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This is a small excerpt from my book, How to Build and Mobilize a Social Media Community for Your Nonprofit in 90 Days, out now! . Internal Social Media Policies. Model good behaviors of productive sharing and positive participation on social media. . MORE
Despite the evidence about the impact and effectiveness of social media video, small nonprofits are still skeptical about using it in their communication strategy. . The belief is that a video must be polished, edited, and produced in order to get attention on social media. . MORE
Back in March, IZEA Worldwide, Inc released a special report that examined how people thought they would use social media over the next few months or so if they were under a lockdown order. At the top of any social media strategy should be building trust and influence. MORE
Interested in getting monthly ideas for social media, blog posts, or newsletter articles earlier? Have fun on social media translating your industry jargon into pirate terms and see if anyone knows what you mean. MORE
I just finished Part 2 of our webinar series on Social Media Strategies for Nonprofits that Won’t Waste Your Time. It’s very akin to being a thought leader but with some elements that are special to social media. Nonprofit Social Media MORE
Watch the recording of my most recent live webinar: How Nonprofits Should Adapt Their Social Media Strategy in 2020. The post How Nonprofits Should Adapt Their Social Media Strategy in 2020 appeared first on marketing for the modern nonprofit. MORE
All of these characteristics add up to the perfect storm on social media! How can you celebrate February 29th and the Leap Year overall on social media? ” on your social networks. Social Media 2020 leap year social media fun MORE
In the world of nonprofit social media, the landscape is changing so rapidly, and it’s becoming harder and harder to build community in our hyper-connected world. . There is a lot on the plate of the modern nonprofit social media manager. . MORE
Nonprofits small and large dived into social media last year, and some found huge success – but many did not get the results that they expected. I hear these social media laments all the time from nonprofits: “Social media algorithms have killed our engagement this year.”. “It’s MORE
Think about social media as a way to open the doors of your organization to new guests and friends. But unlike hosting guests at you home for an hour or two, social media is open to guests 24/7. Because of the constant accessibility of social media, keeping profiles tidy all the time is a must. Always include a short description about your organization and a link back to your website in your social media profiles’ “about” section. MORE
I’ve been doing a ton of research and thinking about social media strategies for nonprofits, especially those of you without dedicated social media staff, ahead of the two new webinars I am teaching in April: Social Media Strategies for Nonprofits that Won’t Waste Your Time. What's the Future of Social Media for Nonprofits? The post The Future of Social Media for Nonprofits? Nonprofit Social Media MORE
The essential, step-by-step blueprint for taming the social media chaos, building a community of fans that rave about you, and getting your work day back on track. The ability to focus your day and to prioritize social media tasks. MORE
Watch the recording: Nonprofit Social Media in the Time of Coronavirus. How can your nonprofit continue to post on social media during the coronavirus pandemic? He’s had to cancel and postpone events, take things virtual, talk to donors, fundraise, and entirely pivot Komen Florida’s social media strategy in the light of COVID19. Get the slides here. What’s too much, too little, insensitive? MORE
Successful social media strategies demand authenticity. The post 15 Authentic Moments to Create on Social Media appeared first on Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog. Nonprofit Social Media Facebook Live Instagram MORE
There are a myriad of benefits that can be gained through a strategic online foray into nonprofit social media storytelling – benefits that will resonate throughout the entire organization, from donors to clients to staff. Increased media attention. MORE
This is a small excerpt from my book, How to Build and Mobilize a Social Media Community for Your Nonprofit in 90 Days, out now! . I think it’s fantastic when nonprofits want to measure social media success and document their results. MORE
Last week I presented our two-part webinar series on nonprofit social media strategies based on our Be Personal / Be Practical framework. Here are 15 Authentic Moments to Create on Social Media. This year, rethinking their social media workflow topped the to-do list. MORE
If you are like most nonprofit social media managers, you came to this work sideways, if not completely by accident. . Let’s get on social media!” I am building the Nonprofit Social Media Summit for people like you. . MORE
You can use them for social media, blog posts, newsletter articles, and more. You can create a blog post around a quote or simply post one to social media. Nonprofit Writing blogging email newsletter social media MORE
