Starting a social media campaign can be a scary proposition for most nonprofits. Horror stories abound – staff members going “rogue” and posting inappropriate Facebook photos, volunteers tweeting too much information, negative comments being left in LinkedIn Groups. With all the fear mongering and bad news being reported on the incorrect use of social media and online tools, it is …
11 Best Practices for Nonprofits In Social Media
This week I was asked to write a post for Massnonprofit describing my top 11 best practices for nonprofits using social media. Here is what I came up with… 11 Best Practices for Nonprofits In Social Media Nonprofits are using social media tools more than ever, but many nonprofit professionals are overwhelmed and overworked and lack …
Social Throwdown: Social Media Tips In A Hurry [PRESENTATION]
Welcome North By North Shore participants! Here is a copy of this morning’s presentation, and some helpful resources for you as you dive into the social media pool. Don’t hesitate to contact me with questions or advice! Social Media Tips – Social Throwdown – presentation to North By North Shore Articles: 9 Ways to Measure Your Brand’s Social Media Health …
How Nonprofits Can Harness the Power of Social Media [PRESENTATION]
Welcome members of the People’s United Bank Nonprofit Consortium! Here is a copy of this morning’s presentation, and some helpful resources for you as you dive into the social media pool. Don’t hesitate to contact me with questions or advice! Articles: 22 High-Impact, Low Cost Social Media Opportunities for Nonprofits Nonprofits and Social Media: Discovery, Cultivation, Solicitation and Stewardship Nonprofits …
6 Brand New Facebook Page Changes You May Have Missed
Facebook has certainly been busy these last few weeks! Along with the much-maligned IPO (did you buy it?) and Zuckerberg’s marriage, the indomitable social media company quietly rolled out several important changes to Facebook Pages. If you blinked, you may have missed them. But hey, that’s what I’m here for! Let’s get started. 6 Important Facebook Page Changes You May …
It’s not all about the Likes.
How can we get more Likes, Followers, Fans, Connections, Circles? Lately it seems that is all anyone cares about. Get those numbers up! “If we get 1500 Twitter followers/500 Facebook fans/674 LinkedIn connections, things will be better! THEN we can rest easy!” Numbers People are consumed by the “numbers game” on social media and ignore all else. I understand why …
Announcement for all Mass. nonprofits!
I wanted to take this opportunity to let all the nonprofits that I work with know about the Giving Common Challenge! If you do not work for a charity, please forward to your favorite Massachusetts nonprofit organization so they can participate! Good luck! Announcing the Giving Common Challenge– October 10th, 2012 $150K in 36 hours in Challenge Grants To be …
Best of the Interwebs – Did you miss these?
Wow, lots of great stuff on the Internet lately! If you missed any of these, then you’ve got your beach reading for the weekend. (Thank me later.) Social media etiquette: 11 dos and don’ts – Ragan’s PR Daily As Google Tweaks Searches, Some Get Lost in the Web – WSJ Clever article from The Onion making fun of digital marketers …
Social Media Toolbox – a presentation
Welcome ADDP Technology Day participants! I am excited to be presenting to you today! Here is a copy of my presentation, and don’t forget to visit my Resources page and use the password I provided. I look forward to receiving your feedback! ~Julia