Tag Archives | Social Media

How to Convert Your Facebook Profile into a Page – And What to Do Then!

By on June 7, 2011 in Facebook, Hot Tips, Nonprofits, Social Media, Things You Can Do NOW, Video Tutorials

In Video 1, we’ll talk about how to get your data out of Facebook once you get their email telling you it’s ready for download. In Video 2, we’ll go over the actual process, step-by-step, of converting your profile into a page. In Video 3, we’ll look at that ZIP file Facebook sent you, learn […]

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Facebook Announces New Changes to Pages; Interact on Facebook “as” Your Page!

By on February 11, 2011 in Facebook, Hot Tips, Nonprofits, Social Media, Things You Can Do NOW, Video Tutorials

I’m SUPER EXCITED about the new features Facebook is rolling out for Pages!!! You now have the flexibility to interact with the other areas of Facebook as a page. Get notifications when fans interact with your page or posts. “Like” other pages and feature them on your page! Make comments as your page on other […]

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How to Recruit Volunteers Using Social Media

By on July 10, 2010 in Networking, Nonprofits, Social Media

No matter where you are, or how small your town is, volunteers are out there, and they do want to help your organization. The question is, are YOU ready to accept volunteers? Are you ready to get to know some new people and let them into your organization, to trust them with your animals and […]

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C.A.R.A. Shelter Receives Recognition (and RESULTS) for Social Media Efforts

By on June 22, 2010 in Facebook, Networking, Nonprofits, Social Media, Things You Can Do NOW, YouTube

I wanted to give a big shout out and congratulations to my friends at CARA (Community Animal Rescue and Adoption) in Jackson, MS. This video posted on YouTube gives a great overview of their shelter and what they do, but also details how they’ve been able to build up their efforts through social media. CARA […]

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Where Can I (Should I?) Find Someone to Do Social Media For My Organization?

By on June 16, 2010 in Blogging, Facebook, Nonprofits, Social Media, Things You Can Do NOW

Social media can definitely make a huge difference to your organization. But for it to really work, someone has to spend some time on it, that’s for sure. It’s all about engaging with your fans and community, and that takes some time. You really have two choices if you have decided not to do it […]

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Overcoming Board & Administrative Objections to Social Media

By on May 1, 2010 in Nonprofits, Social Media

What if you are completely sold on the good social media can do for your organization, but you’re encountering resistance from someone above you, like your board of directors, executive director, big donors, etc? This can certainly be frustrating, and I talk to frustrated volunteers all the time who WANT to move forward with a […]

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Howdy From Texas…Unites For Animals!

By on March 28, 2010 in Blogging, Networking, Social Media

I am writing from Austin, Texas, at the Texas Unites for Animals conference. This is unlike any conference I have ever been to before, for a couple of reasons, and both of these reasons really impress me (excuse me while I take off my social media hat and put on my 100% animal welfare hat […]

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Facebook Strategies

By on March 21, 2010 in Blogging, Facebook, Hot Tips, Nonprofits, Social Media

In preparation for my seminar at the Texas Unites for Animals Lone Star Conference next week, I put together a few strategy ideas for Facebook that I’d like to share. If you have questions; let me know–I am going to go into more details about this at my session on Sunday in Austin! Facebook Strategies […]

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For Non-Profits: Questions to Get Started in Social Media

By on January 19, 2010 in Blogging, Nonprofits, Social Media, Things You Can Do NOW

A quandary facing many, many animal rescue groups and nonprofits is how to get STARTED using social media, and how to convince the “powers that be” that it’s a worthwhile endeavor. And then, if they are “convinced,” what is the action plan? Your organization might already have a PR person, but most likely not. And […]

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