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Still doubting the power of social media? Check out this neat interactive infographic from Digital Insights. Some of the more mind-blowing findings: 75% of the engagement on a Facebook post happens in the first 5 hours – so post frequently (more than once per day if you can); 44% of Twitter users have never sent their own tweets, but don’t …
Have you ever wondered which nonprofit organizations, causes and issues get the most engagement and exposure on social media? Check out this great infographic by the RAD Campaign and Craig Newmark’s Craigconnects. The findings may surprise you! The infographic also includes quotes and tips from nonprofit online engagement specialists and marketing managers. Find more great infographics on NerdGraph Infographics
It seems to me that nonprofit social media campaigns are still focused on the numbers game – collecting the most Likes on Facebook, the most Twitter and Pinterest followers and the most views on YouTube. Building up sheer numbers of Likes and views, without motivating people to take action, is misguided. I always say that quality beats quantity any day …
Blogging is a vital piece of the online fundraising and digital marketing puzzle for nonprofit organizations, yet so many do it poorly. “But I don’t have the time keep up with the blog!” I have heard this all too often. The benefits of nonprofit blogging are vast, but it still seems too overwhelming for organizations short on time, staff and …
There is a misconception that the work of social media is easy – simple posting and tweeting. How hard can it be? If you do it well, it is much more than that. Mark Smiciklas, Digital Strategist at Intersection Consulting, Ltd., created a great infographic depicting how much time organizations invest in social media management. He examined a typical social …
Twitter is changing its look, and like it or not, your nonprofit better be ready. As more and more social networking sites move towards the Facebook Timeline look – think big cover photo and prominent profile picture – the importance of gathering and creating eye-catching visuals becomes even more important. Here are 4 ways you can set yourself apart using …
It’s that time of year again – the M+R and NTEN annual Nonprofit Benchmarks Study! This year they surveyed 53 nonprofits, looking at data on online fundraising and advocacy. Some of the more interesting findings: Email continues to account for about a third of online fundraising revenue. Online giving increased 14% over 2012 totals. Monthly website traffic grew by 16% in …
Be efficient. Keep on task. Remain laser-focused. For a social media manager at a nonprofit organization, those phrases may seem incredibly elusive. Since 2010, I have helped nonprofits with their digital marketing strategy, focusing on social media. What I’ve found is that when it comes to technology and social media, the hamster wheel never stops, and it’s up to the …
I had the distinct pleasure of being interviewed by Cynthia Sanchez of the Oh So Pinteresting podcast and blog – the topic: Tight Budgets and Schedules: How Nonprofits Can Use Pinterest Listen to the podcast here: In the podcast, we discuss with the issues of tight budgets and tight schedules, the unique place for nonprofits on Pinterest, a simple step for …