This week’s infographic on the nonprofit sector is brought to us by Jaclyn Lambert and the USF’s Online Master of Public Administration and Master of Nonprofit Administration programs. It details data on the rise of the nonprofit sector in the last few years. Highlights: The nonprofit sector has contributed about $804.8 billion annually to the economy; Nonprofits employ one third of America’s …
Facebook Finally Admits That You Do Have to Pay for Ads to Reach Your Fans
Everything I’ve been preaching about success in Facebook marketing has been a lie. I’ve stuck up for Facebook repeatedly over the years, despite the frustration it has elicited from nonprofit marketers with small budgets. I disputed myths, patiently explained all the changes to the Timeline and News Feed, read countless articles on EdgeRank, and blogged repeatedly about ways to organically …
Is Nonprofit Marketing like Dodging Zombies?
There are so many great infographics out there, I’m going to start posting an Infographic of the Week. My first choice has to do with two of my favorite topics – marketing and the fantastic AMC show, The Walking Dead! What can the Zombie (or “Walker”) Apocalypse teach us about great nonprofit marketing strategy? Nonprofit marketers can learn much from …
6 Things Nonprofits Need To Do After #GivingTuesday
Today is #GivingTuesday! Chances are you participated in the absolute madness that is Black Friday, or the quieter deal-shopping on Cyber Monday, or even the locally-focused Small Business Saturday. So why not participate in an international day of giving back? That’s the premise behind #GivingTuesday – to kick off the year-end charitable giving season with a splash. Here are some …
How to Work With a Social Media Consultant
If you are a nonprofit professional at a small organization, chances are you are resource-constrained. You most likely don’t have the capacity to hire a full time person to run your social media. You may need a bit more individualized training and coaching – more than what you can get by passively watching webinars, reading e-books and attending conferences. This …
7 Steps To More Online Donations This Holiday Season
It’s year-end giving time – the most wonderful time of the year! The year-end season of giving and generosity means millions of donors are searching for places to donate, for items to purchase that make a difference and for causes in which to get involved. Where are they looking? Online. Here are some statistics for you to chew on, if …
8 Ways Social Media Is Directly Helping the Victims of Typhoon Haiyan
By now you have heard of the complete devastation in the Philippines wrought by Supertyphoon Haiyan. According to CNN, nationwide the death toll from the typhoon stands at 3,976 with another 1,598 missing. Most likely you heard something about this tragedy via social media. Maybe you donated money to one of the many emergency relief funds set up in the …
A Simple Way To Get More Social Media Engagement This Holiday Season
Nonprofits everywhere are always looking for more engagement and interaction from their online communities. As the holiday season approaches, everyone is going to have “giving” on the brain (at least, we hope). So how to leverage this season of generosity while also fostering genuine online interaction with your community? How about asking your supporters and donors WHY they give? Guidestar …
Don’t Get Suckered By This Facebook Myth
Today I saw my friend post this status on her Facebook Timeline: I, FIRST LAST, as of November 6, 2013 9:18 Eastern time, do not give Facebook or any entities associated with Facebook permission to use my pictures, information, or posts, both past and future without monetary compensation. All photos will require a $50 payment per use (to include those …