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Implementing a Social Media Marketing Program for Fundraising. “We need to be on Facebook.” . This is not a social media marketing plan. Social media is like teen sex. Everyone wants to do it. No one actually knows how. When finally done, there is surprise its not better.
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Implementing a Social Media Marketing Program for Fundraising
“We need to be on Facebook.” This is not a social media marketing plan.
Social media is like teen sex. Everyone wants to do it. No one actually knows how. When finally done, there is surprise its not better. Overheard by Avinash KaushikAnalytics Evangelist, Google
Ask yourself... How can social media support our marketing and fundraising objectives?
Ask yourself... What do my donors want from me? “The minute you talk, people will expect you to listen.” Josh Bernoff - June 2009 “Why marketers have troublewith full-duplex social technology” • What do donors look for in philanthropic social media? • information from a highly credible or quality source • a trusted organization • interacting with other donors • interact with philanthropic experts • - Community Philanthropy 2.0 Survey, Mashable Stop thinking “campaigns” and start thinking “conversations.” Marta KaganManaging Director, Espresso
Social Media Toolbox Peter Kim - wiki.beingpeterkim.com
Choosing the right tool for the job What are you trying to do? Inspire
Choosing the right tool for the job What are you trying to do? Connect
Choosing the right tool for the job What are you trying to do? Communicate
Choosing the right tool for the job What are you trying to do? Communicate in real time
Case study Facebook DonorBadge UC Berkeley New Alumni Challenge
Case study Facebook DonorBadge * Facebook Statistics
Case study Facebook DonorBadge • Benefits: • extends the network of donors • creates word of mouth momentum • increases participation through peer influence • engages young alums through social networks • enriches giving experience with personal touch
Case study Burma: It Can’t Wait • Goals: • branding/outreach campaign • educate and promote action • raise awareness and support
Case study Burma: It Can’t Wait • 50 videos distributed on YouTube • celebs educating and asking for public support • videos direct traffic to microsite
Case study Burma: It Can’t Wait • microsite provides additional information about Burma • encourages people to spread the word about conditions • invites people to help raise money to support relief efforts
Case study Burma: It Can’t Wait • facebook app provides info on campaign • encourages word-of-mouth marketing, participating • link to support campaign
Case study Burma: It Can’t Wait • Results: • 1M+ views of videos • video embedded in 100s of blogs • coverage in NYT, LA Times • facebook app had 2x average friend-acceptance rate • microsite had 6:48 minute average user engagement
Social media rules to live by • be a “who” not an “it” • establish trust • listen and learn • create social media policy • manage risk • collect data • experiment, lightly
Social media rules to live by be a “who” not an “it”
Social media rules to live by establish trust
Social media rules to live by Listen and learn
Social media rules to live by Create a social media policy
Social media rules to live by Manage risk loss of trust community backlashlegal action
Social media rules to live by Collect data “Social Media Measurement: It's Not Impossible” Journal of Interactive Advertising Chris Murdough, Mullen Advertising
Social media rules to live by Collect data Innovative measurement techniques: Facebook campaign that counted how many women were willing to make a statement online about cervical cancer Marketers at Dell seeing if searches on their products were more likely to land on their own blogs than on negative reviews. Josh Bernoff, Forrester Research
Social media rules to live by Experiment lightly, or “Try again. Fail again. Fail better.” • One-off student-made video vs. expensive flash campaign • Test with emerging technology vs. contract with established vendor • Interact with community before putting up Facebook Fan page
Social media: worth the investment? • ownership, advocates • people • time • tools • community / risk management • long-term commitment