Just one-third of Americans trust their government “to do what is right”; 42% of Americans trust the media (down from 47% a year ago); Trust in nonprofits/NGOs is higher than trust in government, but it still decreased by nine percentage points from last year. NTFB Social Media Ambassadors. MORE
Between answering emails, attending meetings, coordinating events, and more, who has time to maintain more than one social media account? How can you set and maintain a manageable social media posting schedule for your nonprofit? MORE
How to Use Social Media to Raise Money Online from Julia Campbell. Description of the webinar: Packed with practical, how-to advice and examples for small nonprofits on a limited budget, this free webinar will show you how to leverage your social media accounts to raise money and strengthen relationships with donors so they give again. Topics discussed include: Current trends in the social media landscape that nonprofits need to understand. MORE
The conversations around nonprofit social media strategy too often focus on the “media” part: What to post and when. But what about the “social” part? That’s the real magic of social media, and remembering that will serve you well in 2019 and beyond. After all, it’s the reason that people keep using social media, despite all the negativity around it. Nonprofit Social Media facebook Groups live streaming MORE
Wondering how to use social media to best stand out? Giving Tuesday success depends on a great promotions plan – and that includes social media. In this webinar, I provided insider tips and tactics to bring the power of social to your campaign. MORE
Nonprofit marketers from small to large organizations are leveraging social media platforms to grab attention, pique interest, and inspire curiosity in their programs and services. How can you get your next social media campaign to catch on and take off like wildfire? MORE
NonProfit Tech for Good has excerpted part of their Mobile for Good book on their site to talk about what kind of time social media requires for successful fundraising (read the piece here). investment nonprofit tech for good small NGO Small nonprofit social media time Naturally, the first thing that jumped out at me is that there was no discussion of what a small nonprofit should do, just medium and large nonprofits. MORE
If I were starting from scratch with social media, or revamping a social media strategy, here’s what I would focus on in Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. If you were starting from scratch with your social channels, with no preconceived notions of doing what you’ve always done, what you would share? The post If I Were Launching a Social Media Strategy from Scratch. Nonprofit Social Media MORE
Wish you had these monthly ideas for social media, blog posts, or newsletter articles a few weeks ago? The post Social Media and Newsletter Ideas for October 2019 appeared first on Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog. MORE
Using social media and some free online tools, you can create your very own #DonorGratitude campaign, on a shoestring budget! How to thank and acknowledge donors using social media. Fundraising Nonprofits Online Fundraising Social Media donor retention thanking donors MORE
Social media video continues its dominance over all other social media content, solidifying its role as a critical and crucial element in any nonprofit digital marketing plan. . Social video generates 12 times more shares than text and images combined. MORE
Is it finally time to get a grip on your social media strategy? How can you build a social media ambassador program? The pandemic is causing many nonprofits to re-evaluate how they use online comms channels, especially social. Nonprofit Social Media MORE
I hope that you are in the Boston area on October 19th, because you do not want to miss the Boston Social Media for Nonprofits Conferenc e ! Topic: 11 Steps to a Successful Nonprofit Social Media Strategy. MORE
Some people think that social media marketers get to play around on Facebook and Instagram all day and call it a job. How can nonprofit social media managers showcase the work that we do and get the respect that we deserve? MORE
You can use them for social media, blog posts, newsletter articles, and more. These writing ideas come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter. If you would like these ideas sent to your inbox a month in advance, sign up for our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts. MORE
Lately I’ve been seeing a lot of articles, written by my fundraising heroes, that are a little bit grouchy on the subject of social media fundraising. I’m here to give you my side of the social media fundraising argument – because I know that it works. MORE
GivingTuesdayNow: Social Media Tips, Tricks, and Strategies for Success from Julia Campbell. The post #GivingTuesdayNow: Social Media Tips, Tricks, and Strategies for Success appeared first on marketing for the modern nonprofit. MORE
