This presentation was given at the WEDU Be More Workshop to inspire non-profit organizations to harness the power of social media to build relationships, develop community advocates and drive revenues.
I presented this on Sept 17, 2008 at WEDU's Be More Effective Workshop to over 200 non-profit leaders in Tampa Bay.
11. • Listen and Learn to drive marketing
strategies and community outreach
– Who’s talking about you?
– Where?
– What are they saying?
– What’s the context?
Put insights into action
18. Opportunities to connect
• Social networking is social!
• People are connecting around things
they enjoy and have meaning for them.
• Help people connect around their
interest in what you offer.
Listen, learn, engage, participate, build relationships
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20. Cost for entry is low
• Social Media tools are free!
• Re-evaluate line items for
marketing & advertising
Benefits are high
• Generate interest in what you are doing
• Raise awareness
• Attract new visitors
• Get people coming back
• Raise money
• Develop your next generation audience
21. Everyone needs to be responsible for
building relationships for future success
Re-evaluating and re-writing
job descriptions may be required
23. What are your goals?
• Build awareness?
• Increase visitors?
• Drive membership?
• Volunteer appreciation?
• Add value to sponsor opportunities?
• Develop community advocates?
Embrace how social media allows you to
connect with your audience
25. Give your fans the opportunity to tell the world
how much they love you!
26. • Social networks connect people with
shared interests and passions
• Connect them around your organization
• Build relationships for future clients,
visitors, members, volunteers, donors,
patrons and sponsors
Investing in social networking is
investing in your future
27. Julia Gorzka
President and Founder
City_Linkage
www.CityLinkage.com
www.BrandTampa.com
julia@BrandTampa.com
(813) 690-2100