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Integrating Social Media Into Your Effort
Lynne M. WesterDirector of Stewardship and Donor Recognition
Yeshiva University@donorguru
ROAD MAP
•Introduction to Social Media •Self Reflection and Exploration•Steps to create your Social Media plan•Social Media tools•Bringing it all together
Too much of this:
“Social Media is Like a Cocktail Party: Listen Then Respond”
Photo Credit: The Dana Files
#12 #30
What does your social media look like?
• We will pull up YOUR University’s accounts and check them out!
• Insert break here for people to slide out of room before being #embarrased or #thrilled J
Buttons!
Define your strategy:
1. Who is your intended audience?
2. Where is your audience?
3. Engage your audience in 3-4 platforms and cross-promote.
4. Continue to build relationships and engage in conversation
Strategic Planning
Internal Stumbling Blocks
Managing Identities
Incorporating Twitter
Showing and Sharing Video
Starting a conversation
Promoting Alumni
Integration into Campaign Media
Donor Badges
SHARING IS CARING
#Lynneiscool
#BESTsessionever
#cocktailtime
#matchmydonation
Little Things Matter!
= Best thing since sliced bread!
•Great place for video marketing
•FREE Live Streaming
•Pre-interview keynote speakers for a conference, viral invitation from alumni, dean or University President or Official for reunion or homecoming celebration.
•Overlay ads are an excellent way of redirecting users to your external website or to an online event registration website where visitors can buy tickets to your event.
•YouTube videos can be easily shared on Facebook and other social media channels.
#2 Search Engine in the WORLD!
FOURSQUARE
• Point out traditions• Tell a donor story ie, the XYZ science building• Share little known facts• Share information about landmarks, buildings, and addresses• Address questions• Offer rewards and badges to encourage exploration of the
campus• Share traditions of the school• Receive advice from alumni
CALENDARING
GOALS and METRICS
•What does success look like?•Increase Revenue?•Engage alumni?•Peer to Peer?•Campaign Awareness?•Mentions across the sphere?•Spread Influence?
Staffing ModelsFull Time Social Media Professional
Team/Staff Sharing
Part time position within already developed department
Outsourcing
QUESTIONS? COMMENTS?
•Lynne Wester•[email protected]•www.donorrelationsguru.com•Friend me on Facebook•Follow me on Twitter @donorguru