Nonprofits use social media platforms every single day to connect with constituents , raise awareness for causes, and collect donations. However, simply having 1,000 Facebook fans or 200 Twitter followers is not the best indication of social media success. MORE
Social media continues to perplex, overwhelm, and frustrate many a nonprofit marketer. You post promotions on social media, fairly consistently, but no one engages. So how can you calculate your nonprofit’s unique social media ROI? . MORE
You can use them for social media, blog posts, newsletter articles, and more. Social media is great for these kinds of things. Both will have lots of new original programming that is sure to get social media talking. MORE
Digiday, which is one of the places I go for social media wisdom, has a great breakdown of the 7 Deadly Sins of social media that may be committed by commercial brands. The 7 Deadly Sins of Social Media Speaking with multiple voices Paying for. MORE
The pressure to generate social media miracles. Start by reviewing the Pew Foundation’s recent Social Media report ( great summary here ). Follow with these four steps to get the social media monkey off of your back: Get to know your people. Pressure. MORE
Here are my slides from tonight’s presentation – Telling Your Story Using Social Media. The post Telling Your Story Using Social Media [Presentation] appeared first on JCSM. MORE
I just finished Part 1 of our webinar series on Social Media Strategies That Won’t Waste Your Time. I discussed several ways that nonprofits need to come out from behind the logo and connect one on one with people via social media. Nonprofit Social Media MORE
You’ve undoubtedly heard that to amplify your nonprofit marketing, you need a strategy to create and share great videos on your website and social media channels. Video is the best performing content type on social. Understand why people share on social media. MORE
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FEBRUARY 18, 2020
This is a small excerpt from my book, How to Build and Mobilize a Social Media Community for Your Nonprofit in 90 Days, out now! . Internal Social Media Policies. Model good behaviors of productive sharing and positive participation on social media. .
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
MAY 26, 2020
You can use them for social media, blog posts, newsletter articles, and more. You can create a blog post around a quote or simply post one to social media. Nonprofit Writing blogging email newsletter social media
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APRIL 8, 2020
Back in March, IZEA Worldwide, Inc released a special report that examined how people thought they would use social media over the next few months or so if they were under a lockdown order. At the top of any social media strategy should be building trust and influence.
J Campbell Social Marketing
OCTOBER 14, 2019
Despite the evidence about the impact and effectiveness of social media video, small nonprofits are still skeptical about using it in their communication strategy. . The belief is that a video must be polished, edited, and produced in order to get attention on social media. .
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
MAY 6, 2020
Is it finally time to get a grip on your social media strategy? How can you build a social media ambassador program? The pandemic is causing many nonprofits to re-evaluate how they use online comms channels, especially social. Nonprofit Social Media
J Campbell Social Marketing
FEBRUARY 3, 2020
Between answering emails, attending meetings, coordinating events, and more, who has time to maintain more than one social media account? How can you set and maintain a manageable social media posting schedule for your nonprofit?
J Campbell Social Marketing
JANUARY 6, 2020
In the world of nonprofit social media, the landscape is changing so rapidly, and it’s becoming harder and harder to build community in our hyper-connected world. . There is a lot on the plate of the modern nonprofit social media manager. .
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
APRIL 14, 2020
Last week I presented our two-part webinar series on nonprofit social media strategies based on our Be Personal / Be Practical framework. Here are 15 Authentic Moments to Create on Social Media. This year, rethinking their social media workflow topped the to-do list.
J Campbell Social Marketing
APRIL 10, 2020
GivingTuesdayNow: Social Media Tips, Tricks, and Strategies for Success from Julia Campbell. The post #GivingTuesdayNow: Social Media Tips, Tricks, and Strategies for Success appeared first on marketing for the modern nonprofit.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
MAY 16, 2019
Successful social media strategies demand authenticity. The post 15 Authentic Moments to Create on Social Media appeared first on Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog. Nonprofit Social Media Facebook Live Instagram
J Campbell Social Marketing
MARCH 3, 2020
This is a small excerpt from my book, How to Build and Mobilize a Social Media Community for Your Nonprofit in 90 Days, out now! . I think it’s fantastic when nonprofits want to measure social media success and document their results.
