Journalism and Mass Communications, College of

 

Document Type

Article

Date of this Version

Winter 2014

Citation

Journal of Digital & Social Media Marketing Vol. 1, no. 4

http://www.henrystewartpublications.com/jdsm

Comments

Copyright (c) 2014 Henry Stewart Publications. Used by permission.

Abstract

Although nonprofits see value and potential in social media, many have not yet mastered social media and harnessed their full potential. This phenomenological study sought to identify the best social media strategies and tactics for effectively engaging existing and potential donors, volunteers and stakeholders, according to social media nonprofit professionals. Six themes emerged: listening to the audience; engaging instead of fundraising; sharing relevant, valuable and actionable content; being honest, accessible and responsive; using social media as part of a multi-channel strategy; and that measuring is mandatory.

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