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On November 28th, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation are matching up to $2 million in funds raised on Facebook for U.S-based Also on #GivingTuesday, Facebook is waiving all fees for donations made on Facebook. Register with Facebook. MORE
Last year 45 million dollars were raised on Facebook on #GivingTuesday, marking 15% of the total amount raised! 75% were first-time donors on Facebook, and 20% have donated again via Facebook. So what can nonprofit expect from Facebook on #GivingTuesday 2018? MORE
Last night when I checked my News Feed before bed I was interrupted by a request from Facebook – take a short survey and help us make Facebook better. Facebook seems to be responding to complaints from users – at least, that is my personal speculation. MORE
Guest Post By John Haydon You already know that Facebook Live lets any nonprofit live-stream fundraising events , breaking news, impact stories, and more, directly from their Facebook Page. Two things to remember about fundraising with Facebook Live: Your Page needs to be verified. MORE
A recent report released Facebook showcases the impact of their nonprofit fundraising tools last year on Giving Tuesday, and the results are encouraging. **15% It’s not surprising that most of the gifts to nonprofits via Facebook Fundraisers came from the creators and from their friends. MORE
Last week, Facebook held its annual F8 conference where Mark Zuckerberg and team typically set the direction for global digital technology. What Facebook invests time and resources in tends to set the course for the entire digital ecosystem. Along comes Facebook Spaces VR to the rescue. MORE
Facebook engagement is so confounding for so many nonprofits, so when I hear about an organization that seems to have figured it out, I have to share. Nonprofit Communications Social Networking facebook MORE
Nonprofits – it’s about time that I provide some tough love and real talk about a controversial, divisive issue facing our nation: Facebook Fundraisers. Our Facebook engagement is way down – no one sees our posts! . Use FACEBOOK for FUNDRAISING?????? MORE
I recently came across the work of Stanford psychologist and social data researcher Michal Kosinski , who has developed a method to analyze people in minute detail based on their Facebook activity. Now, I realize that he only likely crunched a miniscule subset of Facebook’s data given that it is private and the computing power required would be immense, however even a small subset of 1.8 Social Data data Facebook facebook like psychometrics social data MORE
Guest Post By John Haydon If you’re like most nonprofits, Facebook is your top social network to engage supporters and increase awareness about your nonprofit. However, like most nonprofits, you’ve probably had your fair share of frustrations with Facebook. MORE
Facebook just announced another sweeping change to the News Feed. I’ve written a lot about this topic , and ways to fight the Facebook algorithm and get in front of more of your supporters on Facebook. Remember that Facebook changes may take months to take effect. MORE
Let’s face it, social media (Facebook is the frontrunner today) are part of our lives now. And, as fundraisers looking to coach our champions to advocate for us in meaningful ways, Facebook can be helpful and effective. So, I think this social media thing is sticking around. MORE
Love it or hate it, Facebook continues to be an important tool in a nonprofit’s marketing and fundraising kit. On their Q3 earnings call , Facebook released the following mind-blowing statistics: 1.35 billion people log into Facebook each month. Native links on Facebook. MORE
On Facebook, having a great visual can mean the difference between skyrocketing engagement and crickets. Facebook posts with images see 2.3 Pixelation and clumsy image text are just a few of many problems that can arise from improperly sized photos on Facebook. MORE
With Facebook-ageddon (Or is it Facebook Zero? The Facebook Apocalypse?) One of those suggestions was “Start a Facebook Group” as Groups still seem to have the same placement in the News Feed as they always have. MORE
To recap: Facebook is continuing its monetizing strategy by restricting what you see in your timeline. advertising branding Facebook organic reach paid reach reach Small nonprofit social media marketing Via Schenectandy on Panoramio I touched on this subject in last week''s post, but now it''s time to look at it from the perspective of what it means to you. MORE
Much has been written recently about the changes in Facebook’s algorithm and its pay-to-play philosophy. If this sounds familiar, you may be wondering if Facebook Ads will help your nonprofit reach more fans and get more bang for your Facebook buck. MORE
Nonprofits large and small are looking into social media’s newest shiny object – the free nonprofit fundraising on Facebook features. Some organizations get great results from Facebook fundraisers, but other nonprofits remain perplexed or frustrated by the process. MORE
