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@arengrimshaw | social media consultant
Social MediaAn Introduction for Fundraisers
Presented to the Cornwall Fundraisers Forum – Monday 20th September 2010
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@arengrimshaw | social media consultant
Before we get started… Who Am I?
My name is Aren Grimshaw.
I am a Social Media Consultant working with businesses and other organisations looking to use platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and blogs to forge closer relationships with their customers / supporters.
I have been working in sales, marketing and media roles for over 10 years.
I am co-founder of Cornwall Social Media Cafe, lead organiser behind two Cornwall Twestivals and a UK Regional Coordinator of Twestival UK 2010.
You can connect with me on Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter or Delicious by clicking on the icons in the footer.
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What will you takeaway from today’s session?
• An understanding of what Social Media can do for you and your organisation.
• Knowledge of what the term Social Media means and how it came into being.
• An insight into all the technologies and how they fit into the wider communications mix.
• A peek into what others are already doing . • Knowledge of the planning processes.• Some ideas to implement for yourselves.• Some further reading materials to continue your learning.
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@arengrimshaw | social media consultant
“Media for social interaction, using highly accessible and scalable publishing techniques.”
Wikipedia Definition - Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_media
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or
“...it’s how people read, discover and shareinformation.”
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@arengrimshaw | social media consultant
Social Media Marketing is about using Social Media to engage with online communities to generate exposure, opportunity and sales
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The Key Aspects & Terminology
• Web 1.0, 2.0 & 4.0• Real Time• Viral • Authenticity / Transparency• User Generated Content (UGC)• Consumer Generated Media (CGM)
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Putting it in context – Why now?
Technology• Computing Power• Processor Power• Internet Speeds• Digital Cameras• iPods• Smartphones• iPhones / iPads
Society• Generation Y / Net Gens• Out of Town Shopping• E-commerce• Longer Working Hours• Migration & Immigration• Erosion of Community
Centres• The Age of Spin
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Social Media Platforms
Blogs Social Networks
Wiki Sites
File Sharing Sites
Social BookmarksLive StreamingForums
AggregatorsReview Systems
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@arengrimshaw | social media consultant
What is Facebook?
• Launched 2004 • 500m Active Users• 50% of users are between 25-49
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Latest Statistics
• 50% log on in any given day• 150m+ access via mobile devices
(and are twice as active)• 35m+ users update their status each day• 60m+ status updates posted each day• 30bn+ pieces of content shared per month
Source: http://www.facebook.com/press/info.php?statistics
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An Average user…
• 130+ Friends• 55 minutes on the site per day• Is connected to 80 pages, groups &events• Adds 25 comments to content each month• Creates 90 pieces of content each month
Source: http://www.facebook.com/press/info.php?statistics
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@arengrimshaw | social media consultant
Some Statistics
• 77% active internet users read blogs• 133m+ blogs• 55% more traffic
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What is Twitter?
• Social Network• Blogging Platform• Search Engine • Focus Group• News Wire
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Some Statistics
• 145m registered users• 300k new users sign up per day• 180m unique visitors per month• 600m+ search queries on Twitter per day
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An Average user…
• Is 31 • Has 126 Followers• 75% of traffic comes from third-party apps• 37% of active users use their phone to update
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Avatar Bio
Web Address
Location
Custom Background
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What is LinkedIn?
