Social media has undoubtedly changed the game in terms of how fast an NGO can create awareness about its driving issues. If you are considering using Facebook to advertise your business, here are some advantages and disadvantages you should consider. With over 1 billion users who log on an average of 7 times a day, Facebook […]
Getting Started with Facebook: Pages or Groups?
Pages or Groups – Which is Best for Nonprofits? When you set up Facebook for your organization, your choice is between pages and groups, or possibly to use both. Before we get into the differences between pages and groups, let me stress that you should never create a profile page for your organization. A profile […]
Facebook for Nonprofits Overview
Facebook, Oh Facebook – love it, or hate it, we think it’s here to stay and with more than 1 billion active users, Facebook is the largest social network in the world. Facebook is an online social media platform founded on 4 February 2004, by Mark Zuckerberg with his college roommates and fellow Harvard University […]
How to set up advertising on Facebook
Facebook is often referred to as the obvious choice for organizations who want to reach a wide audience. One of the many tools made available to do this are Facebook ads. Here is a simple 6-step guide to get you more comfortable and informed about the ad creation process. Step 1 – Create an ad […]
How to improve your Nonprofit Facebook Fan Pages
Now that your Facebook fan page is up and running, the next move is to start engaging with your community with excellent unique content that connects to your followers. As there are so many Facebook fan pages out there, you have to make sure that yours stands out from the rest. To help nonprofits in […]
Best Practices for nonprofits on Facebook
One of the most helpful resources for nonprofits on Facebook is actually Facebook itself. Go to https://www.facebook.com/nonprofits for Facebook’s official resources to help your nonprofit organization maximize the benefits of this popular platform. Some Facebook strategy tips include: Weekly/Monthly Themes: Each week or month, pick one or two issues that your organization focuses on, and find […]
10 Reasons your Nonprofit Organization should have a Facebook Page
It has become a case of the survival of the fittest for nonprofit organizations in the twenty-first century, but it is not a case of working harder: you have to work smarter. One of the smartest things a nonprofit can do is to have a Facebook Page. Social networking facts (Adults over 15 years): 312 […]