Find out why social media works for nonprofits and learn how to more effectively communicate and inspire action with Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and more.
1. Social Media Strategy
for Nonprofits
A crash course in using social networks to
connect with donors, inspire action, and win
support.
2. This is why social media can work really well
for nonprofits.
Giving and charitable engagement are social
activities.
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3. …when it fulfills basic emotional reasons for
being on social media:
Adhering to social norms
Sharing a personal milestone
Advocating for a personal cause
Increasing one’s visibility
Showing a sense of humor
Being part of a community event
Social content works best…
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Yes, You Need a Strategy
• Define your policy and process.
• Set clear goals and targets.
• Track and measure your progress.
• Integrate social into your
communications/marketing plans.
• Be true to your brand.
• Make it personal and interactive.
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Free Guides
101 Social Media Post Ideas for Nonprofits:
http://bit.ly/101SocialPosts
How to Make the Case for Giving:
http://bit.ly/Case4Giving
Storytelling for Nonprofits:
http://bit.ly/NFGStorytelling
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Caryn Stein,Vice President of Communications and Content
Network for Good
www.networkforgood.com | onTwitter: @Network4Good
Editor's Notes
As humans, we seek out rewards that make us feel accepted, important, attractive, and included. We are looking for rewards that satisfy our social interests, self interests, and need to find and conquer. Consuming and participating in social media actually feeds all three of these.
Audience poll
Tools
Focus
Think of how you scan your social networks. What stands out? Visuals convey stronger messages that we can process more quickly. Social content with images or video is much more likely to be noticed, read, and acted upon.
Show who’s supporting you and that others are giving and volunteering. This is a powerful motivator for others to step up and do the same.
Share images and stories of your volunteers, donors, and celebrate your milestones and progress to show donors they can be part of your winning team.
Remember to show the human impact of your work and have a process in place to:
Involve your staff
Report from the field
Collect stories
Share them regularly
Sharing stories often inspires others to share their own story about your issue area, or about how your organization has impacted them. Use this as an opportunity to continue the conversation and invite them to be a part of your next outreach effort.