social media strategy: how to think about social media as part of an integrated market strategy
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ritu Sharma, Director and co-Founder, Social Media for Nonprofits Social media presents new and exciting opportunities for NGOs to advance their missions, raise much-needed funds, and mobilize huge bases of support, but how exactly can NGO leaders harness its potential? Join us for an interactive look at some of the most powerful and effective tactics and tools for making the move online.TRANSCRIPT
Social Media Strategy Recruit, Engage & Activate
Ritu Sharma (@ritusharma1)
13 Cities. 3 Countries. 10,000 Nonprofits.
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Why Social Media?•Low barrier To Entry•Level Playing Field•Perfect for Peer Asks•“Everyone is Smarter Than Anyone”
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How is Social Media used?
• MARKETING• FUNDRAISING• ADVOCACY• STAFF & VOLUNTEER
RECRUITMENT
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TAKE A STEP BACK… TO MOVE FORWARD
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Listen
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• FACEBOOK• TWITTER• LINKEDIN• YOUTUBE• BLOG• TUMBLR• FLICKR• INSTAGRAM
SOCIAL MEDIA
SEO
PHONE
DIRECT MAIL
PR
PARTNERS
Integrated Marketing Plan
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IDENTIFY RECRUIT ENGAGE ACTIVATE
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IDENTIFY
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•History & Experience•Facebook Insights•Google Analytics•RowFeeder.com/reports
Identify Your Audience
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RECRUIT
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Facebook.com/nonprofits•Invite People •Post Photos & Videos•Create Events•Facebook Ads•fundraising campaigns
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•Following Others•Low Hanging Fruit•Post Regularly•RT Often & Liberally•Create a Hashtag•Participate In #ff
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Youtube.com/nonprofits•Create Vlogs, PSA’s & appeals•Drive fundraising via google checkout•Create “Call to action” text overlays
Youtube
Create A Social Media Policy
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Create an Editorial Calendar
Use Scheduling Tools
Use Scheduling Tools
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ENGAGE
ENGAGE: Ask Questions
ENGAGE: Timing is Everything•Morning: 8 – 9AM•Lunch: 12 – 1PM•End of Day: 4:30 – 6PM•Night: 9:30 – 11PM•Weekends vs. Wednesday
ENGAGE: Become a Curator
Think 50/50
ENGAGE: Recognize & Respond
ENGAGE: Tie In Live Events
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ACTIVATE
ACTIVATE: Create Superfans
ACTIVATE: Identify Key
Influencers & Donors
•Engage & Interact With your Top 10%
ACTIVATE: Identify Key
Influencers & Donors•Celebrate Key Allies: Donors, Volunteers, & Milestones•Myriad Blogs & Posts
ACTIVATE: Identify Key
Influencers & Donors
•Engage Key Allies in Personal Asks•Contests Work Well
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IDENTIFY RECRUIT ENGAGE ACTIVATE
•www.facebook.com/nonprofits•www.google.com/nonprofits•www.bethkanter.org•www.nten.org
RESOURCE REVIEW
RESOURCE REVIEW
•www.socialbrite.org•www.MediaBistro.com•www.SocialFresh.com
Thank [email protected] @RituSharma1