Social Media Strategy for Nonprofits

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Social Media Strategy for Nonprofits A crash course in using social networks to connect with donors, inspire action, and win support.

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Find out why social media works for nonprofits and learn how to more effectively communicate and inspire action with Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and more.

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Social Media Strategy

for Nonprofits

A crash course in using social networks to connect with donors, inspire action, and win

support.

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This is why social media can work really well for nonprofits.

Giving and charitable engagement are social activities.

Ruggieri

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…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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Why do people share cause info?

Source: Waggener Edstrom

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55% who engaged with causes via social media have been inspired to take further action.

Source: Waggener Edstrom

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What do they do next?

Source: Waggener Edstrom

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Source: Network for Good Digital Giving Index

Peer-to-peer giving grew 55% from 2012to 2013.

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What’s your social media strategy?

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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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The emotions that inspire sharing are not the same emotions that inspire giving.

But keep in mind:

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Tap into visual power.

vs.

Source: Prevent Child Abuse Indiana

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Show your progress and proof.

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Remember: People give to people.

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Make it personal.

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Share, Listen, Repeat.

Source: Ronald McDonald House Charities

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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 Goodwww.networkforgood.com | on Twitter:

@Network4Good