J Campbell Social Marketing
JANUARY 22, 2020
Nonprofits use social media platforms every single day to connect with constituents , raise awareness for causes, and collect donations. However, simply having 1,000 Facebook fans or 200 Twitter followers is not the best indication of social media success.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
APRIL 16, 2019
I just finished Part 1 of our webinar series on Social Media Strategies That Won’t Waste Your Time. I discussed several ways that nonprofits need to come out from behind the logo and connect one on one with people via social media. Nonprofit Social Media
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
APRIL 18, 2019
I just finished Part 2 of our webinar series on Social Media Strategies for Nonprofits that Won’t Waste Your Time. It’s very akin to being a thought leader but with some elements that are special to social media. Nonprofit Social Media
J Campbell Social Marketing
MAY 18, 2020
There are a myriad of benefits that can be gained through a strategic online foray into nonprofit social media storytelling – benefits that will resonate throughout the entire organization, from donors to clients to staff. Increased media attention.
J Campbell Social Marketing
JULY 23, 2019
If you are like most nonprofit social media managers, you came to this work sideways, if not completely by accident. . Let’s get on social media!” I am building the Nonprofit Social Media Summit for people like you. .
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
JUNE 11, 2019
If I were starting from scratch with social media, or revamping a social media strategy, here’s what I would focus on in Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. If you were starting from scratch with your social channels, with no preconceived notions of doing what you’ve always done, what you would share? The post If I Were Launching a Social Media Strategy from Scratch. Nonprofit Social Media
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
AUGUST 28, 2019
Interested in getting monthly ideas for social media, blog posts, or newsletter articles earlier? Have fun on social media translating your industry jargon into pirate terms and see if anyone knows what you mean.
J Campbell Social Marketing
FEBRUARY 6, 2020
The essential, step-by-step blueprint for taming the social media chaos, building a community of fans that rave about you, and getting your work day back on track. The ability to focus your day and to prioritize social media tasks.
J Campbell Social Marketing
JANUARY 28, 2020
All of these characteristics add up to the perfect storm on social media! How can you celebrate February 29th and the Leap Year overall on social media? ” on your social networks. Social Media 2020 leap year social media fun
J Campbell Social Marketing
FEBRUARY 21, 2019
Lately I’ve been seeing a lot of articles, written by my fundraising heroes, that are a little bit grouchy on the subject of social media fundraising. I’m here to give you my side of the social media fundraising argument – because I know that it works.
J Campbell Social Marketing
JANUARY 23, 2019
Just one-third of Americans trust their government “to do what is right”; 42% of Americans trust the media (down from 47% a year ago); Trust in nonprofits/NGOs is higher than trust in government, but it still decreased by nine percentage points from last year. NTFB Social Media Ambassadors.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
OCTOBER 21, 2019
You can use them for social media, blog posts, newsletter articles, and more. Social media is great for these kinds of things. Both will have lots of new original programming that is sure to get social media talking.
Social Media Bird Brain
OCTOBER 22, 2014
Digiday, which is one of the places I go for social media wisdom, has a great breakdown of the 7 Deadly Sins of social media that may be committed by commercial brands. The 7 Deadly Sins of Social Media Speaking with multiple voices Paying for.
J Campbell Social Marketing
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
Wondering how to use social media to best stand out? Giving Tuesday success depends on a great promotions plan – and that includes social media. In this webinar, I provided insider tips and tactics to bring the power of social to your campaign.
Getting Attention
JANUARY 27, 2015
The pressure to generate social media miracles. Start by reviewing the Pew Foundation’s recent Social Media report ( great summary here ). Follow with these four steps to get the social media monkey off of your back: Get to know your people. Pressure.
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
MARCH 26, 2019
I’ve been doing a ton of research and thinking about social media strategies for nonprofits, especially those of you without dedicated social media staff, ahead of the two new webinars I am teaching in April: Social Media Strategies for Nonprofits that Won’t Waste Your Time. What's the Future of Social Media for Nonprofits? The post The Future of Social Media for Nonprofits? Nonprofit Social Media
J Campbell Social Marketing
MAY 1, 2019
Nonprofit marketers from small to large organizations are leveraging social media platforms to grab attention, pique interest, and inspire curiosity in their programs and services. How can you get your next social media campaign to catch on and take off like wildfire?