The brilliant minds at Facebook have been busy so far in 2018! Each of these announcements has implications for nonprofits, brands, and businesses who post content on Facebook Pages. . Want to learn how to create a Facebook Group for your nonprofit? MORE
We all know how popular Facebook continues to be, among all age groups and income levels. Pew Internet reported in January of this year that for the first time, more than half of all online adults 65 and older (56%) use Facebook. This is just Facebook 101. MORE
In this great infographic from Shortstack , there are 12 succinct but helpful tips for using Facebook. What is your best Facebook tip? The post 12 Great Pieces of Facebook Advice {Infographic} appeared first on J Campbell Social Marketing. MORE
Welcome to Facebook Fridays! Fridays at noon I take 15 minutes to help you navigate the crazy wilderness of Facebook for your nonprofit. Today I answered your question: Should I create more than one Facebook page for my nonprofit, if we have many different programs and services? First of all, I have to say that the way nonprofits approach Facebook, and social media in general, is all wrong. Remember what it takes to be successful on Facebook. MORE
In my conversations with nonprofits using social media, I always ask them one question first – What do they want to get out of using Facebook? . I always single out Facebook first because it is alternately so loved and so hated, and the mere mention of it always elicits spirited discussion. MORE
Nonprofits, it’s time to see other people (besides those on Facebook). According to the latest research from Pew Research Center , more Americans are branching out from Facebook to try second and third social networks. Image source: https://flic.kr/p/7CdtRG. p/7CdtRG. MORE
There is no doubt that getting results from Facebook in 2018 is harder than ever. While Facebook continues to roll out News Feed changes at an alarming pace, one vital feature not only seems to be insulated from declining reach, but also increasing in popularity – Facebook fundraising. MORE
Did you get an email from Facebook letting you know that the call-to-action button on your nonprofit Facebook Page is going to be changed and/or eliminated? Facebook is removing the ability for nonprofit Pages to use their “Donate” buttons to link to external websites. MORE
Facebook has become just about as integrated into American culture as apple pie. This applies to Facebook as well. Facebook can offer a number of benefits–but it also has some potential drawbacks. Does Facebook help us feel more connected—or alone? MORE
In March, Mark Zuckerberg promised a new direction and a new future for Facebook – and for the Internet. In a 3,200 word blog post , the Facebook founder and CEO declared that Facebook would shift its focus away from public posts to “a privacy-focused communications platform.”. MORE
The friendly folks at Facebook have tweaked the News Feed algorithm again , now putting an explicit priority on posts from family and friends over pages. However, as with all changes to the Facebook News Feed, I encourage you to breathe and do not panic. MORE
The winds of change are blowing hard at Facebook, and the potential implications for nonprofit digital marketers are huge. To put it lightly… Facebook has been battling some significant negative press coverage lately. . What Does This Mean for Facebook Marketing? MORE
My current favorite nonprofit Facebook Group is Nonprofit Happy Hour , which is an offshoot of Nonprofit with Balls. Do you recommend other Facebook Groups or other online forums in general for bonding with others in this work? MORE
If you’re an organization that has had a Facebook Page up and running for a while now, you can probably attest to the fact that it’s not easy to keep up with the frequency of Facebook user interface changes. MORE
Facebook recently announced a new tool designed to give individual users the power to fundraise on Facebook for their favorite verified US-based 501(c)3 nonprofits, directly within the platform! According to Facebook officials, this has always been their intended vision. MORE
As the community engagement manager at Nonprofit Marketing Guide.com, I have set up a lot of Facebook Groups, and unlike some other changes Facebook has made that people find annoying, the latest updates have made Groups even more functional. MORE
Updated: Elon Musk deleted the Facebook Pages for Tesla and SpaceX ; Sonos pulled their Facebook Ads. What a week for Facebook! People deleting their Facebook accounts in anger. So what does all of this mean for the future of nonprofits on Facebook? MORE
Facebook has announced that it is eliminating its five percent transaction fee on donations to nonprofits (personal fundraisers still have a 6.9% + $.30 From early reports, it may be advantageous to use organic Facebook reach to fundraising directly on the site. (As MORE
I haven’t been much of a fan of Facebook for my business. So about a month ago we decided to start posting on our somewhat dormant MarketSmart Facebook page again. Do you prefer Facebook? The post Facebook restart? I simply prefer LinkedIn. But recently it occurred to me that some fundraisers really like it. And, who am I to decide how they should engage with me and my company? MORE
