19 ways non-profits can use social media to connect with donors

Even if you're a one-person fundraising department with little time or budget, you can master social media to connect with donors and volunteers. Tim Bete shares what to do if you (1) Don't know how to use social media technology, (2) Don't know what kind of content to create, (3) Don't have time and (4) Don't have money. His presentation will arm you with the tools to make huge strides in your use of social media and overcome the obstacles that hold you back.

Tim Bete is Communication and Fundraising Director for St. Mary Development Corporation, a low-income housing non-profit in Dayton, Ohio (http://www.StMaryDevelopment.org).

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  Nonprofits & Activism

[Kelley D]

Amazing! Most applicable and engaging video I've seen. How did you get the scroll feature when you were explaining the volunteers sharing videos on facebook?

[ThankfulHome]

What do you mean by "the scroll feature?"

[ThankfulHome]

Vivian, I use interns from local colleges and they usually work out great. Try contacting a college's internship office.

[ThankfulHome]

"The Agitator" says this video "demolishes four key reasons smaller nonprofits might not use social media." Cool.

[ThankfulHome]

1:What are the requirements for registering a non-profit in the US?

There's an IRS application and guidelines the organization must meet (e.g., having a board)

2:do you have to keep tracks of all your donations,for the IRS ?

Yes.

3:lets say that 2 is true,what do you do when someone donates an object?you have to determine it's value?

We provide a receipt stating that we received the item but leave the value determination to the donor.

[ThankfulHome]

Thanks to everyone for the incredible feedback on my presentation! If you have any questions about it, let me know.

[Kris McPeak]

I'm new to development work and foundation stuff...this video gave me lots of great ideas to share with my team! Thanks for making this available!

[Jeremy Howie]

Great video on nonprofit social media...lot's of value!

[sanjibusj]

i m going to write this as one of the recommendation for my MBA thesis

[Shubhalaxmi Vaylure]

Hi Tim, its an interesting video. I work for nonprofits in India and wanted to use your video for training purpose. Will you please provide me copy? I will duly acknowledge your support. Thanks.

[canceltriplea]

I'll leave a message on your channel. Would love to connect with you with an assist idea!

[canceltriplea]

The one thing I've noticed with all organizational fundraising ideas is that not one of them do a WIIFT (What's in it for them) but instead, do the typical, WIIFU (What's in it for us) which, really does a disservice to both the organization and it's donors. Try doing a Win-Win fundraiser that GIVES and keeps on giving to both the donors and the organization and you will have created the perfect fundraiser to donor match made in fundraising heaven! As they say, you have to GIVE...to get.

[kevin taylor]

this is great help i need help to launch my one man campaign in the uk in my local community,how do i start i need help

[GivingTreeAssociates]

Great video, great examples. Thanks for sharing!