Social Media a perfect way to attract donors; social platforms are FREE to use! With a basic understanding, you can learn how to find and engage your donors. It's time to embrace change!
5. Case Foundation Study: Nonprofits
74% nonprofits engage
their communities with social
media.
Only 53% actually follow
best practice of establishing
thought leadership.
12. Invite Your Donors Home
When someone likes your page Facebook,
or follows you on Twitter, it provides an
opportunity to appear on their feed and
connect to your website homepage
13. It’s all About Sharing
Content Ideas Video Image Text Audio Link
Informative Newscasts
Documents
Editorial Photos,
Infographics
New Stories Newscasts Links to Informative
Content
Inspirational Testimonials,
Movies
Beautiful
photos, art
Written
Stories,
Testimonials
Music,
Interviews
Links to Inspiring
Content
Empowering Screencasts,
Recorded
Training
Infographics,
Motivational
Images
Educational
Books or
Blogs
Keynotes
Speeches,
Interviews
Links to Empowering
Content
Entertaining Movies, TV,
Video Games
Memes Fictional
Stories
Music,
Comedy
Links to Entertaining
Content
14. Be Shareable
The more shareable content you
produce, the more people will see what
your organization is doing, and be
motivated to get behind it.
15. Facebook: Make Sure You’re COvered
Customize your cover photo. Upload
inspiring images of your
community, volunteers or
people they serve.
16. Ask individuals for
“advice” instead of “money”.
Tell them that they
(their ideas, opinions, feedback)
are important to your organization.
The Ask
Magic
Statement
“I have an Idea and
would like you to
help me think it
through.”
17. Show Love
Tag supporters
in photos and posts.
It makes them feel
appreciated, and
allows your posts to
be shared
with their followers.
95% of donors appreciate a thank-you
call within a day or two of their donation.
85% said it would influence them
to give again.
84% said they would definitely or probably
give a larger gift.
* Penelope Burk, Donor Centered Fundraising
23. Focus on your core target
audience, those people most
likely to respond to your
messages by taking action.
Get to the Heart of your Donors
24. Social Committee: Terms of Endearment
● Likes communicating with
stakeholders
● Likes technology (does not need to
be tech-savvy)
● Is creative
● Has finger on pulse of latest news
● Is well-connected and enthusiastic.
25. Blog: Dear Donor, It’s All About YOU!
● Use the word “You”
● Delete the word “We”
● Show and tell stories
● Use Pictures! Be fun!
● Post Regularly!
Donor
Organization