Social media has become a must for organizations to master in order to be successful. Originally published by Stevenson, Inc., this practical resource provides nonprofit leaders and professionals with strategies to harness the power of social media to support their causes and organizations. It’s filled with interaction techniques and examples from a variety of nonprofits.

Important topics include:

• Facebook essentials
• Professional networking
• Twitter benefits
• Press releases and media blogs
• Blogs
• YouTube
• Videos and marketing
• Social media guidelines
• Online tools
• Mobile applications
• Social networking and special events
• Virtual meetings
• Web-based communication options
• Virtual memberships
• Landing pages
• Outreach to a younger demographic

Please note that some content featured in the original version of this title has been removed in this published version due to permissions issues.

Content:
Chapter 1 Social Networking Basics: Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn (pages 4–9):
Chapter 2 Organizational Blogs and Online Diaries (pages 10–14):
Chapter 3 YouTube and Video Documentation (pages 15–18):
Chapter 4 Pulling it All Together: Social Media Strategy (pages 19–25):
Chapter 5 Technology to Enhance Real?World Events (pages 26–29):
Chapter 6 Virtual Meetings and Distance Solutions (pages 30–32):
Chapter 7 Enhancing E?Newsletters (pages 33–35):
Chapter 8 Augmenting Fundraising with Social Media (pages 36–40):
Chapter 9 Online Membership Services (pages 41–42):
Chapter 10 Specialized and Custom?Built Services (pages 43–45):
Chapter 11 Case Studies: Ideas Worth Considering (pages 46–49):