage that do has gotten significantly smaller over time. According to Facebook Help: When you create a list, you’ll see the best posts from that list in your main News Feed.

Facebook 272

Facebook Feeds Meme News 272

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JULY 28, 2010

Social networking communities are migrant communities. They move with you to The Next Big Thing i.e., from MySpace to Facebook to Twitter to Foursquare. The community was red hot. This is when the MySpace vs. Facebook debate began to rage in the blogoshphere. I was very reluctant to move over to Facebook.

Social Network 192

Social Network Community Network Myspace 192

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

JANUARY 12, 2018

And the one great thing about social media, particularly Facebook, is that you get to hear from many people wishing you a happy day because the platform alerts them. Facebook has been criticized for its role in spreading fake news and influencing elections. The social media pundits were swift with posting their analysis on Facebook.

Facebook 132

Facebook Social Media New York Broadcast 132

Nonprofit Tech for Good

APRIL 4, 2011

Unlike the Q&A site Quora, Facebook Questions allows brands to ask and answer questions. On Quora you have to be a person, but Facebook Questions uses your nonprofit’s Page and avatar as your Facebook Questions identity. Step One :: Add Questions to Your Nonprofit’s Facebook Page.

Facebook 242

Facebook Question Avatar Spam 242

NetWits

JUNE 23, 2010

My college sorority and millions of others definitively did not participate in Quit Facebook Day ! I received an email that stated they would be shutting down their online community that resides within their main site and moving their online community to Facebook. They actually took the opposite approach.

Facebook 104

Facebook Community Site Nonprofit 104

NetWits

JULY 12, 2011

How much time should your nonprofit spend engaging with their “fans” on Facebook? Idealware who surveyed over 500 nonprofit staff members about their Facebook usage and goals may have answers to some of the questions organizations have been seeking. of the organizations fundraising on Facebook, raised $10K or more.

Facebook 250

Facebook Time Social Network Advocacy 250

Nonprofit Tech for Good

MARCH 26, 2012

On March 30 the new Facebook Timeline design will roll out to all Facebook Pages and one new function is the ability to post Milestones to your Timeline. After you type the first few letters of the location, Facebook will generate a pop-down menu of Facebook Places to choose from. Simple enough.

Facebook 253

Facebook Module Feeds History 253

Get Fully Funded

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

But, what if you could use social media to overcome one of the biggest challenges that nonprofits have faced over the past year: creating communities for supporters to engage with one another? We’ll cover creating digital supporter communities through the following points: Brief Overview of Supporter Communities on Social Media.

Social Media 59

Social Media Digital Support Community 59

TechImpact

JUNE 16, 2014

Facebook is the flagship social media platform for most nonprofits. The inherent community nature, pervasiveness of the platform, and the fact Facebook is constantly adding tools for nonprofits to better utilize the social network has made it the perfect choice for most nonprofits. Image courtesy of Black Celebrity Giving.

Metrics 170

Metrics Facebook Stats Nonprofit 170

Achieve

DECEMBER 22, 2020

But, we’re here to present one solution that can tackle all of the above: Facebook fundraising. As a nonprofit fundraising professional, you’re surely aware that Facebook fundraising is quite different from the digital efforts you conduct on other platforms. Educate supporters about the basics of Facebook fundraising.

Facebook 98

Facebook North Carolina Tips Giving 98

Saleforce Nonprofit

APRIL 21, 2021

It may seem strange for a new, invite-only platform that is currently only available on iOS to gain widespread popularity so quickly, but FOMO — or fear of missing out — mixed with scaled, community-based conversation (think: interactive podcasts) appears to be a winning combination. Marketing Communications Manager at Salesforce.org.

Community 106

Community Build Texas Audio 106

Amy Sample Ward

MARCH 27, 2012

When it comes to managing or building communities, online or on the ground, the work can seem overwhelming and sometimes even never-ending. Wherever you are, and whatever the kind of community you are wrangling, there are some general lessons that I recommend. You don’t [really] know your community members.

Community 249

Community Management Lesson NTEN 249

TechImpact

JUNE 24, 2014

But with over 2 billion users, everyone’s audience is on Facebook. Facebook is one of the most important social media channels for almost every nonprofit in operation today. With new features being added to support nonprofits and their missions, Facebook’s usefulness to the nonprofit sector will only grow. Inform the community?

Facebook 142

Facebook Meme Social Media News 142

Nonprofit Tech for Good

JUNE 29, 2013

This webinar covers 25 Facebook Page best practices most of which are at an intermediate to advanced level. How to tap into the power of Facebook Milestones. How to add Facebook Location to your page. How to claim and merge Facebook Places Pages. How to claim and merge Facebook Community Pages.

Facebook 142

Facebook Practice Social Media Nonprofit 142