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New on SSIR: You can has memesez?

Amy Sample Ward

That song, “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen, quickly also became the soundtrack to an Internet meme —that is, an idea that spreads online (“ I Can Has Cheezburger? Many more groups joined in on the fun, recording videos and posting to YouTube. Why meme at all? It’s fun, for one. Stick to your voice.

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Ice Bucket Challenge: Can Other Nonprofits Reproduce It?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

2) Playing on Memes: The campaign took advantage of social media narcissism for a good cause. 5) Whacky, Goofy, and Fun: “Stunt Philanthropy” has been around for years. They mention why they are doing the challenge, the disease, and their personal connection. Fundraising'

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Virtual Meeting Check-Ins & Icebreakers During A Pandemic

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

In the past, people have given side-eyes to using icebreakers or check-ins, one person even calling is “hippy touchy-feely s**t.” You can also ask the person to demonstrate it). What is the most humorous COVID meme you saw in the last week that made you laugh? Each person shares their drawing and you guess who it is.

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[Book Interview] Nonprofit Example of Social Media Excellence: The Humane Society of the United States

Nonprofit Tech for Good

We still use Twitter a bit to talk about our programs, we participate and create our own memes like “ #felinefriday ”, but we focus on listening and responding to what people are already talking about. People spend so much time on Facebook because it’s FUN. Now, 30% of our posts are replies to people who ask questions or talk about us.

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Participatory Campaigns: The Hold A Sign Meme

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

I personally really like any activism that includes individual expression like this (like www.sorryeverybody.com ) If someone gets out the crayons and makes a sign, they are definitely engaged in your cause. This is a fun meme for user=generated content -- Take a photo of yourself with sign or message related to our campaign or cause.

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Media Consumption Meme

Have Fun - Do Good

A couple weeks ago Tara Hunt of HorsePigCow tagged me to be a part of the media consumption meme that has been flying around. Communication: I use Apple's Mail program for my personal email and read email online from my Electric Embers account for work. media meme Web: I use Firefox for my browser, del.icio.us

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5 Ways To Make Your Donors Feel Loved

Care2

People love being personally thanked by a real human voice. If you have too many donors to thanks on social media, make a fun meme and tag them on different social media channels. Great, send them a handwritten note, signed by some of the staff expressing your sincere gratitude.

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