Starting out on social media can be a scary proposition for many 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. (I’m sure we all heard the story about the American Red Cross and the #gettngslizzerd slip up!) With all the fear mongering and bad news …
3 Reasons Why Nonprofits Don’t Do Storytelling – And My Solutions
As a savvy nonprofit professional, you understand that effective storytelling is one of the most important ways to raise money and grow support for your cause. However, there are certain challenges that some nonprofits face when collecting and disseminating stories about their organization. I have detailed the three most common challenges that nonprofits face in storytelling, along with my suggested …
5 Ways to Tackle Your Nonprofit’s Fear of Social Media
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 …