• ‘Professional Network’• 65m+ members • 150 industries• 200 countries / territories
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Some Statistics
• 1 new user per second • £68,000 Average earnings • 46% decision makers
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Aims & Objectives
Resources Available
Community Targets
Approach or Strategy
Technology to be Used
Developing Your Strategy (CARAT)
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Supporters
•Business or Consumer
•Common Characteristics
•Demographics
•Technical Ability
•Interests
•Geographic Location
Influencers
• Staff Members
• Family Members
• Journalists
• Bloggers
• Politicians
Partners
• Allied Organisations
• Other regions
• Suppliers
• Funders / Investors
S I P
Identifying your Community
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Defining Objectives - General
• SEO: link building, content factors• Marketing: Promote business, brand awareness• PR: Manage reputation, get news out• Sales: New contact routes, increase purchasing• Engagement: Increase loyalty, foster word of mouth• Research: Identify trends / niches, consultation• Management: Collaboration, knowledge sharing
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Defining Objectives – Fundraiser / Charitable
• Add authority to your campaigns• Increase support or memberships• Increase action from supporters• Improve communication• Provide a spotlight on activities• Increase awareness• Enlist volunteers• Drive donations
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Resources
• Time• Money• People• Skills• Business As Usual Activity (BAU)
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The VCP Rule
Profitability
Visibility Credibility
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Reach but no Results(Technology Centred Approach)
Visibility
The VCP Rule
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No chance to connect – no results(Content Focused Approach)
Credibility
The VCP Rule
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@arengrimshaw | social media consultant
Where now?
1. Start listening2. Get more from your existing activity3. Create the right accounts4. Start to build your supporter base5. Develop a strategy
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@arengrimshaw | social media consultant
“Just because you leave the room, it
doesn’t mean that those left behind aren’t talking
about you.“
1. Start Listening
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1. Start Listening
Set up your alerts:
• Google Alertshttp://www.google.com/alerts
• Social Mentionhttp://www.socialmention.com
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2. Get more from your existing marketing
• “Don’t tell them you’re funny, tell them a joke”• “Get more bang for your buck”
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“Get more bang for your buck”
• You’re delivering a presentation to a group of supporters. Why not...– Upload the presentation online?– Broadcast the event live over the internet?– Live-blog the event?– Add all the guests as new contacts on online
networks?– Upload photos of the event?
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3. Create the right accounts
• Choose the right type of account• Make it clear what people should expect• Encourage regular interaction• Avoid spamming
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Facebook Groups, Pages & Profiles
• Profiles = Individuals– Your connections are known as ‘Friends’
• Pages = Businesses and Organisations– Individuals ‘Like’ your Page (Your organisation)– Administered by an individual(s) Profile (private)
• Groups = ‘Communities’ – Individuals ‘Join’ your Group– Administered by an individual(s) Profile (public)
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Facebook Help
• Facebook Pages Guides & Resources http://www.facebook.com/FacebookPages
• Facebook Page Setuphttp://www.facebook.com/page
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4. Start to build your supporter base
• Professional Networking - Businesshttp://www.linkedin.com
• Social Networking - Consumerhttp://www.facebook.com
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4. Start to build your supporter base
• Connect with your existing supporters first• Promote your network details • Don’t broadcast - connect• Don’t rush to speak, listen first• Provide mechanisms for supporters to help
you
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5. Develop a Strategy
Ask yourself:
• Where are we now?• Where do we want to go?• How are we going to get there?
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Where are you now?
• Collect all your current performance figures (Benchmark)– Website visitors– Time on site– Number of supporters– Number of donations– Mentions on social networks– Interactions with supporters
– http://google.com/analytics
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Where do you want to get to?
• Make your objectives SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Results Orientated, Timed)
• Decide how you will measure your results – link to your initial benchmark
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You will find these really useful...
• Fundraising 2.0• How Networked Nonprofits Use Facebook• Leveraging Social Media for Fundraising Succe
ss
• Beth's Blog
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How can I help?
Explaining How…I offer a series of training modules in the theory and practical application of Social Media tools and platforms, as well as mentoring and support to individuals or teams.
Explaining What…Traditionally referred to as strategy or consultancy, It comes down to me putting my knowledge to work on your behalf, explaining what you need to do to meet your objectives.
Explaining Why…This may involve a basic appraisal of your activity to date or ongoing monitoring of your activity for results.
Doing it…I can help setup, create and maintain Social Media accounts ready for take over at a later stage, ensuring you get the right technology working for you.
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Getting in touch
Search for “aren grimshaw” on Google
Or
Tel: 01872 273103Mob: 07598 242212
Email: [email protected]: www.arengrimshaw.co.uk