In an open letter on his Facebook profile, Mark Zuckerberg writes: Check out this nifty infographic from marketing agency Keystone Click , detailing some of the major changes from TheFacebook.com in 2004 to Facebook as we know it today. Facebook Turns 10: The Mark Zuckerberg Interview. MORE
Charlotte and Dave Willner started a Facebook fundraiser on June 16, titled “Reunite an immigrant parent with their child,” after they saw a viral photo of a 2-year-old Honduran girl looking up and crying as her mother was searched by a Border Patrol agent in southern Texas. MORE
Facebook has become just about as integrated into American culture as apple pie. This applies to Facebook as well. Facebook can offer a number of benefits–but it also has some potential drawbacks. Does Facebook help us feel more connected—or alone? MORE
On Wednesday, Kristina showed you how to use Facebook as your Page as opposed to your personal profile. In today’s video, she shows you how to “like” another Page as your Facebook Page. Accidental Techies Nonprofit Communications Social Networking facebook MORE
In addition, Facebook recently announced that birthday fundraisers have raised more than $300 million over the past year. Facebook Fundraisers + Giving Tuesday = Power Couple! If this is your first rodeo, aim to enlist 10 people to start a Facebook Fundraiser for you on Giving Tuesday. MORE
More and more folks appear to be waking up to the change in their reach on Facebook - seeing a lot more posts wondering whether they should stay or go. content engagement Facebook Pinterest reach small nonprofits social media platforms stay or go Tumblr MORE
Another week, another change to Facebook. ( In case you haven’t heard, Facebook is changing what you see on your news feed. You’ll now see more from your friends than from Facebook Pages. Start a Facebook Group, or Get Active in Other Groups. MORE
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Guest Post By John Haydon If you’re like most nonprofits, Facebook is your top social network to engage supporters and increase awareness about your nonprofit. However, like most nonprofits, you’ve probably had your fair share of frustrations with Facebook.
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Guest Post By John Haydon You already know that Facebook Live lets any nonprofit live-stream fundraising events , breaking news, impact stories, and more, directly from their Facebook Page. Two things to remember about fundraising with Facebook Live: Your Page needs to be verified.
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In March, Mark Zuckerberg promised a new direction and a new future for Facebook – and for the Internet. In a 3,200 word blog post , the Facebook founder and CEO declared that Facebook would shift its focus away from public posts to “a privacy-focused communications platform.”.
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Did you get an email from Facebook letting you know that the call-to-action button on your nonprofit Facebook Page is going to be changed and/or eliminated? Facebook is removing the ability for nonprofit Pages to use their “Donate” buttons to link to external websites.
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In an open letter on his Facebook profile, Mark Zuckerberg writes: Check out this nifty infographic from marketing agency Keystone Click , detailing some of the major changes from TheFacebook.com in 2004 to Facebook as we know it today. Facebook Turns 10: The Mark Zuckerberg Interview.
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Last year 45 million dollars were raised on Facebook on #GivingTuesday, marking 15% of the total amount raised! 75% were first-time donors on Facebook, and 20% have donated again via Facebook. So what can nonprofit expect from Facebook on #GivingTuesday 2018?
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On November 28th, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation are matching up to $2 million in funds raised on Facebook for U.S-based Also on #GivingTuesday, Facebook is waiving all fees for donations made on Facebook. Register with Facebook.
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Last week, Facebook held its annual F8 conference where Mark Zuckerberg and team typically set the direction for global digital technology. What Facebook invests time and resources in tends to set the course for the entire digital ecosystem. Along comes Facebook Spaces VR to the rescue.
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Facebook has announced that it is eliminating its five percent transaction fee on donations to nonprofits (personal fundraisers still have a 6.9% + $.30 From early reports, it may be advantageous to use organic Facebook reach to fundraising directly on the site. (As
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Love it or hate it, Facebook continues to be an important tool in a nonprofit’s marketing and fundraising kit. On their Q3 earnings call , Facebook released the following mind-blowing statistics: 1.35 billion people log into Facebook each month. Native links on Facebook.
