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Innovations in Social Media: What We Can Learn Across I&R Disciplines Two case studies on. Debra Furtado, CEO Grant Yarbrough, Social Media and Grants Manager. Tweet questions/comments: #AIRS2014 @SrConnections Like us on Facebook /seniorconnectionsatl. We won a car – through Facebook!.
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Innovations in Social Media: What We Can Learn Across I&R Disciplines Two case studies on Debra Furtado, CEO Grant Yarbrough, Social Media and Grants Manager Tweet questions/comments: #AIRS2014 @SrConnections Like us on Facebook /seniorconnectionsatl
We won a car – through Facebook! Tweet questions/comments: #AIRS2014 @SrConnections Like us on Facebook /seniorconnectionsatl
How did we do it? • Identify Stakeholders • Corporations, volunteers, donors • Get phone and email lists! • 94% of people check email vs 64% on Social Media • Make a compelling ask (Tell a story)! • Vote for us and help feed hungry seniors! • Make it easy! Tweet questions/comments: #AIRS2014 @SrConnections Like us on Facebook /seniorconnectionsatl
#Snowpocalypse (1 & 2) Tweet questions/comments: #AIRS2014 @SrConnections Like us on Facebook /seniorconnectionsatl
What we did right • Extra meals were delivered before the storm hit – no senior went hungry • Volunteers were contacted in advance to deliver early – no one stuck on roads • Seniors were called before and during the storm to check up on them. • We reached out to “SnowedOut Atlanta”, and neighborhood associations via Facebook Tweet questions/comments: #AIRS2014 @SrConnections Like us on Facebook /seniorconnectionsatl
What could have gone better? • Track number of volunteers who came in through Facebook (we knew of 2) • Work more closely with media and other I&R referrers • Include outside groups in our “disaster plan” – who can get the word out that we need volunteers? • Email – One email went out 24 hours into the storm. We could have provided more communications with volunteers, donors and supporters before and after. Tweet questions/ comments: #AIRS2014 @SrConnections
Before you get social, you need: A reason! (what are you adding that is worth my time)? A place to go or action to take (go here to get or give help) Mobile friendly! Donate/volunteer ability Email signup An email newsletter Tweet questions/comments: #AIRS2014 @SrConnections Like us on Facebook /seniorconnectionsatl
Social Media is a conversation, join in! • Follow conversations • -Facebook and Twitter both have “trending topics” • Share your expertise • Don’t assume I know who you are and what you do • Start by telling your story. • Eventually your fans will share theirs Tweet questions/comments: #AIRS2014 @SrConnections Like us on Facebook /seniorconnectionsatl