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
APRIL 9, 2019
The conversations around nonprofit social media strategy too often focus on the “media” part: What to post and when. But what about the “social” part? That’s the real magic of social media, and remembering that will serve you well in 2019 and beyond. After all, it’s the reason that people keep using social media, despite all the negativity around it. Nonprofit Social Media facebook Groups live streaming
J Campbell Social Marketing
SEPTEMBER 23, 2019
Some people think that social media marketers get to play around on Facebook and Instagram all day and call it a job. How can nonprofit social media managers showcase the work that we do and get the respect that we deserve?
J Campbell Social Marketing
FEBRUARY 7, 2019
Social media continues to perplex, overwhelm, and frustrate many a nonprofit marketer. You post promotions on social media, fairly consistently, but no one engages. So how can you calculate your nonprofit’s unique social media ROI? .
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
NOVEMBER 21, 2019
You can use them for social media, blog posts, newsletter articles, and more. These writing ideas come from our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts email newsletter. If you would like these ideas sent to your inbox a month in advance, sign up for our Monthly Nonprofit Writing Prompts.
J Campbell Social Marketing
JANUARY 8, 2018
Nonprofits small and large dived into social media last year, and some found huge success – but many did not get the results that they expected. I hear these social media laments all the time from nonprofits: “Social media algorithms have killed our engagement this year.”. “It’s
Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog
SEPTEMBER 24, 2019
Wish you had these monthly ideas for social media, blog posts, or newsletter articles a few weeks ago? The post Social Media and Newsletter Ideas for October 2019 appeared first on Kivi's Nonprofit Communications Blog.
J Campbell Social Marketing
FEBRUARY 19, 2019
How to Use Social Media to Raise Money Online from Julia Campbell. Description of the webinar: Packed with practical, how-to advice and examples for small nonprofits on a limited budget, this free webinar will show you how to leverage your social media accounts to raise money and strengthen relationships with donors so they give again. Topics discussed include: Current trends in the social media landscape that nonprofits need to understand.
J Campbell Social Marketing
MARCH 25, 2020
Watch the recording: Nonprofit Social Media in the Time of Coronavirus. How can your nonprofit continue to post on social media during the coronavirus pandemic? He’s had to cancel and postpone events, take things virtual, talk to donors, fundraise, and entirely pivot Komen Florida’s social media strategy in the light of COVID19. Get the slides here. What’s too much, too little, insensitive?
J Campbell Social Marketing
SEPTEMBER 22, 2015
I hope that you are in the Boston area on October 19th, because you do not want to miss the Boston Social Media for Nonprofits Conferenc e ! Topic: 11 Steps to a Successful Nonprofit Social Media Strategy.
J Campbell Social Marketing
JUNE 9, 2015
Here are my slides from tonight’s presentation – Telling Your Story Using Social Media. The post Telling Your Story Using Social Media [Presentation] appeared first on JCSM.
Social Media Bird Brain
FEBRUARY 25, 2015
NonProfit Tech for Good has excerpted part of their Mobile for Good book on their site to talk about what kind of time social media requires for successful fundraising (read the piece here). investment nonprofit tech for good small NGO Small nonprofit social media time Naturally, the first thing that jumped out at me is that there was no discussion of what a small nonprofit should do, just medium and large nonprofits.
Fundraising 123
JULY 19, 2013
Think about social media as a way to open the doors of your organization to new guests and friends. But unlike hosting guests at you home for an hour or two, social media is open to guests 24/7. Because of the constant accessibility of social media, keeping profiles tidy all the time is a must. Always include a short description about your organization and a link back to your website in your social media profiles’ “about” section.
J Campbell Social Marketing
JULY 3, 2019
Social media video continues its dominance over all other social media content, solidifying its role as a critical and crucial element in any nonprofit digital marketing plan. . Social video generates 12 times more shares than text and images combined.
J Campbell Social Marketing
JULY 18, 2019
You’ve undoubtedly heard that to amplify your nonprofit marketing, you need a strategy to create and share great videos on your website and social media channels. Video is the best performing content type on social. Understand why people share on social media.
J Campbell Social Marketing
NOVEMBER 8, 2019
Using social media and some free online tools, you can create your very own #DonorGratitude campaign, on a shoestring budget! How to thank and acknowledge donors using social media. Fundraising Nonprofits Online Fundraising Social Media donor retention thanking donors
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