Social media can help nonprofits increase their reach and engage supporters in their causes. An effective social media strategy involves researching target audiences to understand their barriers and motivations. The strategy is then based on this research and uses social media tools to achieve specific organizational goals. It works to shrink the marketing funnel by involving supporters earlier and keeping them engaged throughout the customer journey from awareness to advocacy. The strategy should include defining goals, conducting audience research, and outlining the communications approach across different social media channels and over time.