From a reader: I have recently set up a twitter account for our organization and was wondering why/how people who do not follow us are able to “retweet” for us? Also, i haven’t been able to add a website link. How can we get people to donate through twitter?
About The Social Animal
Goodbye, Daisy! You Got a Great Home!
I have to share a social media experience I just had that was pretty personal for me.
I acquired two dogs (in the way that most of us do; they come to us from various places and people!) named Daisy and Josie. They were sisters–I’m guessing border collie/cocker spaniel mixes. They were about two years old and had spent much of their lives in someone’s backyard without much human interaction. They were sweet and friendly, but wary and unsocialized.
Tips and Tricks for Writing Great Nonprofit Holiday Donation Emails
This blog is all about how you can ask for money better than you ever have before. Remember–you are giving donors the opportunity to invest in your mission. The key is getting THEM to feel grateful and lucky at that opportunity, so they can’t WAIT for the PRIVILEGE of giving you money!
Huge, awesome search engine secret for non-profits
I’ve been holding out for a while on posting this. Honestly, I think I kind of felt like if I kept it to myself (or to the people who already knew about it) I could ensure that there was MORE for me. But then I thought, “This is GOOGLE. They have TONS of money. There’s [...]
Great Deal on Polaroid HD USB Digital Camcorder
If you’re still on the fence about whether you want to start “doing video” with your shelter animals, this may be the deal that tips the scale for you.
The Polaroid DVF-720 HD is also great, and TODAY ONLY (September 15, 2010) you can get it for $54.99!
Who is The Social Animal?
Emily Garman is COO of Oklahoma Media Group, a web design/application development firm. Her passion is animal welfare, as is evidenced by 15+ years volunteering with local rescue organizations as a foster mom as well as providing her company's services. TheSocialAnimal.com is a side project devoted to teaching animal welfare advocates how to use social media to accomplish their mission more effectively. Emily lectures on nonprofit marketing all over the USA and is available for booking at conferences and for private consultations.Subscribe / Connect
I'm available via most social media, so drop me a line! I'll answer your questions and I really look forward to hearing from you and helping if I can!
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