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Reaching Gen Z on social media: Expert advice vs. Gen Z opinion

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But other suggestions, like using pop culture slang and memes to catch Gen Z’s shorter attention span, feel a little off. We received 38 total responses from university students, young professionals, high school seniors, and members of the military, ranging in age from 18 to 25 years old.

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7 Keys to an Effective Social Media Ambassador Program

Nonprofit Tech for Good

The business world has recognized the power of word-of-mouth testimonials, turning them into an almost $10 billion industry known as influencer marketing. As a beloved cause to many, you can find willing and effective influencers among your own ranks and volunteers. To find the right people, be curious and open.

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NpTech Tag Summary: Chimp Personality, Convio Open API, and More

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

Nonprofit Social Media ROI and Adoption Issues The meme of the last week continues with a look at specific metrics like engagement. Jason at DIA tagged it with this note: "The most universal piece of advice about using social networks for fundraising and friendraising is to start small."

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Social Media Glossary: 34 Terms to Know

Whole Whale

Maybe you’re setting up a Facebook campaign for the first time, or maybe you just can’t remember the difference between a meme and a GIF. Influencer . The social media landscape is ever-changing, so remembering what’s what is no easy feat. Bookmark this handy glossary and have no fear. What you’re looking for, you’ll find here! .

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37 Social Media Ideas for Nonprofits

Whole Whale

Be a curator Make a Twitter list (hidden or not) of influencers like bloggers, journalists, news sites, and partner organizations who may share information that’s useful to your audience. Find funny gifs on giphy, memes on memes.com, political cartoons, ecards, or make your own funny content from jokes or funny celebrity quotes.

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Making Sense of Social Media Advocacy in 2018

Connection Cafe

For individual advocates, I think the answer is almost always “yes” Facebook can be a powerful tool for peer-to-peer advocacy: when a friend shares a story, a meme or even an action alert, we’re more likely to notice it and take it seriously than if it came directly from a nonprofit or campaign. Experiment with targeting.