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If you’re an organization that has had a Facebook Page up and running for a while now, you can probably attest to the fact that it’s not easy to keep up with the frequency of Facebook user interface changes.
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The winds of change are blowing hard at Facebook, and the potential implications for nonprofit digital marketers are huge. To put it lightly… Facebook has been battling some significant negative press coverage lately. . What Does This Mean for Facebook Marketing?
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We all know how popular Facebook continues to be, among all age groups and income levels. Pew Internet reported in January of this year that for the first time, more than half of all online adults 65 and older (56%) use Facebook. This is just Facebook 101.
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I haven’t been much of a fan of Facebook for my business. So about a month ago we decided to start posting on our somewhat dormant MarketSmart Facebook page again. Do you prefer Facebook? The post Facebook restart? I simply prefer LinkedIn. But recently it occurred to me that some fundraisers really like it. And, who am I to decide how they should engage with me and my company?
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Last night when I checked my News Feed before bed I was interrupted by a request from Facebook – take a short survey and help us make Facebook better. Facebook seems to be responding to complaints from users – at least, that is my personal speculation.
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My current favorite nonprofit Facebook Group is Nonprofit Happy Hour , which is an offshoot of Nonprofit with Balls. Do you recommend other Facebook Groups or other online forums in general for bonding with others in this work?
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Nonprofits, it’s time to see other people (besides those on Facebook). According to the latest research from Pew Research Center , more Americans are branching out from Facebook to try second and third social networks. Image source: https://flic.kr/p/7CdtRG. p/7CdtRG.
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Updated: Elon Musk deleted the Facebook Pages for Tesla and SpaceX ; Sonos pulled their Facebook Ads. What a week for Facebook! People deleting their Facebook accounts in anger. So what does all of this mean for the future of nonprofits on Facebook?
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Facebook engagement is so confounding for so many nonprofits, so when I hear about an organization that seems to have figured it out, I have to share. Nonprofit Communications Social Networking facebook
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Facebook has become just about as integrated into American culture as apple pie. This applies to Facebook as well. Facebook can offer a number of benefits–but it also has some potential drawbacks. Does Facebook help us feel more connected—or alone?
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More and more folks appear to be waking up to the change in their reach on Facebook - seeing a lot more posts wondering whether they should stay or go. content engagement Facebook Pinterest reach small nonprofits social media platforms stay or go Tumblr
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Let’s face it, social media (Facebook is the frontrunner today) are part of our lives now. And, as fundraisers looking to coach our champions to advocate for us in meaningful ways, Facebook can be helpful and effective. So, I think this social media thing is sticking around.
J Campbell Social Marketing
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There is no doubt that getting results from Facebook in 2018 is harder than ever. While Facebook continues to roll out News Feed changes at an alarming pace, one vital feature not only seems to be insulated from declining reach, but also increasing in popularity – Facebook fundraising.
SocialButterfly
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Facebook has become just about as integrated into American culture as apple pie. This applies to Facebook as well. Facebook can offer a number of benefits–but it also has some potential drawbacks. Does Facebook help us feel more connected—or alone?
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Charlotte and Dave Willner started a Facebook fundraiser on June 16, titled “Reunite an immigrant parent with their child,” after they saw a viral photo of a 2-year-old Honduran girl looking up and crying as her mother was searched by a Border Patrol agent in southern Texas.
J Campbell Social Marketing
SEPTEMBER 9, 2016
The friendly folks at Facebook have tweaked the News Feed algorithm again , now putting an explicit priority on posts from family and friends over pages. However, as with all changes to the Facebook News Feed, I encourage you to breathe and do not panic.
J Campbell Social Marketing
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In this great infographic from Shortstack , there are 12 succinct but helpful tips for using Facebook. What is your best Facebook tip? The post 12 Great Pieces of Facebook Advice {Infographic} appeared first on J Campbell Social Marketing.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
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Another week, another change to Facebook. ( In case you haven’t heard, Facebook is changing what you see on your news feed. You’ll now see more from your friends than from Facebook Pages. Start a Facebook Group, or Get Active in Other Groups.
