This session will explore how to effectively harness social media to drive attendance for your nonprofit event and maximize the on site experience. Ritu and Darian will offer practical strategies on what to do before, during, and after an event, as well as clear strategies, tactics, and resources to ensure maximum engagement from the communities you serve using Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.
12. Get The Word Out!
1. Post regular updates:
– Pictures of performers, VIPs &
partners
– auction items
– attendee stories
– more pictures & videos
(cute stuff helps!)
2. Invite attendees to RSVP as they
register
3. tag Everyone!
13. What’s a “Share” Worth?
• $2.52 & 11 Event Page Views
• Create A Social Media Committee
• 60% Share After They’ve Registered
14. Create a Twitter Hashtag
• A word preceded by a #sign
– Used to unify tweets from multiple
people on the same subject
• Easy to search
• catalogs your event
• Keep it short!
• Encourage Attendee Participation
17. After The Event
• Ask for Feedback
• Create & Share Recaps
• Post & Tag Photos!
• Review Analytics
• Use Storify.com &
SlideShare.net to Share
Content
18.
19. Final Tips & Takeaways
• Select & Plan Channels
• Incent Early Ticket Purchasing
• Collect Donations from Non-Attendees
• Encourage Post-Purchase Sharing
• Engage Before, During & After
• Analyze What Works!