J Campbell Social Marketing
SEPTEMBER 13, 2018
A recent report released Facebook showcases the impact of their nonprofit fundraising tools last year on Giving Tuesday, and the results are encouraging. **15% It’s not surprising that most of the gifts to nonprofits via Facebook Fundraisers came from the creators and from their friends.
J Campbell Social Marketing
JANUARY 12, 2018
Facebook just announced another sweeping change to the News Feed. I’ve written a lot about this topic , and ways to fight the Facebook algorithm and get in front of more of your supporters on Facebook. Remember that Facebook changes may take months to take effect.
J Campbell Social Marketing
DECEMBER 1, 2016
On Facebook, having a great visual can mean the difference between skyrocketing engagement and crickets. Facebook posts with images see 2.3 Pixelation and clumsy image text are just a few of many problems that can arise from improperly sized photos on Facebook.
J Campbell Social Marketing
SEPTEMBER 10, 2018
In addition, Facebook recently announced that birthday fundraisers have raised more than $300 million over the past year. Facebook Fundraisers + Giving Tuesday = Power Couple! If this is your first rodeo, aim to enlist 10 people to start a Facebook Fundraiser for you on Giving Tuesday.
J Campbell Social Marketing
FEBRUARY 9, 2018
Welcome to Facebook Fridays! Fridays at noon I take 15 minutes to help you navigate the crazy wilderness of Facebook for your nonprofit. Today I answered your question: Should I create more than one Facebook page for my nonprofit, if we have many different programs and services? First of all, I have to say that the way nonprofits approach Facebook, and social media in general, is all wrong. Remember what it takes to be successful on Facebook.
J Campbell Social Marketing
FEBRUARY 26, 2018
Nonprofits large and small are looking into social media’s newest shiny object – the free nonprofit fundraising on Facebook features. Some organizations get great results from Facebook fundraisers, but other nonprofits remain perplexed or frustrated by the process.
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On Wednesday, Kristina showed you how to use Facebook as your Page as opposed to your personal profile. In today’s video, she shows you how to “like” another Page as your Facebook Page. Accidental Techies Nonprofit Communications Social Networking facebook
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As the community engagement manager at Nonprofit Marketing Guide.com, I have set up a lot of Facebook Groups, and unlike some other changes Facebook has made that people find annoying, the latest updates have made Groups even more functional.
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The brilliant minds at Facebook have been busy so far in 2018! Each of these announcements has implications for nonprofits, brands, and businesses who post content on Facebook Pages. . Want to learn how to create a Facebook Group for your nonprofit?
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In my conversations with nonprofits using social media, I always ask them one question first – What do they want to get out of using Facebook? . I always single out Facebook first because it is alternately so loved and so hated, and the mere mention of it always elicits spirited discussion.
J Campbell Social Marketing
NOVEMBER 2, 2018
Nonprofits – it’s about time that I provide some tough love and real talk about a controversial, divisive issue facing our nation: Facebook Fundraisers. Our Facebook engagement is way down – no one sees our posts! . Use FACEBOOK for FUNDRAISING??????
J Campbell Social Marketing
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Facebook recently announced a new tool designed to give individual users the power to fundraise on Facebook for their favorite verified US-based 501(c)3 nonprofits, directly within the platform! According to Facebook officials, this has always been their intended vision.
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To recap: Facebook is continuing its monetizing strategy by restricting what you see in your timeline. advertising branding Facebook organic reach paid reach reach Small nonprofit social media marketing Via Schenectandy on Panoramio I touched on this subject in last week''s post, but now it''s time to look at it from the perspective of what it means to you.
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I recently came across the work of Stanford psychologist and social data researcher Michal Kosinski , who has developed a method to analyze people in minute detail based on their Facebook activity. Now, I realize that he only likely crunched a miniscule subset of Facebook’s data given that it is private and the computing power required would be immense, however even a small subset of 1.8 Social Data data Facebook facebook like psychometrics social data
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Much has been written recently about the changes in Facebook’s algorithm and its pay-to-play philosophy. If this sounds familiar, you may be wondering if Facebook Ads will help your nonprofit reach more fans and get more bang for your Facebook buck.
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